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

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

Lowest Total Price: $79,620

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback   
Difference: $57,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelA8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA8 L W12RS 5 Sportback
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $133,500 $75,400
Active rear differential 1,300  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Active rear differential 1,210  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,300 3,175
Options (change) 1,210 2,954
Destination 875 1,045
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $136,975 $79,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,872
Model Year20122021
ModelA8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA8 L W12RS 5 Sportback
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine500hp W12444hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/35-19
Total Price$136,975$79,620
Adjustments for Features-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,885$79,620

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

Model Year20122021
ModelA8A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA8 L W12RS 5 Sportback
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$15,315$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6710

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

Model Year20122021
ModelA8A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in111.1 in
Length207.4 in187.3 in
Width76.7 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.4,057 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.235.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5 Sportback

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested89064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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