Compare 2016 Audi A8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $85,200 | $76,600 | $95,650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $79,236 | $71,238 | $88,955 |
| Destination | $925 | $925 | $925 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone THERMOTRONIC 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 |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Leather/aluminum | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| 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 | Digital/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 |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Power | Proximity |
| 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/genuine Wood |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Bucket | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 14 Bose | 14 Harman/kardon | 13 Burmester |
| Amplifier | 630W Premium | 610W Premium | 590W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND APS With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace2 | Mbrace2 |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Power Front | Power Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 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), Accessories (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 (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 (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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Aluminum |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | 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 Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Exterior Express Open/close Tilting Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Front Tires | P255/45HR19.0 BSW AS | P255/40ZR18.0 BSW AS | P245/50HR18.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 285/35ZR18 | N/A |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver AMG Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo | Twin Turbo |
| 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 | 4MATIC All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Audi Dynamic Steering | 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 | Multi-link |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.62 | 2.47 | 2.65 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 207.4 " | 194.5 " | 206.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.7 " | 74.1 " | 74.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.9 " | 55.8 " | 58.8 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 | 4.7L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 3,500 Rpm | 402 @ 5,000 Rpm | 449 @ 5,250 Rpm |
| Torque | 428 @ 1,750 Rpm | 443 @ 1,800 Rpm | 516 @ 1,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 36 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.6 Seconds | N/A | 5.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | N/A | 13.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 82 Mph | N/A | 101 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | N/A | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | N/A | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.60 " | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.66/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,564 Lbs. | 4,365 Lbs. | 4,773 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,997 Lbs. | 5,346 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,102 Lbs. | 1,070 Lbs. | 1,576 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 " | 113.2 " | 124.6 " |
| Front Track | 64.7 " | 62.9 " | 63.9 " |
| Rear Track | 64.4 " | 64.1 " | 64.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.8 '' | 18.5 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .26 | .28 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 42.1 " | 41.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 42.9 " | 35.0 " | 43.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.2 " | 36.9 " | 39.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.1 " | 36.1 " | 39.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 58.0 " | N/A |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 57.6 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.1 " | 57.1 " | 59.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.8 " | 56.5 " | 59.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.2 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.2 Cu.ft. | 15.3 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 122 Cu.ft. | 104 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 21.7 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.91 | $1.64 | $1.97 |
| Depreciation | $60,003 | $46,608 | $59,611 |
| Fees and Taxes | $5,363 | $4,799 | $5,982 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,133 | $8,739 | $8,619 |
| Insurance | $6,730 | $7,159 | $6,747 |
| Maintenance | $4,841 | $3,916 | $4,224 |
| Repairs | $2,160 | $1,559 | $1,859 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,362 | $1,299 | $1,520 |
| Total Cost | $95,350 | $81,861 | $98,395 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
