Initial 2019 A8 US Order Guide Released
05-19-2018, 06:39 AM
#1
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Initial 2019 A8 US Order Guide Released
Appears to be for order "launch" vehicles — As expected, V6 only. No published pricing - Color choices limited to 6 colors - 3 standard interior colors with 1 Design Select interior - 1 19" & 1 20" wheel choices (Hate both of them)
There are 4 Launch Option packages that bundle different specific items. Results in very limited customization (at least for initial launch ordering). The standard feature list is fairly extensive, however.
So we surmise from published trade sources that the base MSRP is $83,800 w/o destination charge. With the launch packages spec'd as they are, you could easily push pricing into the stratosphere just to option the car with what you really want---but end up paying for things you wouldn't have otherwise ordered.
derf
There are 4 Launch Option packages that bundle different specific items. Results in very limited customization (at least for initial launch ordering). The standard feature list is fairly extensive, however.
So we surmise from published trade sources that the base MSRP is $83,800 w/o destination charge. With the launch packages spec'd as they are, you could easily push pricing into the stratosphere just to option the car with what you really want---but end up paying for things you wouldn't have otherwise ordered.
derf
Last edited by derfA8L; 05-19-2018 at 07:16 AM.
05-19-2018, 07:58 AM
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These option packages are killers. When I looked at D4 S8 Plus MSRP's on dealer lots, they all had about $35k of options. I was lucky enough to get a build order slot on my Plus near the end of production, and I was able to knock off about $25k of unwanted options and get exactly what I wanted. Then negotiate the discount from MSRP from there. I have no idea how long it will be until D5 purchasers can go that route, but If you can stand the wait, it's worth it.
05-20-2018, 04:59 PM
#3
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Appears to be for order "launch" vehicles — As expected, V6 only. No published pricing - Color choices limited to 6 colors - 3 standard interior colors with 1 Design Select interior - 1 19" & 1 20" wheel choices (Hate both of them)
There are 4 Launch Option packages that bundle different specific items. Results in very limited customization (at least for initial launch ordering). The standard feature list is fairly extensive, however.
So we surmise from published trade sources that the base MSRP is $83,800 w/o destination charge. With the launch packages spec'd as they are, you could easily push pricing into the stratosphere just to option the car with what you really want---but end up paying for things you wouldn't have otherwise ordered.
derf
There are 4 Launch Option packages that bundle different specific items. Results in very limited customization (at least for initial launch ordering). The standard feature list is fairly extensive, however.
So we surmise from published trade sources that the base MSRP is $83,800 w/o destination charge. With the launch packages spec'd as they are, you could easily push pricing into the stratosphere just to option the car with what you really want---but end up paying for things you wouldn't have otherwise ordered.
derf
Is there a guide with prices?
05-21-2018, 06:49 AM
#4
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Not released yet. This is typical in that the OG with pricing usually gets published after the initial guide w/o pricing comes out...Probably will see the OG with retail pricing in a few weeks (or sooner).
05-21-2018, 07:08 AM
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I know there are a bunch of people on here that have expressed their dislike for the new car..... but I think it's stunning and can't wait to see what they do with the S version.
05-21-2018, 01:16 PM
#6
Tell me, is Valetta leather the lowest grade that Audi offers or is it the same as Valcona? I think I have Valetta and sometimes I have to wonder if its real leather. Also, I agree with derf on the wheel offerings. Both ugly.
05-21-2018, 02:07 PM
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Valcona is an upgraded leather over Valetta. Valcona used to be included in the A8's "Luxury Package" with Valetta being the standard leather.
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05-21-2018, 04:07 PM
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There was -0- chance of Audi shipping A8L's to the U.S. with the Traffic Jam Pilot (Level 3 autonomy) with most of the various regulatory agencies in the U.S. (state and federal) not being in agreement but that was the primary reason I've read for the greatly delayed launch here---as others in this forum have already discussed in other threads, this is a "blown" launch.
05-22-2018, 08:06 AM
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...There was -0- chance of Audi shipping A8L's to the U.S. with the Traffic Jam Pilot (Level 3 autonomy) with most of the various regulatory agencies in the U.S. (state and federal) not being in agreement but that was the primary reason I've read for the greatly delayed launch here---as others in this forum have already discussed in other threads, this is a "blown" launch.
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05-28-2018, 12:29 PM
#10
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Appears to be for order "launch" vehicles — As expected, V6 only. No published pricing - Color choices limited to 6 colors - 3 standard interior colors with 1 Design Select interior - 1 19" & 1 20" wheel choices (Hate both of them)
There are 4 Launch Option packages that bundle different specific items. Results in very limited customization (at least for initial launch ordering). The standard feature list is fairly extensive, however.
So we surmise from published trade sources that the base MSRP is $83,800 w/o destination charge. With the launch packages spec'd as they are, you could easily push pricing into the stratosphere just to option the car with what you really want---but end up paying for things you wouldn't have otherwise ordered.
derf
There are 4 Launch Option packages that bundle different specific items. Results in very limited customization (at least for initial launch ordering). The standard feature list is fairly extensive, however.
So we surmise from published trade sources that the base MSRP is $83,800 w/o destination charge. With the launch packages spec'd as they are, you could easily push pricing into the stratosphere just to option the car with what you really want---but end up paying for things you wouldn't have otherwise ordered.
derf