Is the 2021 Audi A8 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $86,500. Class median $38,950.
- Commuter: $113 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 42.2 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Price: 22% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 5 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $113 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 42.2 in, top 1% |
| Worth the money | No | 22% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 5 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the A8 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 44.3 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.5 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the A8 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $86,500 | Median $38,950 | 83 | No |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 208.7 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 42.2 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.1 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the A8 a good commuter car?
No. $113 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $113
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 84% of 79
Is the A8 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 42.2 in clearance, 57.9 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 42.2 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the A8 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 42.2 in clearance. Top 1% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- L 55 TFSI AWD, 42.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the A8 worth the money?
No. Priced 22% above cars like it.
- Price, L 55 TFSI AWD
- $86,500
- Predicted price
- $71,073
- Gap
- +$15,427 (+22%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the A8 a good buy?
No. 5 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 L 55 TFSI AWD | $86,500 | 13.1 cents | 12.5 cu ft | 335 hp |
| BMW 3 Series M340i RWD | $54,700 | 12.8 cents | 13.0 cu ft | 382 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | $58,990 | 5.1 cents | 15.0 cu ft | 455 hp |
| Volvo S90 T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD | $60,050 | 10.1 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD | $61,953 | 12.3 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450 4MATIC AWD | $62,000 | 12.3 cents | 13.1 cu ft | 362 hp |
Compared with 475 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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