The performance-oriented RS 5 slots above the already amped up S5 and regular A5 in price and power. It’s equipped with a 4.2-liter V-8 good for 450 horsepower and 317 pounds-feet of torque.
Our test RS 5 coupe Quattro started at $68,900 but had an as-tested price of $77,320, including destination, thanks to goodies like the pearly paint, MMI Navigation Package, Titanium Package and sport exhaust system. Even without the options, it commands a hefty premium over the S5’s $51,795 starting price and makes the A5, which bases at, $38,745, look like a bargain.
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