S-Line vs. non-S-line - what are the exerior differences?

[sakimano]

I haven't really noticed anything other than the door blade looking thing (not sure the proper name) and of course the suspension and those stunning RS6 wheels (if you're selling yours PM ME!).

What are the differences? The B7 was pretty dramatic but I'm not sure it's so dramatic with this car.

[scottyuk]

In the UK the difference is this :

Bumper ‘blade’ in Platinum optic
Chrome fog light surround
Chrome rolled exhaust
S line exterior styling package including:
– S line side skirts
– S line front bumper
– S line rear diffuser
– S line badges on wings
Roof spoiler (Avant models only)

plus of course there's the change in wheels and the suspension drop (either 20 or 30mm)

It's reasonable subtle but enough (IMHO) to make it worthwhile. These took less that a couple of mins to pull off the configurator :

[b8avant]

is the sports pkg suspension different from s-line?

[Anthony]

is the sports pkg suspension different from s-line?

No, it's the same. The Sport Package also includes the same seats, sans the Alcantara.

[sakimano]

In the UK the difference is this :

Bumper ‘blade’ in Platinum optic
Chrome fog light surround
Chrome rolled exhaust
S line exterior styling package including:
– S line side skirts
– S line front bumper
– S line rear diffuser
– S line badges on wings
Roof spoiler (Avant models only)

plus of course there's the change in wheels and the suspension drop (either 20 or 30mm)

It's reasonable subtle but enough (IMHO) to make it worthwhile.

Interesting. Thanks for posting.

My avant has the rear roof spoiler already, as well as a different rear-valence with dual exhaust outlets (left and right), but it's not S-line. I guess some of the specs are different by region. I'd like to add the side skirts. Anyone know of anyone doing that yet?

as for the drop/suspension it's 20mm. The S4 is 30mm.

[Anthony]

Yes all B8 Avants in North America have the dual muffler single tips. And I must say, most of these questions have already been asked and answered a number of times in here...have you searched? A few have added the side blades. It's possible and doable, but it's not as easy a task as one would hope.

[b6onboost]

Since the B8 is new, the differences between the regular and S-Line model seem minimal. The exterior differences have always been Front/Rear Valences, Wheels, Door Blades, and badging. B6/B7/B8 all have these differences on the S-Line models. I actually think the most dramatic difference was on the B6, and that Audi has made the change more subtle with each model. What they are effectively doing is making the non S-Line models sportier to appeal to the masses more.

The B7 was pretty dramatic but I'm not sure it's so dramatic with this car.

[scottyuk]

Interesting. Thanks for posting.

My avant has the rear roof spoiler already, as well as a different rear-valence with dual exhaust outlets (left and right), but it's not S-line. I guess some of the specs are different by region. I'd like to add the side skirts. Anyone know of anyone doing that yet?

as for the drop/suspension it's 20mm. The S4 is 30mm.

The only reason all the Avants have twin tail pipes is that you only get the engines which give this. In the UK, those same engines come with twin pipes like over there. It's just we also have more engines and hence exhuast combinations.

Are you 100% the S4 is a 30mm drop. In the UK it's 20mm....or to be precise 21mm

[ChrisC]

The only reason all the Avants have twin tail pipes is that you only get the engines which give this. In the UK, those same engines come with twin pipes like over there. It's just we also have more engines and hence exhuast combinations.

Are you 100% the S4 is a 30mm drop. In the UK it's 20mm....or to be precise 21mm

I thought the S4 was the same 20mm drop, too. Although, I hope Sakimano is right.

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[sakimano]

Yes all B8 Avants in North America have the dual muffler single tips. And I must say, most of these questions have already been asked and answered a number of times in here...have you searched? A few have added the side blades. It's possible and doable, but it's not as easy a task as one would hope.

touche. It's tough to search for stuff like this...you just have to be around for a while to see the threads, which I haven't, being a B8 noob

one problem I have on Audizine, since I'm talking to the Head Coach, is that searching stuff like A4 B8 S4 etc. doesn't register. (search term is too short). s-line or other common things like that are tough too, because the term comes up in pretty well every thread.

[sakimano]

The only reason all the Avants have twin tail pipes is that you only get the engines which give this. In the UK, those same engines come with twin pipes like over there. It's just we also have more engines and hence exhuast combinations.

Are you 100% the S4 is a 30mm drop. In the UK it's 20mm....or to be precise 21mm

someone at Audi here told me 20 for S-line and 30 for S4, but maybe he was wrong?

