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Audi A5 / S5

Audi A5 / S5 Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Audi A5 / S5 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Audi A5 / S5 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010AudiA5 / S5 4.2

36

Fewest         Most

68
5.0
5900
2010AudiS5 3.0T

27

Fewest         Most

29
3.1
3900
2009AudiA5 / S5

72

Fewest         Most

105
8.0
11800
2008AudiA4

59

Fewest         Most

47
7.7
25000
2007AudiA4

55

Fewest         Most Small sample size for S4 performance variant. Seems to require fewer repairs than the A4 on which it's based, but note lower average odometer.

69
7.5
38200
2007AudiS4*

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 17
6.9
30700
2006AudiA4

85

Fewest         Most Includes 2005.5. Much lower repair frequency than B6 A4. Small sample size for S4 performance variant. Seems to require fewer repairs than the A4 on which it's based, but note lower average odometer.

105
7.5
52300
2006AudiS4*

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 17
7.9
42700
2005AudiA4

145

Fewest         Most

29
6.8
64900
2005AudiS4*

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 14
6.7
57700
2004AudiA4

152

Fewest         Most

35
5.2
69800
2004AudiS4

126

Fewest         Most

25
7.2
61500
2003AudiA4

103

Fewest         Most Lower reported repair frequency than the 2002 or 2004. Possibly because sample size is just a bit over the minimum for a full result?

29
6.4
90000
2002AudiA4

148

Fewest         Most

50
6.7
98200
2001AudiA4 / S4*

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 18
6.0
102600
2000AudiA4 / S4

181

Fewest         Most

32
6.2
102200
1999AudiA4 / S4*

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 13
5.8
127800
 

To see how the Audi A5 / S5's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Audi A5 / S5. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2009AudiA5 / S5

53

6

54
11.3
17300
2008AudiA4

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26
11.3
28400
2007AudiA4

74

< 1

32
11.6
42600
2006AudiA4

51

8

53
11.5
55600
 

To see how the Audi A5 / S5's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Audi A5 / S5--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Audi A5 / S5 Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Audi A5 / S5 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2010 Audi A5 / S5 Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Audi A5 / S5 Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Audi A5 / S5 Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Audi A5 / S5 Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Audi A5 / S5's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

If you are unsure about the Audi A5 / S5's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.

More information about extended car warranties: Audi A5 / S5 extended warranty tips.

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Audi A5 / S5 MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Audi A5 / S5. Price the Audi A5 / S5.

Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Audi A5 / S5 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Audi A5 / S5 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Audi A5 / S5.

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Audi A5 / S5 Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Audi A5 / S5 Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Audi A5 / S5's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Audi A5 / S5, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Audi A5 / S5 Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Audi A5 / S5?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a A5 / S5--or not--click here.

Audi A5 / S5 Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Audi A5 / S5 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Audi A5 / S5--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Audi A5 / S5 Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the A5 / S5 by owners, visit:

AudiWorld.com -- Audi A5 / S5 forum

fourtitude.com -- Audi A5 / S5 forum

2011 Audi A5 / S5 Specifications

Body2-door Coupe2-door Convertible
Wheelbase108.3108.3
Length182.1182.1
Width73.073.0
Height54.054.4
Curb Weight36824000
Fuel Capacity16.916.9
R1 Headroom39.139.9
R1 Shoulder Room54.354.3
R2 Headroom36.036.3
R2 Shoulder Room52.846.9
Cargo Volume12.0 
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2011 Audi A5 / S5 2-door Coupe
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Standard Engineturbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 211@4300
TQ: 258@1500
4.2L V8
DOHC-4v
HP: 354@6800
TQ: 325@3500
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)8-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainAWDAWD
Standard Tires245/40HR18 tires255/35YR19 tires
Optional Tires255/35YR19 tires 
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 180W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)Unbranded audio system, 180W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional AudioBang & Olufsen audio system, 505W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bang & Olufsen audio system, 505W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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2011 Audi A5 / S5 2-door Convertible
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Standard Engineturbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 211@4300
TQ: 258@1500
supercharged
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 333@5500
TQ: 325@2900
Standard Transmission8-speed manually-shiftable CVT7-speed automated manual
Optional Transmission(s)8-speed manually-shiftable automatic 
Standard DrivetrainFWDAWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWD 
Standard Tires245/40HR18 tires255/35YR19 tires
Optional Tires255/35YR19 tires 
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 180W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)Unbranded audio system, 180W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional AudioBang & Olufsen audio system, 505W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bang & Olufsen audio system, 505W, 14 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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