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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: $57,600

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $42,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4
TrimA8 L 60S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $98,900 $47,300
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Prestige Package   6,700
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Prestige Package   6,232
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 0 9,425
Options (change) 0 8,768
Destination 1,045 875
Total Price $99,945 $57,600

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,683
Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4
TrimA8 L 60S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine453hp V8 H333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$99,945$57,600
Adjustments for Features-9,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,890$57,600

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

Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4
TrimA8 L 60S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$15,080$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950

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

Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in110.6 in
Length208.7 in185.2 in
Width76.6 in71.9 in
Height58.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,905 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

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
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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