Audi Care Pricing

[LW3]

Has anyone purchased Audi care for their SQ5 for the 15k, 25k, 35k, and 45k service intervals? How much did you purchase it for?

I spoke to two different dealerships and one said $850 and the other said $1150. I am tempted to call other dealerships just to see what kind of range exists.

[EuroKid34]

825 or 850 is what I paid. They have margins.


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[jpsjr]

I paid $750.00. I bought both Audi's on the same week, maybe they just gave me a break?

[EuroKid34]

No I'm sure their cost is around 700$


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[Silverarrow240]

No I'm sure their cost is around 700$


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I got it up to 55K for 10% above cost... my dealer is the tits.

[vwblackb5]

0$ if you did a good job negotiating...

[SQ5LIFE]

0$ if you did a good job negotiating...

Haha yep i agree with that, got mine for free when negotiating.

[14S4GWM]

This is what it costs

https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...ombined_j2.pdf

You can also purchase it from a dealer within a state with no sales tax and save a few pennies

[LW3]

0$ if you did a good job negotiating...

Haha yep i agree with that, got mine for free when negotiating.

Assuming without knowledge of the entirety of the deal that because one negotiable item was not included in the final agreement, that it was therefore not well negotiated. Nice.

[LW3]

This is what it costs

https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...ombined_j2.pdf

You can also purchase it from a dealer within a state with no sales tax and save a few pennies

Out of state, good idea.

I noticed that the SQ5 is not listed on the brochure. I will assume then that it is based off of the Q5 pricing.


Thanks for the information. This is why this forum is awesome. Great resource and people being helpful just to be helpful. Thanks.

[14S4GWM]

^ yeah man

[DocTJ]

i was quoted $820 on mine, but it wouldnt include the first 15k service since that was already done prior to my purchase.

is this still a good deal? or not so much?

[SQ57]

Just did my 45k service, wondering if it was all worth it(800$). It's basically a glorified oil service up to 45. I'm sure a good shop will be able to service for much less. I'm not sure what they plan for the next services.
I'd rather get some extended warranty.
IMHO,
Cheers,
Bob

[TITAN_Q5]

Extended warranty on Q5 absolute must i have 3-4 Q5 and Q3 owned by my pal report multiple issues


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[goblues38]

my CPO car had it on already. Considering it IS a glorified oil change, I would not buy it on my own.

Self oil change cost = $50

Service at 5,15,25,35,45 = 5 x $50 = $250

You can factor in 2 maybe 3 wiper blade changes @ $35

Unless you just can't do an oil change yourself.....you would just be burning money.

[14S4GWM]

^ The DSG service @35k alone is worth having Audicare. Some people like having all service done at the dealer for resale value.

[vwblackb5]

^ The DSG service @35k alone is worth having Audicare. Some people like having all service done at the dealer for resale value.

^This.

Although, it seems S/Q5 folks are excluded from cost-benefit due to lack of DSG unlike us S4/S5 guys. The other benefit to having Audi Care is if you lease, it adds 1% to Residual value of car.


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[14S4GWM]

I forgot about them not having the DSG, good call.

[VroomVroom]

Assuming you plan to have the dealer service your vehicle anyway, Audi Care will save you a few shackles, and will carve off a few minutes at the cashier when you pick up your vehicle after each appointment. As mentioned, it's negotiable. Your best opportunity is while you're buying the vehicle, but a buck is a buck, and most F&I guys will happily mark a sale at a lower margin to avoid letting a customer walk away.

[auntrout]

Resurrecting a previous thread. Most likely will be picking up a 3.0T on Monday. Some mentioned the 15K, 25K, 35K, and 45K services are glorified oil changes. Is Audi Care something I should be negotiating into the deal when I pick up my Q5? thanks.

[14S4GWM]

Resurrecting a previous thread. Most likely will be picking up a 3.0T on Monday. Some mentioned the 15K, 25K, 35K, and 45K services are glorified oil changes. Is Audi Care something I should be negotiating into the deal when I pick up my Q5? thanks.

Google audi maintenance schedule for your year and you'll see whats required. Not sure what trans you'll be getting but the dsg service for an S4 alone at the dealer is is anywhere from 5-800.

[auntrout]

Google audi maintenance schedule for your year and you'll see whats required. Not sure what trans you'll be getting but the dsg service for an S4 alone at the dealer is is anywhere from 5-800.

Still new to Audi. What does DSG stand for?
Thanks

[14S4GWM]

Still new to Audi. What does DSG stand for?
Thanks

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox

https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...16_updated.pdf

[auntrout]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox

https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...16_updated.pdf

Thanks

[14S4GWM]

Thanks

Nevermind on the dsg, read up a bunch of posts, you don't have it. Audicare is nice to have though.

