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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,870

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $24,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A6
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 603.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,500 $98,900 $49,900
Executive Package 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 140
Prestige Package     6,880
Innovation Package     5,800
Cold Weather Package     450
Rear side airbags     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Executive Package 1,860    
All-weather floor mats 209 209 131
Prestige Package     6,398
Innovation Package     5,394
Cold Weather Package     418
Rear side airbags     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 2,225 225 14,095
Options (change) 2,069 209 13,109
Destination 1,045 1,045 875
Total Price $89,770 $100,170 $64,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,183
Model Year202120212012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A6
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 603.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6 H453hp V8 H310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$89,770$100,170$64,870
Adjustments for Features-4,640-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,130$96,580$64,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,450$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A6

Model Year202120212012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A6
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 603.0T
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Night vision  $1750
Pedestrian detection, night  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Ski sack$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,890$11,840$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-161-450

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20212012
ModelA8 / S8A6
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in114.7 in
Length208.7 in193.9 in
Width76.6 in73.8 in
Height58.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 55

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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)350Yes
Total Requested205048%
Total Not Requested225052%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested366578%
Total Not Requested105022%
Innovation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Total Requested230056%
Total Not Requested180044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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