Just in case someone has not posted this....btw, I am quite suprised, the S5 actually came in under what most were guessing.

here is the press release text:

AUDI ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING FOR 2008 A5 AND S5 MODELS
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the allnew
2008 A5 and S5 coupes. A5 models with a six-speed manual transmission will start
at $39,900 and S5 models with a six-speed manual start at $50,500. Both the A5 and S5
have asymmetric quattro® all-wheel drive standard. Destination charges are $775 for
both models, and are not included in the base price. Six-speed Tiptronic® automatic
transmissions are available for both models and are a $1,300 option.


Manual transmission S5 models will arrive at dealers in November 2007. All A5 models
and Tiptronic S5 cars will be available in spring of 2008.


The 2008 A5 is powered by 3.2 FSI V6 engine with the new Audi Valvelift System, and
produces 265 hp at 6500 rpm and 243 ft.-lbs. of torque between 3250-5000 rpm. The S5
has a 4.2 FSI V8 engine making 354 hp at 6800 rpm and 325 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3500
rpm. Both engines give the new coupe breath-taking acceleration. The A5 takes just 5.8
seconds from 0-60 mph, while the S5 is an even faster 4.9 seconds.


All coupe models will come with numerous luxury features as standard such as leather
covered power front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, in-dash six-CD changer
and Sirius® satellite radio, electromechanical parking brake, driver info display, rain and
light sensor for automatic lights and wipers, and a leather-covered, multi-function tilt and
telescoping three spoke steering wheel. A5 models come with 18-inch alloy wheels
while S5 models have 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires.


The A5 has a comprehensive list of options that enhance the model in styling, comfort,
and sportiness. A $1,850 Convenience package includes bi-xenon headlamps, heated
front seats, HomeLink®, driver seat and mirror memory, heated, auto-dimming, and
power folding exterior mirrors, and auto-dimming interior mirror with compass. For
drivers who value performance, there is the $2,900 S line Sport package consisting of
more aggressive front and rear bumpers with headlight washers, sport suspension, 19-
inch alloy wheels with performance tires, sport seats, brushed aluminum interior trim,
black headliner, and S line interior and exterior badging.


Options that are available on both the A5 and S5 include Audi Navigation system
($2,390), 505-watt Bang & Olufsen® audio system ($850), and Audi side assist ($500).
Both models also have an available $1,700 Technology package that includes Audi rear
parking system with rear-view camera, adaptive headlights, and Advanced key.

 

Thanks for sharing the info.

 

Thanks for the info. Interesting to see the Bang & Olufsen system only for $850 considering the option is $6300 on the A8 (granted that the A8 B&O system is superior to the A5 one)

 

Nice, the S5 is priced pretty well IMO.

 

Way WAY WAY superior... just like how Acuras have Bose and Maybach have Bose but WAY different.

 

wow i'm really digging the S5.. awesome car!

 

Sline a5 here I come....that car has so much potential it isnt even funny....throw some d's on that *****!

 

very attractive price point. gonna have to think a bit between this and a 335.

 

When is exactly Spring 2008? I have a friend that is interested on the A5.

 

Wow, the S5 is awesomely priced. Time to trade-in my A4!

 

I think S5 is going to be my next car. Gonna wait a year for them to work all the bugs out and hopefully spring for an '09...