Trim Report

Audi A8 3.0T2012

Includes:A8|3.0T
$8,000
Starting From
9
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 9 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,000
Max $19,995
From $8,000
Fresh

3.0T Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,000
$5K–$40K
28 listings98,214 avg miles
3.0T
From$8,000
9 listings|$8K–$20K
4.2
From$5,495
10 listings|$5K–$13K
L 3.0T
From$5,500
466 listings|$6K–$114K
L 4.0T
From$7,777
92 listings|$8K–$48K
L 4.2
From$2,995
55 listings|$3K–$23K
L TDI
From$6,100
22 listings|$6K–$25K
L W12
From$13,995
4 listings|$14K–$40K

2012 Audi A8 3.0T Pricing

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Where to Find Audi A8 3.0T

Location data for all 2012 Audi A8 trims combined

34States

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Audi A8 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Audi A8 trims

Low Concern

The 2012 Audi A8's low safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 11 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
16V6190002016-24-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Audi A8 has accumulated 11 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine2
02Steering2
03Electrical System,air Bags,unknown Or Other1
04Fuel System, Gasoline,engine1
05Engine,fuel/propulsion System,visibility/wiper1
11 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi A8 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Audi A8 trims

16–21mpg combined
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14-18city
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21-28hwy
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$2,750-$3,600/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2012 Audi A8 ranges from 16 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
A8 - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
16mpg
6.3L 12-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
14 city21 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the 3.0T Worth It?

Common questions about the 2012 Audi A8 3.0T

How does the 3.0T compare to other Audi A8 trims?

with 9 listings tracked, the 3.0T sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Audi A8 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Audi A8 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Audi A8 3.0T?

Budget for standard 3.0T maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Audi A8 3.0T?

The best model year for the Audi A8 3.0T comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Audi A8 overview.

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