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2016 Audi A4 — dealer keeps discussing monthly payment instead of OTD

RoadShopper778Community StarterFeb 28, 20262016 Audi A4 PremiumSeattle
Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing.
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OldSchoolNomad343Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
I would start here: I would not send a deposit before I have seen the 2016 Audi A4 and the title situation.
DailyEnthusiast399Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
Fair, but compare the out-the-door number on the 2016 Audi A4, not the monthly payment.
GarageCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
I would start here: if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate.
RoadShopper778Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second comparable 2016 Audi A4 quote made the first offer look less special.
ProjectNomad264Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, compare the out-the-door number on the 2016 Audi A4, not the monthly payment.
BoxerDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, compare the out-the-door number on the 2016 Audi A4, not the monthly payment. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
CanyonEnthusiast939Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
If it were mine, if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate.
ProjectNomad264Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
If it were mine, get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2016 Audi A4 — that flipped a deal for me in Seattle.
RoadDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
If it were mine, if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
RoadTripTuner735Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: keep sale price, trade, and financing on separate lines so a “good payment” cannot hide a worse car price.
FlatSixLearner924Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
I would start here: get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2016 Audi A4 — that flipped a deal for me in Seattle.
TowDaily63Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
I would start here: get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2016 Audi A4 — that flipped a deal for me in Seattle. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
WeekendDriver470Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
On that point — get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2016 Audi A4 — that flipped a deal for me in Seattle.
HighwayWrench230Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: keep sale price, trade, and financing on separate lines so a “good payment” cannot hide a worse car price. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
FlatSixMilesCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, a written buyer’s order is worth more than a phone promise on a 2016 Audi A4.
HighwayWrench230Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, a written buyer’s order is worth more than a phone promise on a 2016 Audi A4. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
HighwayWrench230Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 28, 2026permalink
I would start here: if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
CanyonEnthusiast939Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
Before you spend money, a written buyer’s order is worth more than a phone promise on a 2016 Audi A4. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
ProjectNomad264Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
If it were mine, get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2016 Audi A4 — that flipped a deal for me in Seattle. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
DailyEnthusiast399Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
If it were mine, if one piece of the deal looks too good, look at add-ons, doc fees, and rate. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
FlatSixLearner924Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: a written buyer’s order is worth more than a phone promise on a 2016 Audi A4.
RotorWrench276Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
I would start here: get insurance quotes before you fall in love with the 2016 Audi A4 — that flipped a deal for me in Seattle. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
RotorWrench276Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 2, 2026permalink
Fair, but compare the out-the-door number on the 2016 Audi A4, not the monthly payment. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt.
OldSchoolNomad343Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 1, 2026permalink
One thing that mattered for me: keep sale price, trade, and financing on separate lines so a “good payment” cannot hide a worse car price. That is from a 2016 Audi A4 in Seattle, so take the climate with a grain of salt. Happy to compare notes if your setup differs.
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