| Sedan | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 4dr Sdn Man Premium Plus | $47,300 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Supercharged | 333 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | AWD4WD |
| S4 4dr Sdn Man Prestige | $47,300 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Supercharged | 333 | N/A | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | AWD4WD |
| S4 4dr Sdn S Tronic Premium Plus | $48,700 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Supercharged | 333 | 18 / 28 | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | AWD4WD |
| S4 4dr Sdn S Tronic Prestige | $48,700 / N/A | 6 Cylinder Supercharged | 333 | 18 / 28 | 6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | AWD4WD |
The 2012 Audi S4 comes with standard stability control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags (front, front side, full-length side-curtain). Rear side airbags are optional.
The S4 has not been crash-tested, but the regular A4 received four stars out of five overall in government crash-testing, including four stars for frontal impacts and five in all other categories. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the A4 its highest rating of "Good" in every category.
| Basic | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 12 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Maintenance | 1 Years/5,000 Miles |
BMW 335i: The new 335i isn't quite as sharp as the previous model, but it's still a very capable sport sedan. This is the S4's principal competitor.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: The C63 is much more expensive than the S4 if you look at base prices, but it's easy for a well-optioned S4 to creep up toward AMG territory. If you ask us, the base C63 is more appealing than a fully loaded S4.
Infiniti G37: Although the burly Infiniti lacks the S4's refinement, it makes almost the same horsepower without the aid of forced induction. Worth considering if the price differential is significant.
The 2012 Audi S4 is a faster, tighter version of the A4 sedan. But is its performance worthy of the ...