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Audi A8 L vs. Audi S4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi A8 L and Audi S4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi A8 L and the Audi S4.

In comparing the Audi A8 L's and the Audi S4's specifications and ratings, the Audi A8 L has the advantage in the areas of reliability and interior volume. The Audi S4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi A8 L's and the Audi S4's specifications and ratings, the Audi S4 is a better car than the Audi A8 L.

Pricing: For a new model, the Audi A8 L's price is between $95,668 and $107,666, with the Audi S4 priced between $60,760 and $70,238.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi A8 L loses 59.6 percent of its value and the Audi S4 loses 48.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi S4 retains 11.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A8 L.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi A8 L is 7.5 out of 10 while the Audi S4's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Audi A8 L being ranked 8 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Audi S4 being ranked 15 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi A8 L is 8.2 out of 10. For the Audi S4 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Audi A8 L a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi S4.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi A8 L’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the Audi S4 base engine makes 349 horsepower. The A8 L is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 608 miles. The S4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles.This gives the Audi S4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A8 L the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A8 L, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$95,668 - $107,666

Starting MSRP:

$90,900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$103,524

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$72,000 - $139,000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$60,760 - $70,238

Starting MSRP:

$54,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$48,375

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$31,800 - $79,900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$117,939

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

$86,308 - $151,025

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$52,490

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

$35,163 - $100,522

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

40

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

3,269

# Good or Great Deals:

7

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$54,841

Depreciation %:

60.3%

Resale Value $:

$36,059

Residual Value %:

39.7%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)

55.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

46.2% - 65.5%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$26,695

Depreciation %:

49%

Resale Value $:

$27,805

Residual Value %:

51%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

48.9%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

33.5% - 53.5%

Audi A8 L Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Audi S4 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A8 L

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.4

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)

10.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)

7.7 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

1.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S4

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

10.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

8.1 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)

0.8 - 30.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)

1.2 - 14.6

Audi A8 L Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

1 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 24

Best Luxury Large Cars Under $100k

1 / 7

Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money

4 / 8

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

5 / 11

Best Luxury Large Cars

8 / 24

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

10 / 24

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

16 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

18 / 24

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

19 / 24

Audi S4 Rankings

Best Luxury Small Cars Under $60k

1 / 4

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 36

Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars

9 / 36

Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money

11 / 12

Best Luxury Small Cars

15 / 36

Luxury Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

15 / 36

Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value

24 / 36

Most Affordable Luxury Small Cars

25 / 31

Most Comfortable Luxury Small Cars

28 / 36

Best Luxury Small Cars for Tall People

31 / 36

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Audi A8 L Trim Levels

quattro 55 TFSI

Audi S4 Trim Levels

3.0T quattro Premium, 3.0T quattro Premium Plus, 3.0T quattro Prestige

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.070 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

349 hp @ 5400 rpm

Torque:

369 foot-lbs @ 1370 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.090 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 28 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

412 / 608 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 29 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

321 / 444 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Air Suspension:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.6 inches

Cargo Space:

12.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.5 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

92.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4762 lbs

Width:

83.8 inches

Height:

58.3 inches

Length:

209.5 inches

Wheelbase:

123.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3880 lbs

Width:

79.6 inches

Height:

56.2 inches

Length:

187.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/45R19

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/35R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Firmament Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect

Green

District Green Metallic

Silver

Florett Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White Metallic

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Mythos Black Metallic

Blue

Navarra Blue Metallic

Green

District Green Metallic

Silver

Not available

White

Arkona White / Glacier White Metallic

Gray

Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect

Red

Progressive Red Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Pearl Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Cognac Brown / Sarder Brown

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Brown

Not available

Gray

Rotor Gray

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