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

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Audi A8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,750

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,306

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $11,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelA8A5 / S5
TrimA8S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $74,550 $53,900
Base Invoice $69,331 $50,128
Technology Package 1,500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Carbon fiber trim 500 500
Prestige Package   6,300
Sunshade, rear, power   300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technology Package 1,396  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Carbon fiber trim 466 466
Prestige Package   5,860
Sunshade, rear, power   280
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,350 9,675
Options (change) 3,119 9,003
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $78,725 $65,750
Total Invoice $73,275 $61,306

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,455
Model Year20102012
ModelA8A5 / S5
TrimA8S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine350hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$78,725$65,750
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,875$65,750
Total Invoice$73,275$61,306
Adjustments for Features-4,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,761$61,306

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
ModelA8A5 / S5
TrimA8S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,690$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
ModelA8A5 / 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 Weight4,288 lb.3,882 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 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested44018%

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