Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2008 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,300

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $20,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,731

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $18,926

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA8 LA8 L W12S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,690 $120,100 $54,400
Base Invoice $69,461 $111,693 $50,592
Premium Package 3,275    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,800
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600    
Satellite radio 550    
Heated steering wheel 300 200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500 1,500  
Cold Weather Package     500
Warm Weather Package     800
Prestige Package     4,400
S Sport Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Rear side airbags     350
Premium Package 3,045    
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 1,303 1,674
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557    
Satellite radio 490    
Heated steering wheel 281 185  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396 1,396  
Cold Weather Package     466
Warm Weather Package     744
Prestige Package     4,092
S Sport Package     2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Rear side airbags     326
Options (change) 11,225 5,200 10,925
Options (change) 10,421 4,837 10,164
Destination 775 775 975
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $86,690 $127,775 $66,300
Total Invoice $80,657 $119,005 $61,731

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A8 / S8 dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,581
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA8 LA8 L W12S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp W12354hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$86,690$127,775$66,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,690$124,500$62,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,810$0
Total Invoice$80,657$119,005$61,731
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,657$115,955$58,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,298$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA8 LA8 L W12S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power door closers $300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,965$12,240$12,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,050-3,655

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in111.2 in
Length204.4 in186.3 in
Width74.6 in72.6 in
Height57.3 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.635.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92533%
Total Not Requested186567%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.