[SQive]

If you're going to mod & tune, don't get it.
If you're leaving it stock, definitely get it, but for less than $1,000.

[auntrout]

If you're going to mod & tune, don't get it.
If you're leaving it stock, definitely get it, but for less than $1,000.

Won't be doing any mods so I'll definitely discuss with the dealer next week. Thanks

[VroomVroom]

I think it's one of the wisest "add-ons" to consider. Assuming you don't like to do your own maintenance work, and you plan to keep the vehicle through the warranty period, it's a wise purchase. Some folks advise against rolling it into financing - your call on that, but in my experience there's no better time to negotiate the price than when you're buying the vehicle. Many dealers use Audi Care and other F&I items as pieces on the chess board. They may go $3k below invoice on the vehicle sales price but not move an inch on Audi Care, for example, or vice versa. (This is why some folks suggest settling on a vehicle sales price first, while others...like me...think of it all as a buffet, with no numbers fully decided until we both sign the contract.) Consider the things that are important to you, and negotiate accordingly.

Sorry to ramble on. I decided with my last Q5 purchase that my days of DIY maintenance work were behind me, so Audi Care became a pretty easy decision. That said, I'm very pleased with my local dealer's service department, which factored in quite heavily as well. Good luck.

[auntrout]

I think it's one of the wisest "add-ons" to consider. Assuming you don't like to do your own maintenance work, and you plan to keep the vehicle through the warranty period, it's a wise purchase. Some folks advise against rolling it into financing - your call on that, but in my experience there's no better time to negotiate the price than when you're buying the vehicle. Many dealers use Audi Care and other F&I items as pieces on the chess board. They may go $3k below invoice on the vehicle sales price but not move an inch on Audi Care, for example, or vice versa. (This is why some folks suggest settling on a vehicle sales price first, while others...like me...think of it all as a buffet, with no numbers fully decided until we both sign the contract.) Consider the things that are important to you, and negotiate accordingly.

Sorry to ramble on. I decided with my last Q5 purchase that my days of DIY maintenance work were behind me, so Audi Care became a pretty easy decision. That said, I'm very pleased with my local dealer's service department, which factored in quite heavily as well. Good luck.

Thanks Vroom, really appreciate your insight. I do plan to hold onto this vehicle for a while. First time getting a German vehicle. Does Audi also offer extended warranties or do you need to get those through a third party. Are extended warranties popular among Q5 owners that do not mod their vehicles?

[VroomVroom]

Thanks Vroom, really appreciate your insight. I do plan to hold onto this vehicle for a while. First time getting a German vehicle. Does Audi also offer extended warranties or do you need to get those through a third party. Are extended warranties popular among Q5 owners that do not mod their vehicles?

There's a can of worms, for sure. :) Audi does sponsor plans, and I would ONLY consider one with the Four Rings on it. In general, though, the math on extended warranties is much like the math at the casino....the house tends to win big. The best advice I've received is to stash some money away toward future repairs. In the long run, it's likely you'll spend less than the cost of the warranty. However...doesn't hurt to listen. Peace of mind is hard to tie to a dollar figure. If you're looking at buying before 2017 strikes, you may well sit down with an F&I rep who says, "let margins be damned." Kinda' speaks to my "buffet" reference above. For my last few vehicle purchases, I've had an absolute figure I wouldn't raise, and whatever they're willing to fit beneath it, I'm willing to consider. Yada yada....good luck!

[auntrout]

There's a can of worms, for sure. :) Audi does sponsor plans, and I would ONLY consider one with the Four Rings on it. In general, though, the math on extended warranties is much like the math at the casino....the house tends to win big. The best advice I've received is to stash some money away toward future repairs. In the long run, it's likely you'll spend less than the cost of the warranty. However...doesn't hurt to listen. Peace of mind is hard to tie to a dollar figure. If you're looking at buying before 2017 strikes, you may well sit down with an F&I rep who says, "let margins be damned." Kinda' speaks to my "buffet" reference above. For my last few vehicle purchases, I've had an absolute figure I wouldn't raise, and whatever they're willing to fit beneath it, I'm willing to consider. Yada yada....good luck!

I'll listen to what they say. I've actually looked into local independent Audi mechanics (crazy I don't even have the vehicle yet) so when I'm eventually out of the warranty period I'll have a potential place to go.

[VroomVroom]

I'll listen to what they say. I've actually looked into local independent Audi mechanics (crazy I don't even have the vehicle yet) so when I'm eventually out of the warranty period I'll have a potential place to go.

Not crazy at all....very smart. Let that factor in on your Audi Care decision as well.

[riceboy22]

If you find a good indy shop, you may find it's more cost effective to have them do service rather than pay for Audi Care. There's lots of things to consider in that math though, and that route probably isn't for everyone. There are frankly some service departments though that I would never want to touch my car.

