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Audi of America Announces 2009 Model Change Points and Early 2009 Pricing Release on Existing Models

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.

by Staff
July 28, 2008
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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.

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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).

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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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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  • Auxiliary input — standard on all A5/S5; ordering Audi Music Interface deletes this

  • Shift Paddles — no longer standard on 3.2; Now available in S Line package

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

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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

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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:

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  • 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:

  • Four spoke heated leather steering wheel with shift paddles

  • Heated rear seats

  • Ski sack with rear seat pass-through

New Technology Package:

  • Adaptive cruise control

  • Audi side assist

  • Audi lane assist

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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.

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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

  • MMI Advanced now available on Audi Q7 3.6 five-passenger model

  • New 19” wheel available (replaces seven-arm design)

TT Coupe/Roadster

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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.

  • 2.0T S tronic now offers quattro all-wheel drive.

  • New simplified offer structure concept.

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

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  • 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

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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.

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