I was looking to buy a "fun to drive" small wagon with all wheel drive and manual transmission. My base criteria was 5 doors, 3 pedals, AWD, room for a 90 lbs dog in the cargo area, and no antenna that would get in the way of carrying a canoe - this fit
I was able to purchase the vehicle for approximately dealer invoice (specifically 6% less than MSRP plus $2000 incentive) through a supplier discount program via my employer.
I focused on the A4 Avant in part due to many reviews of this model vs other "comparable" vehicles.
