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US $71,888.00
Year:2013 Mileage:5518 Color: Ibis White /
 Black Leather
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States
Transmission:8-Speed TIPTRONIC with Sport & Manual Shift
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Lemon & Manufacturer Buyback
Engine:4.0L V8 420hp/444 lb-ft with TSFI Direct Injection
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WAUR2AFD8DN011092
Year: 2013
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Audi
Model: A8
Trim: Decorative Wood Inlays
Options: Driver Assistance Package - $3,000, Comfort Package - $2,000, LED Headlights - $1,600, 20" 10-Spoke Alloy Wheels - $1,200, Solar Sunroof - $800, Cold Weather Package - $800, Camera Assistance Package - $750, Audi Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Audi Pre Sense Plus, Audi Lane Assist, Audi Side Assist, 22-way Comfort Climate Front Seats, Heated Ventilated Front Seats w/Massage Function, Heated Rear Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Rear Seat Pass-through with Ski Bag, Top View Camera System, High Beam Assistant, Wood Decorative Inlays on Front Seatbacks, Electric Seat Adjustment for Front Seats w/Memory, Audi Drive Select, Adaptive Air Suspension, Convenience Package, SERVOTRONIC Vehicle Speed Sensitive Power Steering, Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: QUATTRO - All Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 5,518
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: 2013 Long Wheel Base 4.0T LOADED MSRP $98K
Exterior Color: Ibis White
Interior Color: Black Leather
Warranty: Vehicle has an Existing AUDI Manufacturer Warranty

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- Vehicle Highly Optioned Equipment

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We Present Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

One Owner, 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan

We Often Close Auctions Early!!
 
Yes, We Do Accept Reasonable Offers!!
 
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Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition 

2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan

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 In Pristine Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Quality

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1 Owner Car

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Paintwork History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Rust Free Car

- Smoke Free Interior

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2013 AUDI A8 Long Wheel Base 4.0T Quattro Luxury Sedan

We are proud to offer this Superb, 2013 AUDI A8 Long Wheel Base 4.0T Quattro Luxury Sedan  

in Ibis White over Black Leather and Walnut Wood Brown Decorative Inlays.

Both the exterior and interior are in Pristine Condition; Clean and Fresh.

We have included over 310 pictures so you can judge for yourself

the condition this sharp 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Luxury Sedan is in.

For your peace of mind, we remind you that this vehicle is under a remainder of the

48 month / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper AUDI Manufacturer's Warranty.

So, if you are in the market for a very affordable late model AUDI A8 L 4.0T Luxury Sedan

for yourself or a loved one, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this super sharp

 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan that is offered at a LOW BUY IT NOW and PRICED TO SELL!!!

AUDI Manufacturer's Warranty!

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Retail Date/In Service Date: 12-19-2012

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     4 Years/50,000 Miles AUDI Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 12-19-2016 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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We offer Extended Warranty Valid in any US & Canada AUDI Dealership. 

Please see below Extended Warranty Rates.
 
Best in the Industry - Supreme Coverage - Terms: Years / Miles
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,140
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,525
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,332
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,914
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,417
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $3,084

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

 

This Vehicle Is Equipped With Following Options:

 

Exterior Paint Color: Ibis White

Interior: Black Leather

Interior Trim: Decorative Wood Inlays

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Driver Assistance Package - $3,000

Audi Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go

Audi Pre Sense Plus

Audi Lane Assist

Audi Side Assist 

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Comfort Package - $2,000

22-way Comfort Climate Front Seats (Heated & Ventilated) with Massage Function

Electric Seat Adjustment for Both Front Seats with Memory System

Wood Decorative Inlays on Front Seatbacks

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LED Headlights - $1,600

 For both high and low beams projects an intense white light

that stimulates daylight for excellent visibility

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20" 10-Spoke Alloy Wheels - $1,200

20" 10-parallel-spoke design wheels with 265/40 tires

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 Solar Sunroof - $800

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 Cold Weather Package - $800

Heated Rear Seats
 
Heated Steering Wheel
 
Rear Seat Pass-through with Ski Bag

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Camera Assistance Package - $750

Top View Camera System

High Beam Assistant

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MSRP when New: $98,245.00 + Sales Tax & Fees

Preffered Equipment Credit - (-$2,600)

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MSRP when New: $95,645.00 + Sales Tax & Fees

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This is the Best Deal Anywhere - Don't Delay

First Come, First Serve/Buy!!

