Compare 2005 Audi A8 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $117,400 | $124,750 | $117,300 |
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Invoice | $107,179 | $116,018 | $106,925 |
Destination | $720 | $720 | $695 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Motorola Portable Voice Activated | Portable Voice Activated |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Genuine Wood | Leather/genuine Wood | Metal-look |
12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Full |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Fuel Door Release | Power | Keyfob | N/A |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Genuine Wood | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Air Compressor | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Bucket | Adaptive Bucket (driver Only) |
Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 12-way Power | 12-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 12-way Power | 12-way Power |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
Rear Seats | Bucket | Bench | Split-bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru And Skibag | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable |
Heated Rear Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cooled Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Standard |
Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
CD Player | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single, In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Speakers | 12 Bose | 12 Bose | 13 Harman/kardon |
Amplifier | Premium | N/A | Premium |
Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | With DVD |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND | Yes With Voice Activation |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Sideguard | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st And 2nd Row |
Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Audi Telematics By OnStar | Tele Aid | BMW Assist |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Power Front/manual Rear | Power Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Programmable | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | Parktronic | Parktronic | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
Body Material | Aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | Power Open And Close Trunk |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Front Tires | P255/40YR19.0 BSW AS | P245/45ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
Tires - Rear | N/A | 265/40ZR10 | 275/40ZR19 |
Wheels | 19" Polished Forged Aluminum | 18" Polished Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 6.0L W-12 | 5.5L V-12 | 6.0L V-12 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | N/A | Twin Turbo | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Servotronic |
Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | Rear |
Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Air |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | DSC |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Standard | STEPTRONIC |
Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.32 | 2.65 | 3.15 |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 204.4 " | 203.1 " | 203.5 " |
Exterior Body Width | 74.6 " | 73.0 " | 74.9 " |
Exterior Height | 57.3 " | 57.2 " | 58.7 " |
Engine | 6.0L W-12 | 5.5L V-12 | 6.0L V-12 |
Horsepower | 450 @ 6,200 Rpm | 493 @ 5,000 Rpm | 438 @ 6,000 Rpm |
Torque | 428 @ 4,000 Rpm | 590 @ 1,800 Rpm | 444 @ 3,950 Rpm |
Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 12 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 21 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.1 Seconds | 5.0 Seconds | 5.5 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 13.6 Seconds | 13.5 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 102 Mph | 105 Mph | 101 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 59 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.23/3.43 " | 3.50/3.15 " |
Curb Weight | 4,729 Lbs. | 4,610 Lbs. | 4,872 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 5,930 Lbs. |
Payload | N/A | N/A | 1,058 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 121.0 " | 121.5 " | 123.2 " |
Front Track | 63.7 " | 62.0 " | 62.1 " |
Rear Track | 63.2 " | 62.0 " | 62.3 " |
Turning Radius | 20.8 '' | 19.8 '' | 20.6 '' |
Ground Clearance | 5.7 " | N/A | N/A |
Drag Coefficient | .27 | .27 | .29 |
Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 42.3 " | 40.3 " | 43.4 " |
Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 37.6 " | 39.2 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.3 " | 38.4 " | 38.5 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 59.9 " | N/A |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 59.4 " | N/A |
Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 59.2 " | 59.3 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 57.5 " | 58.3 " | 58.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 14.6 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 14.6 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 18.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 107 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 23.2 Gal. | 23.3 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||