2005 Audi A8

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2005 Audi A8

Kelley Blue Book Retail $18,450–$39,500  

MPG City: 15 – 18 Highway: 21 – 24

Available Engines

450-hp, 6.0-liter W-12 (premium)
335-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(3.8) 5 consumer reviews

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Summary

New or Notable

4.2-liter V-8 rated at 335 hp
Six-speed Tiptronic automatic
10 airbags, including knee airbags
Available extended-length body
New standard-length model
W-12 engine available for 2005
 

What We Like

+Performance
+Easy maneuverability for its size
+Ride comfort
+Interior space, especially in A8 L
+Refinement
 

What We Don't

-Excessive downshifting on upgrades
-Fuel economy
-Price
 
Introduced as an early 2004 model, Audi's redesigned full-size flagship sedan gained 20 horsepower, a six-speed-automatic transmission and a restyled body. A regular-length base model and an A8 L 6.0 quattro sedan that holds a W-12 engine joined the lineup for 2005.  Read More

3 Available A8 Trims

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    Original MSRP
4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro Sedan
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$66,590
L 4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro LWB Sedan
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$69,900
W12 4dr All-wheel Drive Quattro LWB Sedan
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$117,400
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