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Used 2018 Audi S8 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Audi S8 is a full-size, high-performance luxury sedan that is available only in Plus trim. It employs a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (605 horsepower, 517 pound-feet of torque) that is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard.

As Audi's flagship sedan, the S8 comes well equipped with standard features, including 21-inch wheels, a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, LED exterior lighting, a top-down parking camera system, parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, a panoramic sunroof, a power trunklid and soft-close doors. Interior amenities include keyless entry and ignition, a head-up display, diamond-stitched leather seating, four-zone climate control, 22-way power-adjustable front seats (with massage, heating, and ventilation), and power rear window sunshades. The infotainment system is accessed through an 8-inch retractable center display, and it's supported by a 14-speaker Bose surround-sound system. Satellite radio is included, but the S8 continues to have Audi's proprietary music interface instead of a regular USB port.

Last year's Cold Weather and Driver Assistance packages have been combined into the Executive Plus package, which includes lane departure warning and intervention, traffic-adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and mitigation, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats and rear-seat pass-through. The Dynamics package fits the S8 with carbon-ceramic brakes and increases the car's top-speed limiter to 190 mph.

Notable stand-alone options include a night-vision camera system and a 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. The rest of the S8's packages are related to customizing the sedan's color and trim combinations.

Which S8 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2018 Audi S8 is only available in the Plus trim. As such, picking an S8 just comes down to what options you want. The Executive Plus is an obvious choice since it adds extra safety features that you'll likely appreciate having, such as lane departure warning and forward collision warning. We'd take the Dynamic package, too. It's more for the bragging rights associated with owning a sedan with a 190 mph top speed rather than any particular benefit coming from the package's carbon-ceramic brakes.

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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
Folding rear seats
Not available
Sunroof
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
605 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Engine torque
517 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Engine displacement
4.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/35R21
Wheel size
21 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
14 / 24 / 18 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
21.7 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
304 / 521 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
40.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,685 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
76.7 in.
Height
57.4 in.
Length
202.6 in.
Wheelbase
117.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.2 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
37.2 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Colors

Interior
Black, premium leather
Nougat Brown, premium leather
Lunar Silver, premium leather
Vermont Brown, premium leather
Titanium Grey, premium leather
Black w/Arras Red Stitching, premium leather
Velvet Beige, premium leather
Balao Brown, premium leather
Exterior
Ibis White
Glacier White Metallic
Brilliant Black
Moonlight Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Florett Silver Matte Effect