Compare 2008 Audi A4 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $38,250 | $43,500 | $31,600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,573 | $40,020 | $29,388 |
| Destination | $775 | $825 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | 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 | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | 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 | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | 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 |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Sideguard | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | BMW Assist | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 (12 Month/5,000 Mileage) | 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) |
| 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | 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 And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Sunshade |
| Convertible Top | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Hardtop | N/A | Retractable | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 255/35WR10 | 245/40HR17 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| 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 | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Agility Control |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| 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 | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | STEPTRONIC | TouchShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.89 | 3.38 | 3.07 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 180.6 " | 180.6 " | 182.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.8 " | 70.2 " | 69.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.2 " | 54.5 " | 56.3 " |
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 255 @ 6,500 Rpm | 230 @ 6,500 Rpm | 228 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 243 @ 3,250 Rpm | 200 @ 2,750 Rpm | 221 @ 2,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.6 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds | 7.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | 15.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 88 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.35/3.46 " | 3.46/3.23 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,770 Lbs. | 3,792 Lbs. | 3,527 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,674 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 882 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 108.7 " | 108.7 " |
| Front Track | 59.9 " | 59.1 " | 60.4 " |
| Rear Track | 59.9 " | 59.6 " | 59.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.2 '' | 18.1 '' | 17.8 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 4.2 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .30 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 41.8 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.3 " | 31.9 " | 33.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.9 " | 38.0 " | 37.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 36.5 " | 36.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 52.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 55.3 " | 54.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.4 " | 49.3 " | 55.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 27.8 Cu.ft. | 9.0 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 59.0 Cu.ft. | 12.2 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. | 84 Cu.ft. | 88 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.6 Gal. | 16.1 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | poor | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | poor | N/A | good |
