The A8 is also built for total convenience, thanks to incredible communications features such as Bluetooth, an eight-color LCD driver information display, rain and light sensors, voice recognition, a HomeLink universal garage door opener, and Audi navigation/parking system.
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Performance Standard Features |
| 4.2 liter V8 engine - With FSI direct injection technology, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold |
| Adaptive air suspension |
| Audi Space Fame - ASF |
| Brake system - Dual circuit brake system with diagonal split, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake pressure Distribution and Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) |
| ESP - The Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) allows your Audi to maximize control in adverse conditions. By employing a number of safety systems, including ABS (Anti-Lock Braking), EBD (Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock) and ASR (Traction Control) in a fraction of a second. |
| quattro permanent all-wheel drive |
| Servtronic steering |
| Tiptronic automatic transmission - Has six speeds, features Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), key lock, and shift lock. Allows the driver to manually select gears by moving the lever into a second shift gate, which permits, for example, downshifting on winding mountain roads to increase the braking effect of the engine, or a particularly sport driving style. |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| Active head restraints - Head restraints can play an important role in reducing injury. In the event of a rear-end collision, the restraints pivot forward, reducing the risk of whiplash neck injuries |
| Advanced anti-theft vehicle alarm system - Includes: Theft deterrent light in driver's door; Backup horn; Engine immobilizer that is activated when the key, containing an automatically changing electronic code, is not used |
| Airbags - Full-size airbags for driver and front passenger with two stage activation, front knee airbags, side airbags, and Safeguard head airbags |
| Central Locking System |
| LATCH - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children |
| Safety belts - Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pretensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and belt force limiters |
| Side Airbags - Sideguard side airbags extend over the entire side window area to help protect front and outer rear passengers in a side collision or rollover |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Audi adaptive lights - Utilizing input from the steering and speed of the vehicle, adaptive headlights pivot up to 15 degrees to allow the driver to see ahead in the dark by lighting up corners and bends more effectively |
| Audi xenon plus headlights - With LED daytime running lights |
| Auto-dimming and power folding exterior mirrors |
| Front and rear fog lights |
| Headlight washers |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles |
| Power glass sunroof - With slide-and-tilt functions and pinch protection |
| Power one-touch trunk open/close |
| Tinted side and rear windows |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| 16-way power seats - With memory system. Includes: forward/backward position, seat height, seat and backrest angle and electric lumbar support |
| Aluminum doorsills |
| Auto dimming interior mirror |
| Heated front seats |
| Leather-wrapped shift-knob with aluminum accents |
| Leather-wrapped, four-spoke multifunction steering wheel |
| Memory for driver seat and exterior mirrors |
| Power door close assist |
| Power rear and manual side window sunshades |
| Valcona leather upholstery |
| Wood decorative inlays |
| Audio and Communications Standard Features |
| Audi advanced key |
| Audi music interface with iPod integration |
| Audi navigation plus system - With voice control |
| Audi parking system rear with rearview camera |
| Bluetooth - The Bluetooth hands-free phone interface allows you to pair a Bluetooth-enables mobile phone with your Audi |
| Bose surround sound - With Audio Pilot noise compensation. Includes 14 speakers include a center speaker and subwoofer matched with an eight-channel DSP amplifier with a total output of 255 watts. A microphone measures noise level and adjusts radio volume accordingly, resulting in balanced sound, despite background noise. |
| Eight-color LCD driver information display - In the instrument panel, this user-friendly interface includes radio, telephone and navigation data, as well as information on the current operating status, which monitors the condition of the vehicle components. |
| HomeLink universal garage door opener - Uses a three-button system that controls garage doors, gates and even lights in the home. |
| MMI Advanced - Audi's Multi Media Interface is a highly intuitive system that allows you to control a range of features including ride dynamics, your entertainment system, your environment, and the Audi Navigation System |
| Rain and light sensor - With "coming home" feature |
| SIRIUS Satellite Radio |
| Six CD changer in glove box, AM/FM radio - Includes dynamic station list that continuously updates radio stations based on signal strength |
| Voice recognition - Can be used to operate the most important navigation, radio and hands-free car phone functions by speaking the necessary commands |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| New Car Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion Perforation - 12 years/Unlimited |
| Roadside Assistance - 4 years/ Unlimited miles |