Originally Posted by sunsetorange

So I went to University Audi (Seattle) yesterday to pick up a MY2013 Order Guide. They only had the 2.0T order guide, and not 3.0T. Also, did not have pricing guide, stating that this would only be available when the first car 'hits the port'. They stated their first 2013 would arrive in mid-Sept.

I asked about placing an order, and the guy was willing to do that, and when I asked about negotiating a price when the pricing guide was not yet released, he basically told me I'd be paying MRSP since the car was 'so popular'. I was chatting with 2 sales guys at that point (my 3rd time at dealer to check things out - every time I get the newest sales person...). They didn't seem to be terribly interested in working for business - this attitude was a major turn-off. It felt very much like the scene in Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts gets poor service because she is perceived to be non-weathly and non-worthy of service. Just because I don't announce my profession/the fact that I can pay cash now/and didn't drive up in a fancy car - I was judged immediately.

Needless to say I think this was the final straw that will make me not buy from that dealer and check out others. I very much want a Q5 - and this being my first Audi experience, I'm not overly impressed with the condescending attitude.

My question is: are those who have put in orders now (before pricing guide available) negotiating a price above invoice or below MRSP? Are you getting a deal?

Also - is the closest thing to "S line" in 2.0T model the "aluminum interior" feature you can select? I am disappointed that S line is not an option, and don't want to pay the extra money and gas costs of a 3.0T.

Originally Posted by NABS4

The fuel economy ratings between the 2.0T and 3.0T are negligible. I haven't seen any NA ratings, but the European "extra urban" spec is 6.9 L/100km for both engines. The "combined" rating is 7.9 for the 2.0 and 8.5 for the V6. I was originally going to order the 2.0T because I don't think the 3.2 warranted the price difference between the two engines. I have changed my order to the 3.0T, because is a far superior engine as compared to the 3.2. Every time I drive the S4 I marvel at the torque and smoothness of that engine. My only hope is that Audi has artificially under rated the output of the engine to leave room for the upcoming SQ5 which will probably be rated at 333 (same as the S4). Get the 3.0.

I negotiated a price below list. In my area there isn't much competition between dealers, and given the popularity of the Q5 (esp with 3.0T), the dealers don't move much.

I can't answer the question regarding the S-Line package, because in Canada the S-LIne is available with the 2.0.