Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2004 Oldsmobile Alero on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2020 Audi A4 or 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Oldsmobile Alero starts lower at $18,485. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,485).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (188).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Audi A4 or 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

The 2004 Oldsmobile Alero leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2004 Oldsmobile Alero?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Audi A4 vs Oldsmobile Alero

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 Audi A4

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2004 Oldsmobile Alero

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Overview

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Oldsmobile AleroGX
Selected trim	Premium	GX
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	4-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2020	2004

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Oldsmobile AleroGX
MSRP	$37,400	$18,485 (best)
Lowest listing price	$15,423 (best)	—
Median listing price	$18,627 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$20,801 (best)	—
For sale now	5 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Oldsmobile AleroGX
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	25 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG (best)	21 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	31 MPG
Fuel tank	15.3 gal (best)	14 gal

Performance

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Oldsmobile AleroGX
Horsepower	188 hp (best)	140 hp
Torque	236 lb-ft (best)	150 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2.2 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Oldsmobile AleroGX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	12 cu ft	14.6 cu ft (best)
Curb weight	3,417 lbs	2,996 lbs (best)
Wheelbase	111 in (best)	107 in
Length	187.5 in (best)	186.7 in
Width	72.7 in (best)	70.1 in
Height	56.2 in (best)	54.5 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Oldsmobile AleroGX
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	3	1 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi A4	Oldsmobile Alero
1	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	GX $18,485 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP	GX $18,485 MSRP
3	Prestige $46,950 MSRP	GL1 $20,435 MSRP
4	—	GL1 $20,435 MSRP
5	—	GL2 $21,985 MSRP
6	—	GL2 $21,985 MSRP
7	—	GLS $23,085 MSRP
8	—	GLS $23,335 MSRP

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