The cards are the same - just an SD Card. But the larger capacity ones may or may not work. If they can work on the Audi stereo then make sure you get a card reader that works with them on the computer.
I assume you have MP3 files or are confident to convert your CDs to MP3's on a computer before copying to a memory card. Note that if you use iTunes the default audio format for imported tracks is AAC and not MP3.
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We've just got a new A4 SE which has the SD Card socket in the dash. As such we didn't take the option to have the iPod/USB interface and are using a 16Gb card that cost us around £30.
The Audi can play SDHC cards (>2Gb), but does take a few minutes to come up with the track listing for our nearly full 16Gb card. However, I read on the internet that early B8 models don't support larger than 2/4 Gb cards and I'm not clear whether the dealer can upgrade the firmware to support large cards.
There is also an Aux socket in the armrest, which can take any MP3 player via what is basically cable with a headphone plug on both ends, although this means the player's interface must be used - (by the passenger presumably - how safe is peering down to the small screen on the player when you're driving? Even using the screen in the A4 could be a dangerous distraction too.)
It sounds like the OP is quite new to the whole MP3 area, and given they've just spent presumably the thick end of £20k on a new car, they might find £100 on an iPod Nano good value because it just makes life so simple - rip from CDs and manage music on iTunes, synch with the iPod and you're home free. Alternatively there may be friends/neighbours that have iPods and memory cards you can borrow briefly to help make a decision based on things like ease of use as well as price, and find out what connectors are needed.
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