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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: $64,850

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $35,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimA8 L 60S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $98,900 $53,900
Prestige Package   6,300
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Wood trim   500
Sunshade, rear, power   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Prestige Package   5,860
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Wood trim   466
Sunshade, rear, power   280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 0 8,775
Options (change) 0 8,165
Destination 1,045 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $99,945 $64,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,527
Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimA8 L 60S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine453hp V8 H354hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$99,945$64,850
Adjustments for Features-9,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,015$64,850

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

Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
TrimA8 L 60S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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
Total Value of Features$15,030$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1040

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

Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase123.2 in108.3 in
Length208.7 in182.1 in
Width76.6 in73.0 in
Height58.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,905 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

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
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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