Trim Report

Audi A8 L 4.22013

Includes:A8|L 4.2
$2,995
Starting From
55
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 55 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,995
Max $22,700
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L 4.2 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$9,746
$10K–$19K
19 listings101,316 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

2013 Audi A8 L 4.2 Pricing

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Where to Find Audi A8 L 4.2

Location data for all 2013 Audi A8 trims combined

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Audi A8 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2013 Audi A8 trims

Low Concern

The 2013 Audi A8 has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 49 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
49
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

Across 1 model years, 49 owners have filed complaints about the 2013 Audi A8. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine26
02Unknown Or Other3
03Visibility/wiper2
04Engine,fuel/propulsion System2
05Fuel/propulsion System2
49 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi A8 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2013 Audi A8 trims

15–21mpg combined
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13-18city
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20-28hwy
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$2,750-$3,850/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2013 Audi A8 returns 15–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
A8 - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average
A8 - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$2,750/yr5/10 Average
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
19mpg
4.0L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average
A8 L - Automatic (S8)
15mpg
6.3L 12-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
13 city20 hwy~$3,850/yr3/10 Poor

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

L 4.2 Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2013 Audi A8 L 4.2

How does the L 4.2 compare to other Audi A8 trims?

Every Audi A8 trim targets a different buyer. The 2013 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2013 Audi A8 L 4.2?

The L 4.2 shares its core mechanicals with other Audi A8 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2013 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Audi A8 L 4.2?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Audi A8 L 4.2 year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Audi A8 overview compares all years side by side.

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