HERNDON, VA – Audi of America, Inc. has announced model-year 2009 change points and an early 2009 pricing release on existing models due to proactive inventory management and positive sales results.
HERNDON, VA – Audi of America, Inc. has announced model-year 2009 change points and an
early 2009 pricing release on existing models due to proactive inventory
management and positive sales results.
Pricing
and equipment have not yet been announced for upcoming all-new model-year-2009
models being launched in the near future, including the A4 sedan and Avant
(September 2008), TTS coupe and Roadster (late 2008), Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with
50-State clean diesel emissions (Q1/2009), and Audi Q5 (late Q1/2009).
A3
MSRP
A3 2.0T
Front Manual - $26,920
A3 2.0T
quattro S tronic - $30,500
A3 2.0T
Front S tronic - $28,400
A3 3.2
quattro S tronic - $36,975
Exterior and Interior freshening including new
wheels.
2.0T S tronic now available with quattro
all-wheel drive.
New simplified offer structure concept
Standard Equipment Changes
Hill-hold assist — now standard on 2.0T manual
(already standard on S tronic models)
Sirius satellite radio — now standard on all
Leather seating surfaces — now standard on all
Flexmetallic interior trim — replaces Matte
interior trim on 2.0
Leather steering wheel — now standard
Aux audio input — standard on all
Ashtray / Smoker pkg — deleted on all (replaced
with storage tray)
3.2 only: Standard Bluetooth, Bi-xenon headlamps
with LED DRL, and Open Sky
3.2 only: No longer standard Symphony, Sport
Suspension, Sport Seats
Option Program Changes
New offer structure concept
Discontinued: iPod adapter (replaced by standard
Aux-input), Wood trim, Sunshades for rear side windows, Premium Vienna leather
New options: Audi magnetic ride, Sport package
A4 Sedan/Avant
All-new
2009 A4 sedan/Avant arrives at U.S. Audi dealers in mid-September 2008. Pricing
will be announced at a later date. For more details, visit audiusanews.com.
A4 Cabriolet
MSRP
A4 2.0T
Front CVT - $40,750
S4
quattro Manual - $57,125
A4 2.0T
quattro Tiptronic - $42,850
S4
quattro Tiptronic - $58,325
A4 3.2
quattro Tiptronic - $48,800
Standard Equipment Changes
Bluetooth — standard on all
Sirius — standard on all
S Line Exterior — standard on 2.0T and 3.2,
greatly enhanced standard exterior appearance
New 17” 9-y-spoke bi-color polished wheel —
standard on 2.0T
18” 5-arm wheel (formerly S Line wheel) —
standard on 3.2
Option Program Changes
Wine Red interior color available for 3.2 with
Pearlnappa Leather seats
S Line Package discontinued, because S Line
exterior is now standard
New Sport Package (with summer tires) for 2.0T
and 3.2
Audio Package replaced by stand-alone BOSE Audio
System option
Rear Parking Sensors now available on 2.0T
18” 15-spoke wheel (with all-season tires)
available for 2.0T and 3.2
A5 / S5
MSRP
A5 3.2
quattro Manual - $40,300
S5
quattro Manual - $50,900
A5 3.2
quattro Tiptronic - $41,600
S5
quattro Tiptronic - $52,200
Standard Equipment Changes
Option Program Changes
PTA Technology Package for A5/S5 now includes
Audi side assist
S Line Package now contains Leather/Alcantara
seat fabric with embossed S Line logo and silver stitching. (The alcantara is
perforated.)
Navigation Package now includes Voice Control
System
Audi Music Interface is now available as
stand-alone option on A5 and S5.
Adaptive cruise control is now available for A5
and S5.
New Audi drive select Package available for A5
and S5 (includes Audi Drive Select system, adaptive suspension dampers, and
dynamic steering system)
Aluminum hologram decorative inlays now
available as no-cost option for A5. (Replaces standard wood decorative inlays.)
A8/S8
MSRP
A8 4.2
quattro Tiptronic - $74,050
A8L W12
quattro Tiptronic - $120,100
A8L 4.2
quattro Tiptronic - $77,900
S8
quattro Tiptronic - $96,200
Standard Equipment Changes
Additional
standard equipment on all A8 and S8 models:
Advanced key
Audi parking system advanced with rear view
camera
Power trunk opener
Rear power sunshade and manual side rear door
sunshades
Power door closers
Rear vanity mirrors (A8L only)
4 zone climate control (A8L only)
The following are now optional:
Leather package 1 (center console and door
handles)
Rear heated seats (included in cold weather
package)
Optional Equipment Changes
Premium
Package no longer offered, as these items are now standard.
Sport Package revisions:
19” chrome wheel sport package canceled for MY
2009
20” sport package new wheel. 7 double-spoke
wheel design remains, two tone finish is replaced by a high polished aluminum
finish
New Cold Weather Package:
New Technology Package:
Adaptive cruise control
Audi side assist
Audi lane assist
Audi Q5
All-new
2009 Audi Q5 arrives at U.S. Audi dealers in late Q1/2009. Pricing and
equipment will be announced at a later date. For more details, visit
audiusanews.com.
Audi Q7
2009 Audi
Q7 3.0 TDI with 50-State clean diesel emissions arrives at U.S. Audi dealers in
Q1/2009. Pricing and equipment will be announced at a later date. For more
details, visit audiusanews.com.
Equipment
changes on 3.6 Premium result in lower base price and improved value by nearly
$1,000.
Standard Equipment Changes
3.6 model adds Audi Premium Sound System, SIRIUS
satellite radio, Trip computer, and telescoping front sun visors over MY08
3.6 Premium model adds telescoping front sun
visors, while front parking sensors and rearview camera was moved to Premium
Plus model (rear parking sensors remain standard)
4.2 Prestige model adds Audi side assist and
voice recognition, while Audi adaptive light was discontinued
4.2 V-8 receives ULEV rating, and improved fuel
economy (+1MPG)
Optional Equipment Changes
TT Coupe/Roadster
All-new
2009 TTS coupe and Roadster arrives at U.S. Audi dealers in late 2008 calendar
year. Pricing and equipment will be announced at a later date. For more
details, visit audiusanews.com.
Standard Equipment Changes
Aux audio input — now standard
Sirius satellite radio — now standard
Hill Hold Assist — now standard
Multi-function steering wheel — now standard
Roadster: Manual top is now standard on 2.0
models
Option Program Changes
New Chrome 18” wheel available
Bi-color 18” 10-spoke wheel now available on 2.0
models
Meteor Gray pearl effect paint available
New black Baseball Optic seat available for
Coupe
New Magma red nappa leather interior available
for Roadster
Power top is now optional on Roadster 2.0 models
With the introduction of Aux input standard,
iPod interface options with or without navigation are no longer available
Navigation is available only on Prestige models.
R8
MSRP
R8
quattro R tronic - $121,500
R8
quattro Manual - $112,500
Standard Equipment Changes
6CD changer — now standard
Bluetooth hands-free phone interface — now
standard
Homelink garage door opener — now standard
Option Program Changes
Audi Navigation plus is no longer a required
option. Now order PND to get navigation.
New high-gloss polished version of the standard
19” twin-spoke alloy wheel is available.
Carbon fiber options are available for R8:
Sideblade, interior inlays, engine compartment trim.