Compare 2005 Audi A8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $66,590 | $75,300 | $60,300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $62,274 | $70,029 | $56,079 |
| Destination | $720 | $720 | $720 |
| 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 | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini | Mini |
| 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 | Standard |
| 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 | Keyfob |
| 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 | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cooled Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 12 Bose | 12 Bose | 9 |
| Amplifier | Premium | N/A | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Sideguard | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Power Front/manual Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Programmable | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Parktronic | Parktronic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | 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 | Optional |
| 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | 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 | Trunk | Trunk | 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 |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Sunshade |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 265/40ZR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 | 4.3L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Sensotronic 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 | 4MATIC All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Air | Air |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Air | Air |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | TouchShift | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 7-spd W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.32 | 2.65 | 3.07 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 198.9 " | 203.1 " | 190.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 74.6 " | 73.0 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 57.2 " | 57.0 " |
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 | 4.3L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 335 @ 6,500 Rpm | 275 @ 5,750 Rpm | 302 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 317 @ 3,500 Rpm | 295 @ 3,000 Rpm | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.7 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds | 5.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.3 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 94 Mph | 90 Mph | 94 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 59 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.66 " | 3.54/3.31 " | 3.82/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,288 Lbs. | 4,160 Lbs. | 3,815 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,545 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,213 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 " | 121.5 " | 112.4 " |
| Front Track | 64.1 " | 62.0 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 63.6 " | 62.0 " | 61.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.5 '' | 19.8 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | .27 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.3 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 " | 40.3 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.3 " | 37.6 " | 37.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.0 " | 38.4 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 59.9 " | 52.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 59.4 " | 53.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 59.2 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.5 " | 58.3 " | 56.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.6 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.6 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 105 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 23.2 Gal. | 20.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
