Compare 2017 Audi R8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $162,900 | $164,750 | $113,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $151,497 | $153,218 | $106,240 |
| Destination | $1,250 | $995 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Automatic | Dual Zone THERMOTRONIC Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| 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 | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/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 And Rear | 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 | Proximity | 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 | Nappa Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Adaptive Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 12-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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bucket | Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | N/A | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Nappa Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Console Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 13 Bang & Olufsen | 13 Burmester | 16 Harman/kardon |
| Amplifier | 550W Premium | 590W | 600W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Mbrace2 | BMW Assist Emergency Call |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Programmable | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Park Distance Control |
| 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 |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Active Lane Keeping Assist | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | 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/10,000 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 (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Composite/aluminum | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Colored | Metal-look | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Metal-look | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | N/A | Power Open And Close 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 And Passenger |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P265/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 295/35YR19 | 285/35YR20 | 295/35YR19 |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Forged Aluminum | 20" Machined W/painted Accents AMG Forged Aluminum | 19" Polished W/painted Accents Forged Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.2L V-10 | 5.5L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | 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 | M Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | AMG Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Dynamic Damper Control |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | 4-corner | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Magnetic Fluid-filled | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Air | 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 | Air | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | DSC III |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | AMG SPEEDSHIFT | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 7-spd W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.59 | 2.47 | 3.15 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 198.6 " | 193.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.4 " | 75.3 " | 74.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 48.8 " | 56.0 " | 54.1 " |
| Engine | 5.2L V-10 | 5.5L V-8 | 4.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 540 @ 7,800 Rpm | 577 @ 5,500 Rpm | 560 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 398 @ 6,500 Rpm | 664 @ 2,250 Rpm | 500 @ 1,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.1 Seconds | 4.1 Seconds | 4.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 12.4 Seconds | 12.5 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 113 Mph | 111 Mph | 108 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.33/3.65 " | 3.86/3.56 " | 3.50/3.48 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,737 Lbs. | 4,678 Lbs. | 4,250 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 5,180 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | N/A | 930 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 " | 115.9 " | 112.2 " |
| Front Track | 64.5 " | 64.0 " | 64.2 " |
| Rear Track | 63.0 " | 64.9 " | 63.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | N/A | 19.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 40.9 " | N/A | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | N/A | 30.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 40.0 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.7 " | 35.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 " | 60.6 " | 56.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 54.1 " | 49.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | N/A | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 8.0 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | N/A | 87 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.9 Gal. | 24.3 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Excellent | Poor | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.26 | $3.29 | $2.26 |
| Depreciation | $57,617 | $108,170 | $67,299 |
| Fees and Taxes | $11,591 | $11,427 | $8,119 |
| Fuel Cost | $10,415 | $9,804 | $10,772 |
| Insurance | $8,291 | $8,531 | $7,340 |
| Maintenance | $5,037 | $5,837 | $4,033 |
| Repairs | $1,650 | $2,045 | $2,726 |
| Opportunity Costs | $2,721 | $2,753 | $2,055 |
| Total Cost | $112,829 | $164,262 | $113,218 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
