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2009 Audi S8 Sedan



2009 Cadillac XLR-V Convertible





Standards and Options
Pricing

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

MSRP $96,200 $104,215

Invoice Price $89,465 $92,230

Destination Charges $825 $840

Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard

Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard

Rear HVAC Ducts Standard N/A

Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard N/A

Rear Seat HVAC Controls Option N/A

Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

CD Changer Standard Standard

CD Player Standard Standard

Cassette Player N/A N/A

DVD Player N/A Not listed

Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A Standard

Navigational Aid Standard Standard

Radio Standard Standard

Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A

Subwoofer Standard Not listed

Telematic Systems N/A Standard

Exterior

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A

Bumper Step Up N/A N/A

Front Air Dam Standard Standard

Metallic Paint Standard N/A

Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A

Power Trunk Lid Standard Standard

Rear Spoiler Standard N/A

Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A

Splash or Mud Guards N/A N/A

Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A Option

Instrumentation

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Battery Gauge Standard Standard

Clock Standard Standard

Compass Not listed Not listed

Cruise Control Standard Standard

Electroluminescent Instrumentation Standard N/A

Gauges Standard Standard

Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed Not listed

Intelligent Cruise Control Option Standard

Night Vision N/A N/A

Oil Gauge Standard Standard

Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Not listed

Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed Not listed

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard

Tachometer Standard Standard

Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard

Trip Computer Standard Not listed

Lighting

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Automatic Headlights Standard Standard

Cornering Lights Standard N/A

Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard

Fog Lights Standard Standard

Halogen Headlights N/A N/A

Headlight Washers Standard Standard

High Intensity Discharge Headlights Standard Standard

Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A

Roof

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard N/A

Removable/Convertible Top N/A Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof Standard N/A

Tires and Wheels

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Alloy Wheels Standard Standard

Chrome Wheels N/A Option

Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Full Size Spare Tire Standard N/A

Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A

Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A Standard

Steel Wheels N/A N/A

Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A

Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Standard Standard

Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A Standard

Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard

Heated Washer System Standard N/A

Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A

Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard Standard

Interval Wipers Standard Standard

Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard

Power Backlight Window N/A N/A

Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard

Rear Wiper N/A N/A

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A

Tinted Glass Standard Standard

Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A

Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A

Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Body Style Luxury Sedan/Sports Sedan Sports Car/Convertible    
EPA Classification LARGE 2SEATER    
Turbo N N    
Drive Train

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

City MPG 13 14    
Combined MPG 15 17    
Displacement (CC) 5204 4371    
Driveline AWD RWD    
Final Drive Ratio 4.06 2.56    
Fuel Capacity (gal) 23.8 18.0    
Fuel System SEFI SEFI    
Fuel Type Gas Gas    
Gas Guzzler Tax $2 $1    
Highway MPG 19 23    
Horsepower @ RPM 450@7000 443@6400    
PowerToWeightRatio 10.2 8.6    
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 7000 6400    
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic    
Torque @ RPM 398@3500 414@3900    
Transmission Speeds 6 6    
Transmission Type A A    
Type of Engine 5.2L V10 4.4L V8    
Valves 40 32    
Exterior

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Crash Test Rating   4*/4*    
Curb weight (lbs) 4586 3810    
Overall Height (in) 56.1 50.4    
Overall Length (in) 199.3 177.7    
Overall Width (in) 74.7 72.3    
Wheelbase (in) 115.9 105.7    
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Trunk Volume (cu ft) 15      
Interior - Passengers

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Headroom front (in) 37.3 37.6    
Headroom rear (in) 38.0      
Hip room front (in)   53.0    
Leg room front (in) 41.4 42.6    
Leg room rear (in) 37.6      
Passenger Volume 100      
Seating Capacity - Maximum 5 2    
Seating capacity - Standard 5 2    
Shoulder room front (in) 59.1 54.3    
Shoulder room rear (in) 57.5      
Suspension

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Front suspension Ind Ind    
Ground Clearance (in) 4.7      
Rear Suspension Ind Ind    
Track Front 64.1 62.2    
Track Rear 63.6 62.2    
Turning Radius

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Steering Diameter Left 39.7 39.0    
Steering Diameter Right 39.7 39.0    
Warranty

 Audi S8 Cadillac XLR-V

Powertrain Miles 50000 100000    
Powertrain Time (Months) 48 60    
Rust Miles   100000    
Rust Time (Months) 144 72    
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000    
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48    


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