Audi A5 and S5

Mid-Size Coupe

 

2011 Audi A5 and S5

The lowest depreciation rate was just one of the elements that helped the tandem from Audi – the A5 and S5 - outperform the competitors in this group, including the well respected Cadillac CTS.  The result was total cost of ownership that was almost 5% less than expected, providing buyers with a financial reward to go with the nine new design changes that add to this car’s great driver experience.
 

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Premium 2D Coupe 6sp Qtro
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation: $7,222 $3,174 $3,174 $2,985 $2,833 $19,388
Fees & Taxes: 2,126 119 122 107 111 $2,585
Finance: 1,646 1,321 975 609 220 $4,771
Fuel: 2,051 2,123 2,199 2,277 2,358 $11,008
Insurance: 1,753 1,730 1,707 1,685 1,667 $8,542
Maintenance: 237 253 1,995 517 646 $3,648
Opportunity Cost: 73 112 152 203 247 $787
Repairs: 0 0 0 930 1,394 $2,324
Total: $15,108 $8,832 $10,324 $9,313 $9,476 $53,053
Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model.  Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000.  Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described.

 

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