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Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $97,875

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $72,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,088

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $67,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelR8A8
TrimV10A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $78,750
Base Invoice $151,497 $73,237
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Active steering 1,400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000  
Full Leather Package   7,100
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Sport Package   5,900
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535  
Active steering 1,302  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790  
Full Leather Package   6,604
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Sport Package   5,487
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Options (change) 4,975 18,250
Options (change) 4,627 16,976
Destination 1,250 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $170,425 $97,875
Total Invoice $158,674 $91,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,816
Model Year20172012
ModelR8A8
TrimV10A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/35-20
Total Price$170,425$97,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$170,425$93,330
Total Invoice$158,674$91,088
Adjustments for Features0-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$158,674$86,858

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelR8A8
TrimV10A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,860$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,230

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelR8A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.8 in
Length174.3 in202.2 in
Width76.4 in76.7 in
Height48.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested165054%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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