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2016 Audi A8

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$81,500

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan

Body style

22

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

207.4” x 57.9”

Dimensions

All-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(14 reviews)

The good:

  • Richly appointed interior
  • Bountiful acceleration
  • Powertrain options
  • Multi-adjustable front seats
  • Spacious backseat (L version)
  • Easy-to-use technology

The bad:

  • Six-figure prices on some models
  • Full-size car, midsize trunk
  • Brake pedal feels soft
  • Smartphone connectivity is outdated
  • Overactive forward collision warning
  • Surprising squeaks and rattles

5 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Full-size, five-seat luxury sedan
  • Three engine choices (diesel has been dropped)
  • All-wheel drive standard
  • Performance-oriented S8 model
  • Short-wheelbase version discontinued
  • Available lounge-like executive rear seating

2016 Audi A8 review: Our expert's take

By Aaron Bragman
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Detroit Bureau Chief Aaron Bragman grew up in the Detroit area, comes from an automotive family and is based in Ann Arbor, Mich. Email Aaron Bragman

Consumer reviews

(14 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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Most recent consumer reviews

Audi makes a really nice car

The car is very luxurious and drives well. The handling and 0-60 on this car are amazing. The ride is mostly quiet but the Quatro system does take some getting used to from a "sound" perspective. There's an occasional hum from front axel at very low speeds that's hard to identify and intermittent.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolutely Love It

It was EVERYTHING I was looking for and more: Performance, Styling - Inside & Out, Clean, Modern Technology & so much more. I absolutely LOVED it, it was exactly what I was looking for.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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3 Days and I really like a used 2016 Audi A8!

V-6 and 333 horses with 325lbs of torque is plenty to push the big around! Messaging seats-dual sunroofs-heated and cooled seats, are you kidding me, I started out in a '59 Chevy BelAir with 2 speed automatic, 283 195 horses, AM radio, no pushbuttons, no seat belts; get the picture?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Audi
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
48 months/50,000 miles
Maintenance
12 months/5,000 miles
Roadside assistance
48 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Powertrain
N/A
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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