OT: IMHO you should wait on the extended warranty even if you intend to purchase one eventually. There's way too many things that can happen (to the car and to you) between when you purchase the car and the end of the factory warranty. You'll also have a much better idea after a couple of years with the car about whether an extended warranty is even necessary.

The other thing to consider is whether your insurance has mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI). My GEICO policy added it when I purchased my car (honestly, unbeknownst to me at first). I've kept it though, because at $46 a year, it seems worth the peace of mind down the road. It covers all breakdown items that are not considered wear-and-tear for seven years or 100,000 miles from purchase after a $250 deductible. You generally have to purchase it while the car is almost new, so it overlaps with the factory warranty to start, but it ultimately worked out to $322 for three years of extended coverage. Insurers obviously make money off of it, much like a casino as @VroomVroom mentioned, but I wouldn't be surprised if part of that math is just that people don't even realize they have the coverage. And from what I've read online, people who have used the MBI coverage (at least with GEICO) haven't had issues getting bills paid. Either way, it was easier for me to justify $322 for peace of mind over the typical cost of an Audi-backed extended warranty.

[TITAN_Q5]

1)Mechanical breakdown coverage from Gieco is default on new cars these days .... definitely worth it.

2) I did get extended warranties for 5year/100000 miles for a additional 3500$ which I though was worth. Because this is a German car and I had heard a lot about the issues on audis and thought better safe than sorry.

I did put on 10,000 miles in 4 months and honestly I am impressed every day I drove it even more.....


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[auntrout]

If you find a good indy shop, you may find it's more cost effective to have them do service rather than pay for Audi Care. There's lots of things to consider in that math though, and that route probably isn't for everyone. There are frankly some service departments though that I would never want to touch my car.

OT: IMHO you should wait on the extended warranty even if you intend to purchase one eventually. There's way too many things that can happen (to the car and to you) between when you purchase the car and the end of the factory warranty. You'll also have a much better idea after a couple of years with the car about whether an extended warranty is even necessary.

The other thing to consider is whether your insurance has mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI). My GEICO policy added it when I purchased my car (honestly, unbeknownst to me at first). I've kept it though, because at $46 a year, it seems worth the peace of mind down the road. It covers all breakdown items that are not considered wear-and-tear for seven years or 100,000 miles from purchase after a $250 deductible. You generally have to purchase it while the car is almost new, so it overlaps with the factory warranty to start, but it ultimately worked out to $322 for three years of extended coverage. Insurers obviously make money off of it, much like a casino as @VroomVroom mentioned, but I wouldn't be surprised if part of that math is just that people don't even realize they have the coverage. And from what I've read online, people who have used the MBI coverage (at least with GEICO) haven't had issues getting bills paid. Either way, it was easier for me to justify $322 for peace of mind over the typical cost of an Audi-backed extended warranty.

Thanks Riceboy. I'm going to have to find out about the MBI when I add the vehicle to my policy. Regarding the required services while under warranty (5K, 15K, 25K, etc), wouldn't I have to go the dealer in the event they find something so I can get it fix with no charge. I may have misunderstood your comment about using an indy while within the 4year/48K warranty period. Thanks

[auntrout]

1)Mechanical breakdown coverage from Gieco is default on new cars these days .... definitely worth it.

2) I did get extended warranties for 5year/100000 miles for a additional 3500$ which I though was worth. Because this is a German car and I had heard a lot about the issues on audis and thought better safe than sorry.

I did put on 10,000 miles in 4 months and honestly I am impressed every day I drove it even more.....


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TITAN, is that for an additional 5 years up to a total of 100K miles. So essential you were covered for 9 years/100K miles. Did that cover everything outside the normal maintenance areas, brakes, wiper blades, air filter, etc. Also was that extended warranty from Audi.

[SQive]

It has been my sad experience that warranties time and mileage are based on when the vehicle was purchased new. So no. . .only 100K miles or only 5 years, total.

[riceboy22]

Thanks Riceboy. I'm going to have to find out about the MBI when I add the vehicle to my policy. Regarding the required services while under warranty (5K, 15K, 25K, etc), wouldn't I have to go the dealer in the event they find something so I can get it fix with no charge. I may have misunderstood your comment about using an indy while within the 4year/48K warranty period. Thanks

You would still go to the dealer for any warranty repairs, but you can use an indy shop for the regularly scheduled maintenance. Many owners do that (or even their own maintenance) due to cost and/or because they trust the quality of work more. Your factory warranty is valid either way.

[auntrout]

It has been my sad experience that warranties time and mileage are based on when the vehicle was purchased new. So no. . .only 100K miles or only 5 years, total.

Thanks for the clarification SQive.