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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: $63,900

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $29,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,495

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $27,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA8A4 / S4
TrimA8S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $49,200
Base Invoice $73,237 $45,756
Sport Package 5,900  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Prestige Package   5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Sport Package 5,487  
Convenience Package 2,698  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Prestige Package   5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
7-speed automated manual   930
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 13,500 13,775
Options (change) 12,557 12,814
Destination 875 925
Total Price $93,125 $63,900
Total Invoice $86,669 $59,495

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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: $24,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,902
Model Year20122016
ModelA8A4 / S4
TrimA8S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$93,125$63,900
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,535$63,900
Total Invoice$86,669$59,495
Adjustments for Features-4,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,397$59,495

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
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 door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,615$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelA8A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.2 in185.1 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.3,935 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 door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested189066%
Total Not Requested97534%

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