Note: This 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan , was reacquired by Volkswagen Group of America after the last retail owner or lessee requested its repurchase.

AUDI graciously repurchased the car to promote customer satisfaction from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. AUDI will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction. 

Concern reported by original owner: "Transmission irregular shift."

AUDI performed the following repair: "Replaced transmission.” 

This 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan has remaining balance of AUDI Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 12-19-2016 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first.

We offer Extended Warranty valid in any US & Canada AUDI Dealership. Please see below extended warranty rates.
 
Supreme Coverage - Terms: Years / Miles
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,140
 
Supreme Coverage 5 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,525
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,332
 
Supreme Coverage 6 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,914
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 75,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $2,417
 
Supreme Coverage 7 Years / 100,000 miles, $0 deductible per repair visit - Your Cost is: $3,084

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Sedan, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading AUDI dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking AUDI is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well.
L
IKE NEW is the best way to describe this car.

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns

please call us 214-358-3400. Thank you!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local AUDI Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre–owned 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan

has the remainder of a AUDI Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 years / 50,000 miles. 

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan .

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Pristine Condition 2013 AUDI A8 L 4.0T Quattro Sedan

 at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Good luck and happy bidding. 

Auto Financing 

Numerous financial institutions can help you to finance this vehicle.

We recommend Pentagon Federal Credit Union and USAA Federal Savings Bank.

Please call them directly for more details.

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 Great Rates as Low as 1.99%* (APR) for Qualified Buyers

 from

Pentagon Federal Credit Union: 1-800-247-5626  

www.penfed.org

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USAA Federal Savings Bank: 1-800-531-2256  

www.usaa.com

*Interest rates fluctuate daily - please contact above financial institutions for today's rate; On Approved Credit

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Note:

If you are financing the vehicle, please have it pre-approved

before making an offer or commit to purchase.

Thank you!

Vehicle VIN # WAUR2AFD8DN011092

Vehicle Title - Ready for Export Buyer

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Recall Document Available for Canadian Buyer - FREE

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle Anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Engine

4.0L V8 420hp / 444 lb-ft with TSFI Direct Injection

and Audi Cylinder on Demand Technology

Transmission

8-Speed TIPTRONIC Transmission

with Sport & Manual Shift Modes

Quattro

Permanent All Wheel Drive with 40-60 Torque Split

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2013 AUDI A8 Long Wheel Base 4.0T Quattro Luxury Sedan

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Pristine Condition

2013 AUDI A8 Long Wheel Base 4.0T Quattro Luxury Sedan

Low, Low, Low Miles!!

Only 5,518 Miles - in Pristine Condition!!

Low, Low, Low Miles!!

Only 5,518 Miles - in Pristine Condition!!

Clean Car - No Accident History!

Clean Car - No Damage History!

Clean Car - No Paintwork History!

Clean Car - No Dents, No Dings!

Clean Car - Rust Free!

Clean Car - Smoke Free Interior!

If the Car in Your Dreams is Not the Car in Your Garage,

       
Let's Talk!

We Can Make Your Dream Come True!

Metric Settings for Export Buyer

Metric Settings for Export Buyer

Included with the Vehicle:

1 Master Key + 1 Valet Key, Manuals

4 AUDI Floor Mats, Cargo Net

(As Depicted Above) 

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.

We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You! 

All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale

Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records. 
 
We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity. 

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions. 

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully. 

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

 of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement. 

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the 

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY 

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority. 

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations, 

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee. 

Here is how it works: 

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction. 

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a 

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle. 


If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection, 

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the 

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way! 

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours. 

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only. 

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS 

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us 

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must 

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank 

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union, 

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.


DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS

To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.

PAYMENT METHODS

- Cash - in person only. To comply with the law, any cash amount above $10,000 must be reported to IRS.

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.

TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee. 

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.

FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.

All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.

TRANSPORTATION 

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping 

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only. 


Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.


TITLES 

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles. 


All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing. 

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days. 

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking. 

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.


VEHICLE INSPECTION

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer. 

Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,

we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable

 for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and

descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records

and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection

service before completing purchase.

Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.

VEHICLE

This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.

Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied

himself or herself as to the condition and value and to make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.

Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.

BOOKS & KEYS

We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats

navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing

one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing 


include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle. 

PROPER VENUE 

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas. 

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas. 

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.

AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars. 


Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution. 

UPDATES 

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time. 

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications. 

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update. 

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions. 

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid. 

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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Audi Sport Quattro Concept speaks softly, carries a 700-hp stick

Tue, 10 Sep 2013

As promised, Audi has unveiled its Sport Quattro Concept here at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which takes inspiration from the 2010 Paris Motor Show debut known simply as the Quattro Concept. Both cars clearly seek to draw upon the company's legendary 1980 Ur-Quattro and its closely related Sport Quattro short-wheelbase rally special, yet this concept car looks more production-minded than the 2010 starlet.
Despite its more conservative duds, this handsome and muscular coupe actually packs significantly more power than the 2010 Paris showcar. In fact, it musters 700 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque from its plug-in hybrid powertrain, versus the Quattro Concept's more historically appropriate 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo with 408 hp and 354 lb-ft. We're not going to complain about a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 plus an electric motor, nor will we grouse about its 3.7-second 0-62 mph dash, 190-mph top speed or 2.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the Euro cycle (roughly 94 miles per gallon US).
Stubborn rumors abound that Audi will offer a limited-edition version of this four-place coupe for sale, but for now, the company isn't talking. If such a model is offered, it's expected to cost significantly more than the R8 supercar, which might be a tough sell considering that vehicle's similar performance and more voluptuous - if less practical - shape.

Automakers paying Chinese dealers for lower-than-expected sales

Sat, Jan 10 2015

The Chinese dealers vs. foreign manufacturers story won't quit. It began with a story on the struggles faced by FAW-Toyota joint venture dealers, with supposedly 95 percent of the showrooms losing money, and 10 percent of them doing so poorly that they'd have to exit the business. The problem is mandated sales targets, most set when the country's economy was racing. Now that things have slowed, China's dealers are swimming in unsold cars and the costs to keep them. In the case of FAW-Toyota, dealers asked Toyota to hand over 2.2 billion yuan ($355 million) to help address the situation. That was followed by a report noting the issues that Honda, BMW, and Nissan dealers are having with the same issue, revealing that the Chinese Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) had taken the highly unusual step of writing to the Chinese government to complain. Now Reuters reports that CADA is not only pressing its case even harder, it's being open about it: it announced that BMW agreed to pay dealers 5.1 billion yuan ($820 million) to alleviate poor profits last year. Unnamed sources said Audi has thrown 2 billion yuan into the kitty for subsidies, and Daimler has contributed "about 1 billion yuan" to its dealers. The battle isn't just about 2014, but how business will be run in 2015 as well: Chinese Porsche dealers have requested the automaker lower its 2015 target of 64,000 cars, which would be a 40-percent increase on its 2014 sales of 46,931 vehicles. One analyst called it "shocking" that the CADA has taken its fight public, while CADA comments continue to imply that dealers have been railroaded to the cliff's edge without recourse. "Due to the difference in status," it's deputy secretary said, "individual dealers are not willing to, or don't dare to, talk frankly with the carmakers...." Both parties need one another, so they'll figure out a way to make it work – but that could mean acknowledging the Chinese market is behaving more like a mature one, not an emerging one. News Source: ReutersImage Credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Earnings/Financials Audi BMW Porsche Toyota Car Dealers Luxury

Audi S3 starts at $41,400, A3 Cabrio rings up at $35,600 and A3 TDI priced from $32,600

Thu, 19 Jun 2014

Audi has released the official pricing info for the all-new A3 TDI Sedan, A3 Cabriolet and the S3 Sedan, and the news appears pretty good all around. As usual, none of the following prices include Audi's unspecified-for-now destination charges.
The big news is the S3, complete with 292 horsepower, a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and Quattro all-wheel drive. Prices start at just $41,100, which is a decent savings over the more powerful, 355-hp Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG.
The new A3 TDI sedan, meanwhile, has a starting price of just $32,600. While you'll be certain to save some money on fuel, you'll be doing so without Quattro all-wheel drive. Still, the improved economy of the 2.0-liter, turbodiesel four-cylinder isn't priced too steeply, relative to the gas-powered A3's $29,900 starting price.