2015-2016 New Cards List For You (Part 3)
Audi A4/S4
Base Price: $35,000-$49,500*
Body Type: Sedan
Unchanged The A4 received a few revisions and a mild
power bump for model year 2014, which means it continues mostly unchanged for
2015. Today’s 2.0L turbo-four produces 220 hp and the 2015 A4 can still be had
with FWD or AWD. Meanwhile, the high-performance S4 continues with its 333-hp
supercharged 3.0L V-6. HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, and
three-zone climate control are now standard on all models.
Driver's Choice The S4 combines fun and practicality.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
17-24/26-32 mpg; 0-60 mph: 4.4-6.4 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 2.0L/220-hp/258-lb-ft turbo I-4
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Opt Engine 3.0L/333-hp/325-lb-ft s'chg'd V-6
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Drivetrain: Front engine, FWD/AWD
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Transmission 6M; CVT; 8A; 7-sp twin cl-auto
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Basic Warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 6; rear cam: O; BMS: N/A
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 52%
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Audi A5/RS 5
Base Price: $40,925-$80,125*
Body Type: Coupe, convertible
Unchanged Audi’s coupe and convertible return for
2015, keeping their status as sportier alternatives to the A4 and S4. The A5 is
powered by a four-cylinder engine but a turbo helps boost power to a healthy
220 hp. The A5 offers updated sport packages for 2015. Meanwhile, the
range-topping RS 5 makes 450 naturally aspirated horsepower from a 4.2L V-8,
with an engine note that will encourage you to take the fun way home.
Driver's Choice The RS 5 is great, but the S5 doesn't
disappoint.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
16-24/22-32 mpg; 0-60 mph: 4.0-6.9 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine: 2.0L/220-hp/258-lb-ft turbo I-4
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Opt Engine: 3.0L/333-hp/325-lb-ft s'chg'd V-6;
4.2L/450-hp/317-lb-ft V-8
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Drivetrain: Front engine, FWD/AWD
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Transmission 6M; CVT; 8A; 7-sp twin cl-auto
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Basic Warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 6; rear cam: O; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 58%
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Audi A6/S6
Base Price: $44,500-$75,000*
Body Type: Sedan
Unchanged After gaining a new engine for model year
2014, the 2015 A6 continues on with few changes. That new engine, a 3.0-liter
turbodiesel V-6, propels the sedan from 0-60 mph in just 5.4 seconds while
returning 38 mpg on the highway. Other powertrains include a gas-powered
turbo-four and a supercharged V-6, while the S6 gets a 420-hp twin-turbo V-8
mated to a quick-shifting twin-clutch automatic.
Best Buy The A6 TDI diesel is fast and miserly.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
18-25/27-38 mpg; 0-60 mph: 4.0-7.0 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 2.0L/220-hp/ 258-lb-ft turbo I-4
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Opt Engine 3.0L/240-hp/428-lb-ft t-diesel V-6;
3.0L/310-hp/325-lb-ft s'chg'd V-6; 4.0L/420-hp/406-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8
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Drivetrain: Front engine, FWD/AWD
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Transmission: CVT; 8A; 7-sp twin cl-auto
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Basic Warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: O; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 45%
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Audi A7/RS 7
Base Price: $65,500-$106,000*
Body Type: Hatchback
Minor JR For 2015, the A7 gets standard four-zone
climate control, power-folding sideview mirrors, and a three-spoke steering
wheel with shift paddles. Not that it needed it, but the car gets a mild
face-lift for 2016 (pictured), and there’s even a mild power bump for the S7
that will put out close to 450 hp. Up front, the grille has been widened and
the daytime running lamps redesigned.
Driver's Choice Have fun out-running domestic muscle
cars in the RS 7.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
16-24/27-38 mpg; 0-60 mph: 3.7-5.5 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 3.0L/310-hp/325-lb-ft s'chg'd V-6
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Opt Engine 3.0L/240-hp/428-lb-ft t-diesel V-6;
4.0L/420-560-hp/406-516-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8*
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Drivetrain Front engine, AWD
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Transmission 8A; 7-sp twin cl-auto
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Basic Warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: S; BMS: S
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 48%
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