Coupe Over $45,000: 2011 Audi S5
The 2011 Audi S5 captures the essence of an expensive and exotic GT car in an affordable and yet still incredibly sexy package. Though both the S5 coupe and the Cabriolet (convertible) are similarly equipped and come with all-wheel drive, each has a significantly different character due to unique engine and transmission choices. The coupe gets a melodic 354-horsepower V8 that feeds its power through a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The Cabriolet gets a more modern 333-hp supercharged V6 that matches the V8's acceleration but boosts gas mileage with a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.
Regardless of body style, you can expect the same high-quality cabin with top-notch materials, the latest electronics and superbly comfortable sport seats. One Audi S5 owner gives the final package this glowing review: "I am thrilled! It's the S5's seductive good looks, V8 power and four-wheel grip." Another owner says, "Beautiful car inside and out and what a joy to drive. Handles so confidently and smoothly. The extra power over the A5 changes the car considerably. You won't go wrong if you pick this car."
Wagon $35K-$45K: 2011 Audi A4 Wagon
Whatever the traditional image of the station wagon might be, the Audi A4 Wagon is the opposite. This sport wagon is more like a sport sedan with an extra-large trunk, as it has a lively personality that makes even daily chores a genuine driving pleasure. Moreover, the combination of its 211-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine and all-wheel drive gives it a dimension of fuel efficiency and all-weather capability that you might not otherwise expect in such a sporty vehicle. As a downside, the A4 Sport Wagon is sized like a sport sedan, so its rear seat is not spacious and its cargo bay is not expansive.
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