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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: $70,900

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $26,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,095

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $24,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimA8 4.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $86,400 $53,900
Base Invoice $80,352 $50,128
Sport Plus Package 3,700  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Premium Package 3,950  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshade, rear, power   300
Wood trim   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Sport Plus Package 3,442  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Premium Package 3,673  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   5,860
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Sunshade, rear, power   280
Wood trim   466
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Options (change) 9,900 14,825
Options (change) 9,208 13,792
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $97,225 $70,900
Total Invoice $90,485 $66,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,661
Model Year20152012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimA8 4.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine435hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/35-19
Total Price$97,225$70,900
Adjustments for Features-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,995$70,900
Total Invoice$90,485$66,095
Adjustments for Features-6,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,756$66,095

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimA8 4.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,530$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7290

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / 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 Weight4,508 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
265/40HR20 tires400No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested2200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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