2013 Audi A8 Summary

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2013 Audi A8

Starting MSRP $72,200–$134,500

MPG City: 13 – 18 Highway: 21 – 28

Available Engines

500-hp, 6.3-liter W-12 (premium)
333-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (premium)
420-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 2 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•	New supercharged V-6 and turbo V-8 engine offerings
•	Available 12-cylinder engine
•	Standard all-wheel drive
•	Regular- and long-wheelbase versions
•	Standard Google Earth and Wi-Fi capability

What We Like

•	Well-crafted cabin
•	MMI interface
•	Handling
•	High-tech safety features

What We Don't

•	Trunk size
•	Firmer ride with sport package
•	Brake-pedal feel
•	Wonky steering

The A8, Audi's full-size flagship sedan, 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 and improved gas mileage. All-wheel drive is standard and the A8 is offered in standard-wheelbase and extended-length L form.

5 Available A8 Trims

Select a trim name below for detailed specifications

Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
3.0T 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	18/28	$72,200	$67,146
L 3.0T 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	18/28	$78,500	$73,007
4.0T 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	17/28	$80,900	$75,238
L 4.0T 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options	8 cyl	16/26	$87,200	$81,096
L W12 6.3 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro LWB Sedan See Specs \| Price with Options		13/21	$134,500	$125,087
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