2010 Audi A8

2010 Audi A8 Price: $74,050

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the average sedan to the dealership as the Audi A8. The Audi A8 will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the average sedan will. Regarding gas mileage, the average sedan bests the Audi A8. The Audi A8 is tremendously pricier than the typical sedan with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Neither the A8 nor the average sedan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The Audi A8 is a better choice than the typical sedan as far as transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or big dogs.

Convenience
The average sedan's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Audi A8.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the average sedan's front cabin compared to the A8. The ampler interior dimensions of the Audi A8 make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the average sedan.

Dimensions
The Audi A8 is substantially more bulky than the average sedan. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Audi A8 than the typical sedan because of its larger tank. The average sedan and the A8 compete for the same parking spaces. The average sedan's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Audi A8 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi A8 packs quite a punch and will knock the typical sedan down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the typical sedan is definitely more agile than the Audi A8, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Audi A8 has a bigger engine than the average sedan. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The typical sedan could learn a lesson or two from the Audi A8 in terms of pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Audi A8 is considerably more powerful than the average sedan.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the average sedan isn't quite as generous as the Audi A8's.