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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,350

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $68,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,892

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $63,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS8 PlusA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $107,788 $30,227 $43,990
Driver Assistance Package 2,100    
Wood trim 0 350  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Audi Drive Select Package   2,950 3,950
Sport Package   750  
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Driver Assistance Package 1,954    
Wood trim 0 325  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Audi Drive Select Package   2,743 3,673
Sport Package   697  
Rear side airbags   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,100 16,975 14,075
Options (change) 1,954 15,790 13,093
Destination 950 875 875
Total Price $118,950 $50,350 $62,250
Total Invoice $110,692 $46,892 $57,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,792
Model Year201720122012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS8 PlusA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$118,950$50,350$62,250
Adjustments for Features-10,7550-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,195$50,350$60,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,600
Total Invoice$110,692$46,892$57,958
Adjustments for Features-10,0080-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,684$46,892$56,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,856

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201720122012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimS8 PlusA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,780$4,025$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,755$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0080-1,210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.6 in185.2 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested434079%
Total Not Requested115021%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

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%
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 differential500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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