2012 Audi A8 Summary

2012 Audi A8

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2012 Audi A8 4dr AWD quattro LWB Sedan shown
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2012 Audi A8

Starting MSRP $78,750–$133,500

MPG City: 14 – 18 Highway: 21 – 28

Available Engines

500-hp, 6.3-liter W-12 (premium)
372-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 1 consumer review

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•New 12-cylinder flagship model
•4.2-liter V-8 engine also offered
•Standard all-wheel drive
•Regular- and long-wheelbase versions
•Standard Google Earth and Wi-Fi capability
 

What We Like

•Well-crafted cabin
•Intuitive MMI interface
•V-8's relative fuel efficiency
•Handling
•High-tech safety features

What We Don't

•Trunk size
•Modest V-8 performance under full loads
•Firmer ride with sport package
•Brake-pedal feel
•Wonky steering

The A8, Audi's full-size flagship sedan, was redesigned for 2011. It competes with the BMW 7 Series and Jaguar XJ in a segment dominated by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The fourth-generation A8, which seats up to five, brought evolutionary exterior styling, a revamped interior, improved gas mileage and standard all-wheel drive. The A8 is offered in standard-wheelbase and extended-length L form.

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3 Available A8 Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 18/28 $78,750 $73,237
L 4.2 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 8 cyl 18/28 $84,700 $78,772
L W12 6.3 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan
See Specs | Price with Options		 14/21 $133,500 $124,157
Destination charge: $875
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