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Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $28,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,260

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $26,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA8A4 / S4
TrimA8S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $47,300
Base Invoice $72,587 $43,990
Sport Package 5,900  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,700
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sport Package 5,487  
Convenience Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,232
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 13,700 15,475
Options (change) 12,743 14,395
Destination 875 875
Total Price $92,625 $63,650
Total Invoice $86,205 $59,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,440
Model Year20112012
ModelA8A4 / S4
TrimA8S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$92,625$63,650
Adjustments for Features-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,785$63,650
Total Invoice$86,205$59,260
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,700$59,260

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelA8A4 / S4
TrimA8S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,565$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelA8A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.2 in185.2 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500Yes
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested130043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested110069%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested2200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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