The must anticipated pricing and details were released today by Audi USA. The 2013 Audi RS5 will start at $68,900. The RS 5 is powered by the potent 4.2L FSI engine that puts out 450HP and comes standard with Audi quattro and the sport differential.
The base model will include the following features:
- 19″ 10-spoke forged wheels with 265/35 summer tires*
- Audi drive select controls
- Audi music interface with iPod® cable
- Audi concert radio (1CD) with SIRIUS satellite radio
- Audi xenon plus front lighting with LED DRLs & taillights
- Auto-dimming interior mirror with compass
- Auto-dimming, heated exterior mirrors
- RS-design Carbon Fiber inlays
- Color driver information system with trip computer
- Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
- Heated, 12-way power front seats with driver memory
- Preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth®)
- 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles
- Audi adaptive light
- Audi advanced key
- Headlight washer system
- RS exterior kit:
- Wide-body design
- Speed-activated rear spoiler
- Matte Alu-optic mirror housings & grille
- Dual oval-outlet exhaust, silver pipe finishers
- V8 badging on front fenders, RS 5 logos on grille & trunk lid
- Fine Nappa leather RS-embossed sport seats
- Tire sealant / mobility kit with tools and car jack
- Split-folding rear seatback
- RS-specific sport suspension & brake system
- Three-zone climate control
- Tilting glass panel sunroof with retractable shade
- Audi quattro with sports differential
- Front and rear acoustic parking sensors
- 174 mph top speed limiter
OPTIONS:
Audi MMI Navigation plus package $3550
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System HDD
- Navi with voice control
- 1 CD/DVD-player & HD radio
- MMI “high” control panel
- Audi rearview camera
- Audi connect with online services
Driver Assist package $3,240
- Audi adaptive cruise control
- Audi dynamic steering
- Audi side assist
Titanium package $2500
- Exterior mirror housings in body color (Alu-optic delete)
- 20″ 5-arm-Rotor-design wheels with 275/30 summer tires*
- Black Optics kit (gloss black grille & matte black window trim)
20″ 5-arm-Rotor-design wheels, silver finish, with 275/30 summer tires $1,000
Ceramic Front Brakes $6,000
Leather / Alcantara S Sport seats $750
Aluminum Race inlays $0
Sports exhaust system with black finishers $1,000
Power rear window sunshade $350
Available standard colors include:
- Phantom Black Pearl Effect
- Panther Black Crystal Effect
- Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
- Suzuka Gray Metallic
- Ibis White
- Prism Silver Crystal Effect
- Misano Red Pearl Effect
- Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
We will let you know when we get more information, for now, get on the list at your dealer! 
So the available colors are: black, black, grey, grey, white, silver, red, blue
I count only two actual colors there. Where are the interesting colors like Solar Orange, Imola Yellow, Nogaro Blue?
$6k for ceramic brakes? Yikes!
Order goes in tomorrow…
whats missing is Alu-Optic for $750.Other than that looks sweet deal:)
so, shift paddles are standard? MT not an option on an RS car?
Would really get excited if it was v6 twin turbo or 5 cyl variable vane turbo, or something to that effect…
On AoA’s site, the only trans I see is the 7 speed S-Tronic. Sad for many, but the third pedal is not that big a deal to most.
what about production numbers for the US? How long will the run be?
Weak… Same engine as the 2006 RS4, common Audi! MB, BMW, Cadi, all going forced induction…..
I hope the optional sport seats are the Euro spec ones!
And $6k for ceramic brakes is a bargain. Just look what Porsche charges! Or look at the cost to add ceramic brakes.
Pricing puts it right in line with the Bimmer M3.