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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $40,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,221

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $37,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimS8S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $93,300 $51,400
Base Invoice $86,771 $47,802
Ski sack 175  
Premium Package 2,800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Satellite radio 550  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100
Carbon fiber trim 500 500
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Ski sack 164  
Premium Package 2,605  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557  
Satellite radio 501  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953
Carbon fiber trim 466 466
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 6,725 8,965
Options (change) 6,246 8,294
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $102,900 $62,490
Total Invoice $95,892 $58,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,091
Model Year20082009
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimS8S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine450hp V10354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$102,900$62,490
Adjustments for Features-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,985$62,490
Total Invoice$95,892$58,221
Adjustments for Features-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,312$58,221

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimS8S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,665$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in108.3 in
Length199.3 in182.1 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,586 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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