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Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,325

Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $41,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,294

Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $38,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelA8A4A4
TrimA8A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $34,900 $37,300
Base Invoice $73,237 $32,458 $34,690
Convenience Package 2,900    
Cold Weather Package 800 500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950    
LED headlights 1,600    
Technology Package   3,250 3,250
Premium Plus Package   3,800 3,800
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Convenience Package 2,698    
Cold Weather Package 744 466 466
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883    
LED headlights 1,488    
Technology Package   3,024 3,024
Premium Plus Package   3,534 3,534
Rear side airbags   326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 6,250 8,475 8,475
Options (change) 5,813 7,886 7,886
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $85,875 $44,325 $46,725
Total Invoice $79,925 $41,294 $43,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,220
Model Year201220172017
ModelA8A4A4
TrimA8A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8190hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$85,875$44,325$46,725
Adjustments for Features-3,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,210$44,325$46,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$79,925$41,294$43,526
Adjustments for Features-3,41100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,514$41,294$43,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,232

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4

Model Year201220172017
ModelA8A4A4
TrimA8A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Total Value of Features$8,165$4,500$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,41100

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A4

Model Year20122017
ModelA8A4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in111.0 in
Length202.2 in186.1 in
Width76.7 in72.5 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested220068%
Total Not Requested105032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested220068%
Total Not Requested105032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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