Compare 2014 Audi A8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $83,900 | $83,900 | $48,450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $78,028 | $78,028 | $44,324 |
| Destination | $895 | $895 | $920 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | N/A | |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Sport Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center Sliding | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | |
| Heated Front Seats | 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 | |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | With Pass-thru | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - Adjustable | |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leatherette | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Optional | |
| Speakers | 14 Bose | 10 Acura/ELS Surround | |
| Amplifier | 630W Premium | 404W | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | N/A | |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | N/A | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | SIDEGUARD | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Optional | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus | LED Low/high Beam, Jewel Eye | |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Programmable | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | N/A | |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Optional | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Metal-look | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Open And Close Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Front Tires | P255/45HR19.0 BSW AS | P245/45VR18.0 BSW Performance AS | |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | N/A | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 3.5L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | N/A | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Four-wheel Steering | N/A | Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Ride Control | Standard | Agile Handling Assist | |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | N/A | |
| Front Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Vehicle Stability Assist | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Sequential SportShift | |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 3.20 | 4.25 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 202.2 " | 196.1 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.7 " | 74.4 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 57.7 " | |
| Engine | 4.0L V-8 | 3.5L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 420 @ 5,000 Rpm | 310 @ 6,500 Rpm | |
| Torque | 444 @ 1,500 Rpm | 272 @ 4,500 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 20 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 31 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.7 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.2 Seconds | 14.3 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 95 Mph | 100 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.52 " | 3.50/3.70 " | |
| Curb Weight | 4,508 Lbs. | 3,933 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,765 Lbs. | 4,993 Lbs. | |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,778 Lbs. | |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,271 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,213 Lbs. | 850 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 " | 112.2 " | |
| Front Track | 64.7 " | 64.3 " | |
| Rear Track | 64.4 " | 64.2 " | |
| Turning Radius | 20.2 '' | 20.2 '' | |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 4.5 " | |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 42.3 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 38.7 " | 38.8 " | |
| Front Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.6 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 36.9 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.9 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.5 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 59.6 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 57.0 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 13.2 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 13.2 Cu.ft. | 14.9 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 115 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 23.8 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
