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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: $58,940

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $25,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,906

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $23,486

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA8A5 / S5
TrimA8S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,750 $50,500
Base Invoice $73,237 $46,966
Convenience Package 2,900  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Technology Package   1,700
Navigation system   2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Convenience Package 2,698  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Technology Package   1,580
Navigation system   2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Wood trim   466
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 4,600 6,365
Options (change) 4,280 5,865
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $84,225 $58,940
Total Invoice $78,392 $54,906

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,455
Model Year20122008
ModelA8A5 / S5
TrimA8S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$84,225$58,940
Adjustments for Features-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,820$58,940
Total Invoice$78,392$54,906
Adjustments for Features-5,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,361$54,906

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelA8A5 / S5
TrimA8S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,130$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelA8A5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in108.3 in
Length202.2 in182.1 in
Width76.7 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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