2012
Audi S5

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$53,900
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Cpe Man Prestige
    Starts at
    $53,900
    14 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Man Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $53,900
    14 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Auto Prestige
    Starts at
    $55,100
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Auto Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $55,100
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Prestige
    Starts at
    $59,300
    17 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $59,300
    17 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Man Special Edition
    Starts at
    $68,700
    14 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Performance offshoot of the A5
Four-seat coupe or convertible
4.2-liter V-8 (coupe)
Supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 (convertible)
Rear-biased AWD
Partial-LED headlights

The good & the bad

The good

Acceleration
Braking
Cabin materials
All-weather capabilities
Folding rear seat

The bad

Too much steering assist for a sports car
Clutch can be tricky at low speeds (manual coupe)
Moonroof doesn't retract (coupe)
Highway wind noise (convertible)
Nose-heavy handling (convertible)
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 5,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

88% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.3

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By Kent Sr. from Dover, FL
Owns this car
May 9, 2023

My very last car for keeps

I hunted the entire country for my SE S5 Prestige Cabriolet Convertible. I had purchased one in Miami, but it was so popular that the dealer re-sold it for an even higher price and issued a refund. The overall design of the car is stunning & the features are everything a Handicapped driver could ever wish for. With the exception of braking; All the controls are right on the steering wheel. During my search, I found 2 for sale in the entire country. 1 was up North in Michigan (snow, ice, & road salt territory) and the other was in Houston Texas. I had it shipped to a local business just off the interstate, where I got my 1st ride in my last car As I do with every vehicle, I made my 10 year old car look like a 3 year old with a change to the newer RS rims, black drilled & slotted rotors and all black chrome emblems. I have made it a sleeper by toning down the flashy appearance but it still draws compliments everywhere I go. The features like the blind spot detection, automatic stabilization, 7 speed dual S-tronic transmission allows incredibly fast shifting or automatic if desired, while alerting you to other cars that are close, or if there is a change in the road conditions. The rear view camera with park assist makes it easy to back up with instant alerts if something enters the area behind. The top can be lowered and raise with the key fob or windows can be opened or closed without even getting in the car. with the top down, there is still plenty of trunk space, and the noise level has been designed to be minimal interference to conversation or music. Handling is a dream and it can be driven with one finger at 100 mph which is unbelievably easy to do without trying. There are 2 things that lowered the reliability rating that, in my opinion, should have been corrected. The harmonic balancer & main dive pulley are 2 pieces, bonded together with rubber. When it comes apart, it shreds the accessory belt and appears to be a clutch pulley to the (even seasoned) mechanic. It still provides plenty of torque to avoid throwing any error code, but it will shred belts until it is replaced, That belt is behind the belt for the turbocharger and the is no clearance between the radiator and the tensioner adjustments to change the belt, unless you put the front end of the car in service mode. The other setback is in the turbocharger iself. The inter-cooler elements themself can crack and leak coolant into he rear cylinders causing a low coolant condition with no evidence of a leak anywhere (mimics a bad head gasket). it would be nice if these 2 crippling conditions were made a little more well known to improve dependability and save a ton of money getting unneeded replacement parts. Overall however; this is the only car that came stock, with all the features I ever wanted and then a couple more. The governor comes on at 165 mph while the speedometer goes to 200 and it is clear that there is more power available. If you were to get racing tires, the computer will remove that limit. I've driven 1000 cars & owned 50 or more & this one is tippy top dog. It is a ton of fun and though plain, remains very attractive and catches everyone's eyes.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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By AML from AZ
Owns this car
March 1, 2022

Beautiful car, when it worked

Loved my 2012 S5, kept it perfectly maintained and it was low mileage for the year. Ended up needing an engine replacement at only 65k miles, this was after spending over $10k on it to keep it running in the previous year.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Audi S5?

The 2012 Audi S5 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Premium Plus (3 styles)
  • Prestige (3 styles)
  • Special Edition (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Audi S5?

The 2012 Audi S5 offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Audi S5 reliable?

The 2012 Audi S5 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Audi S5 owners.

Is the 2012 Audi S5 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Audi S5. 88.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 25 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.3

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