[sakimano]

Since the B8 is new, the differences between the regular and S-Line model seem minimal. The exterior differences have always been Front/Rear Valences, Wheels, Door Blades, and badging. B6/B7/B8 all have these differences on the S-Line models. I actually think the most dramatic difference was on the B6, and that Audi has made the change more subtle with each model. What they are effectively doing is making the non S-Line models sportier to appeal to the masses more.

I think the B7 was pretty different (s vs. non-s), but you're right...UltraSport was very different. You're right that B8 is almost non existent though.

The B7 even had a totally different trunk on top of the doorblades, wheels, suspension, front bumper, rear valence.

[rnp614]

The Non-S B7 is absolutely unattractive in my opinion.

[ItsDubC]

I thought I read somewhere that the S-line suspension is actually a little bit lower than the sport pkg suspension...

[ManMachine]

My feeling is that the sport package is sufficient. And of course that and premium plus makes an affordable car.

[Esoteric]

It appears that the differences are bigger on the inside than they are on the outside for the B8's. The alcantara inserts, three spoke wheel, aluminum trim, and black headliner seem to be more noticable than the exterior add-ons (save for those pretty wheels of course).

Is it worth it? Depends on the person, but the s-line I saw at the dealer looked awesome inside (those seats with the badging are fantastic).

My feeling is that the sport package is sufficient. And of course that and premium plus makes an affordable car.

[scottyuk]

I thought I read somewhere that the S-line suspension is actually a little bit lower than the sport pkg suspension...

Audi haven't made this obvious to understand.

In the UK they sell S-line cars which I think is similar to your sport package.

Now the weird bit : as standard S-line cars come with the "sports suspension" which gives a 20mm drop over standard. We have a free of charge option to go for "S-line suspension" which gives a 30mm drop over standard.

However you can't have "S-line suspension" with 19" wheels.

(Dynamic suspension is a 20mm drop over standard regardless of the spec of the car including the S4)

[Audized]

touche. It's tough to search for stuff like this...you just have to be around for a while to see the threads, which I haven't, being a B8 noob

Enclose short terms like "B8 S4" or "B8 A4" with quotes in the search field and hit the search button.

[Sin_city_Rings]

The S-line package is completely worth it IMO.
Everyone that has a no S A4 is tryin to mod it to make as an S-line. Why not just spend the extra cash and just get it. the interior, exterior, wheels make the car ten times as better as with a non S...once again IMO.

AND the S-line and Sport package is the same, thats what i was told at the dealership.

[piotrowr]

It appears that the differences are bigger on the inside than they are on the outside for the B8's. The alcantara inserts, three spoke wheel, aluminum trim, and black headliner seem to be more noticable than the exterior add-ons (save for those pretty wheels of course).

Is it worth it? Depends on the person, but the s-line I saw at the dealer looked awesome inside (those seats with the badging are fantastic).

3 spoke wheel on sport package as well...

[ItsDubC]

AND the S-line and Sport package is the same, thats what i was told at the dealership.

Which dealership? Audi Henderson or Desert Audi? I got my Sport pkg Prem+ from Audi Henderson; I thought the S-line was a Prestige-only option. I chose the Prem+ because I didn't need a lot of the bells & whistles on the Prestige, and the Sport pkg w/ the upgraded wheels, seats, suspension, and steering wheel was totally worth the extra $$$ on top of the base Prem+. You are right tho, I'm seriously considering putting some S-line sideskirts on my ride. And then once I do that, I know I'm gonna want to put on a new rear valence and front lip just to match

One thing I like on my Sport pkg more than the S-line is the front fascia. I'm not really diggin the chrome surrounding the S-line fog lights. Just personal preference.

[Anthony]

One thing I like on my Sport pkg more than the S-line is the front fascia. I'm not really diggin the chrome surrounding the S-line fog lights. Just personal preference.

Yes it sure is, as we put chrome rings around our fogs. Would probably be even easier to black yours out.

[formula1guy]

in my opinion, the S-Line trim is absolutely worth it. I hated to spend the extra money at first (only because you're forced into the $7800 prestige package to get it) but I'm so glad I did. I love the 18 inch sport package on the premium plus but think the S-line looks so much more aggressive. Scott at Portland Audi has some good shots pointing out the difference (s-line sedan and 18 inch sport package avant). He also has some great shots (int and ext) of an ibis white S-Line avant.

http://www.iamaudi.com/a4-s-line-vs-...kage-exterior/

['mk4-turbo]

the S line interior is dramatic...i wish the B7 s lines had different seats :(

overall the B8 s line has a very sleek difference

[Sin_city_Rings]

Which dealership? Audi Henderson or Desert Audi? I got my Sport pkg Prem+ from Audi Henderson; I thought the S-line was a Prestige-only option. .

