Compare 2009 Audi R8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $114,200 | $56,800 | $102,100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $106,206 | $52,824 | $94,110 |
| Destination | $1,200 | $875 | $825 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | Leather/chrome | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | N/A | 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 | Front | Front |
| 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 | 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/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| 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 | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - W/tilt | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Alcantara Simulated Suede/leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, 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, Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 7 | 6 | 13 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | COMAND | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | 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 | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Tube 1st 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 | N/A | Tele Aid | BMW Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | 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 (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/unlimited 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/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Colored | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | N/A | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Power | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40ZR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 295/30YR19 | 255/35ZR18 | 285/35ZR19 |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver AMG Aluminum | 19" Silver Forged Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 | 5.5L V-8 | 5.0L V-10 |
| 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 | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Magnetic Fluid-filled | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Magnetic Fluid-filled | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | TouchShift | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 7-spd W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.46 | 2.65 | 3.62 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.5 " | 183.2 " | 191.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 75.0 " | 68.5 " | 73.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 49.3 " | 56.9 " | 54.0 " |
| Engine | 4.2L V-8 | 5.5L V-8 | 5.0L V-10 |
| Horsepower | 420 @ 7,800 Rpm | 382 @ 6,000 Rpm | 500 @ 7,750 Rpm |
| Torque | 317 @ 4,500 Rpm | 391 @ 2,800 Rpm | 383 @ 6,100 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 12 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 11 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.4 Seconds | 4.9 Seconds | 4.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.9 Seconds | 13.5 Seconds | 12.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 106 Mph | 102 Mph | 111 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.86/3.56 " | 3.62/2.96 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,605 Lbs. | 3,720 Lbs. | 3,909 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,850 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 941 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 106.9 " | 109.5 " |
| Front Track | 64.3 " | 58.9 " | 61.7 " |
| Rear Track | 62.8 " | 58.0 " | 62.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 20.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .30 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.1 " | 42.0 " | 42.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 33.0 " | 30.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.0 " | 37.1 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 35.8 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 45.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 " | 53.2 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.3 " | 49.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 3.5 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 13.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 81 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 16.4 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