You purchased yours in hendertucky huh, did you just purchase it? I purchased mine at Desert Audi on 5/1, awesome place, had my GIAC & VagCom tune done there also. Yes, the S-line is a prestige only package and that is what my car is. What i meant was the lowering height on the two packages, i was told they were the same.

[sakimano]

in my opinion, the S-Line trim is absolutely worth it. I hated to spend the extra money at first (only because you're forced into the $7800 prestige package to get it) but I'm so glad I did. I love the 18 inch sport package on the premium plus but think the S-line looks so much more aggressive. Scott at Portland Audi has some good shots pointing out the difference (s-line sedan and 18 inch sport package avant). He also has some great shots (int and ext) of an ibis white S-Line avant.

http://www.iamaudi.com/a4-s-line-vs-...kage-exterior/

that's a great bunch of pics of the S-line Avant.

We have an Ibis Avant and basically I want to replicate the look of the s-line's exterior. Suspension, wheels and sideskirts should do the trick. I don't much care about the s-line rear valence or the marginal differences on the front end, but the sides give that aggressive width that I think the car needs (it's so loooong). Wheels are spot on too...although I may get VMR710 in gunmetal or VMR708 in h-silver as these S-line wheels appear nearly impossible to find. S5 wheels (or A5 for that matter) would work nicely as well.

[ItsDubC]

You purchased yours in hendertucky huh, did you just purchase it? I purchased mine at Desert Audi on 5/1, awesome place, had my GIAC & VagCom tune done there also. Yes, the S-line is a prestige only package and that is what my car is. What i meant was the lowering height on the two packages, i was told they were the same.

Hah ya Hendertucky. I didn't know this at the time, but Audi Henderson is a Stasis dealership. I wouldn't mind getting my B8 Stasis'd sometime in the future

OK so in the US at least, it looks like the S-line and Sports pkg have the same ride height. At least I know what mine will look like if I upgrade to the S-line 19"s sometime in the future. I'd love to see what the 19" Y-spokes from the A5 S-line look like on an A4 w/ S-line/Sports pkg suspension...

[sakimano]

Hah ya Hendertucky. I didn't know this at the time, but Audi Henderson is a Stasis dealership. I wouldn't mind getting my B8 Stasis'd sometime in the future

OK so in the US at least, it looks like the S-line and Sports pkg have the same ride height. At least I know what mine will look like if I upgrade to the S-line 19"s sometime in the future. I'd love to see what the 19" Y-spokes from the A5 S-line look like on an A4 w/ S-line/Sports pkg suspension...

start a thread requesting pics...and prepare for a beating!

(I did this the other day with respect to the S5 wheels)

[Sin_city_Rings]

"Hah ya Hendertucky. I didn't know this at the time, but Audi Henderson is a Stasis dealership. I wouldn't mind getting my B8 Stasis'd sometime in the future ""

OH i did not know that either....it would be interesting to see how much it would be installed, because i wouldnt mind doing that also! I heard it would be around 1500 or so installed including the duel exhaust rear apron...but im not entirely sure.

[Esoteric]

Very helpful pics.

When you read the list of exterior bits for the S-line, you figure it's not going to make a difference, but when you see it all together, it certainly does make the car look sportier.

It'll be interesting to see what Audi does with s-line pricing in Canada for the s-line package. It's already a pretty pricey car with Navigation and Sport packages.

in my opinion, the S-Line trim is absolutely worth it. I hated to spend the extra money at first (only because you're forced into the $7800 prestige package to get it) but I'm so glad I did. I love the 18 inch sport package on the premium plus but think the S-line looks so much more aggressive. Scott at Portland Audi has some good shots pointing out the difference (s-line sedan and 18 inch sport package avant). He also has some great shots (int and ext) of an ibis white S-Line avant.

http://www.iamaudi.com/a4-s-line-vs-...kage-exterior/

[ItsDubC]

start a thread requesting pics...and prepare for a beating!

(I did this the other day with respect to the S5 wheels)

ROFL ya I saw that; Blake wanted his life ended w/ that thread I've seen a few pics of the 19" S5 wheels on an A4, but none of the A5 S-line wheels on an A4. That'd be something new I think (unless I'm totally missing these pics somewhere).

Ya I would've loved to get my ride Stasis'd at Audi Henderson but I live in Houston now, and the closest Stasis dealership is in Dallas

[tXfactor]

i'd like to see 350Z wheels on an A4