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2008 Audi RS 4 Features Review

November 5, 2008

FEATURES | 10 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

A sunroof (on the sedan, obviously) and rear park assist are also standard
Edmunds

Selecting the $4,700 Premium Package adds most of the RS4’s remaining features
Cars.com

There’s but one trim and it’s fully-loaded
MyRide.com

The 2008 Audi RS4 lineup comes essentially fully loaded, and while definitely serving to drive the price up, it also guarantees that your Audi RS4 will be one of the most feature-packed vehicles on the road.

The standard features list on the 2008 Audi RS4 sedan is quite long, and on the Cabriolet, MyRide.com says “there’s but one trim and it’s fully-loaded.” On both variants of the Audi RS4, standard items include “xenon headlights, Recaro sport seats with power adjustments…and front seat heaters,” according to Edmunds. ConsumerGuide adds that the sedan features a “power sunroof,” while both convertible and sedan Audi RS4’s boast a “wireless cell phone link.”

For audiophiles, MyRide.com is pleased to report that the 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet “features a nine-speaker Bose sound system complemented by a six-disc CD changer and Sirius satellite radio service”; in addition, Audi throws in a “navigation system” and “host of creature comfort features.” Edmunds finds that the controls are “efficient,” though they also point out “the navigation system isn’t the most user-friendly design.”

Options are nonexistent on the Audi 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, but Cars.com says that “selecting the $4,700 Premium Package” on the Audi 2008 RS4 sedan “adds most of the RS4’s remain-ing features.” Edmunds writes that the Premium Package brings “auto-dimming mirrors, a navigation system, an upgraded Bose audio system with satellite radio,” and “heated rear seats,” which amounts to the standard spec on the Cabriolet. If all this seems a bit too much, ConsumerGuide finds Audi offers a “power sunroof delete” on the 2008 Audi RS4 sedan, which will save a bit of weight and free up some headroom.

Conclusion

The 2008 Audi RS4 has enough high-tech standard features to tempt even the most finicky driver.

FEATURES | 10 out of 10Expert Quotes:A sunroof (on the sedan, obviously) and rear park assist are also standardEdmundsSelecting the $4,700 Premium Package adds most of the RS4’s remaining featuresCars.comThere’s but one trim and it’s fully-loadedMyRide.com The 2008 Audi RS4 lineup comes essentially fully loaded, and while definitely serving to drive the price up, it also guarantees that your Audi RS4 will be one of the most feature-packed vehicles on the road. The standard features list on the 2008 Audi RS4 sedan is quite long, and on the Cabriolet, MyRide.com says “there’s but one trim and it’s fully-loaded.” On both variants of the Audi RS4, standard items include “xenon headlights, Recaro sport seats with power adjustments…and front seat heaters,” according to Edmunds. ConsumerGuide adds that the sedan features a “power sunroof,” while both convertible and sedan Audi RS4’s boast a “wireless cell phone link.” For audiophiles, MyRide.com is pleased to report that the 2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet “features a nine-speaker Bose sound system complemented by a six-disc CD changer and Sirius satellite radio service”; in addition, Audi throws in a “navigation system” and “host of creature comfort features.” Edmunds finds that the controls are “efficient,” though they also point out “the navigation system isn’t the most user-friendly design.” Options are nonexistent on the Audi 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, but Cars.com says that “selecting the $4,700 Premium Package” on the Audi 2008 RS4 sedan “adds most of the RS4’s remain-ing features.” Edmunds writes that the Premium Package brings “auto-dimming mirrors, a navigation system, an upgraded Bose audio system with satellite radio,” and “heated rear seats,” which amounts to the standard spec on the Cabriolet. If all this seems a bit too much, ConsumerGuide finds Audi offers a “power sunroof delete” on the 2008 Audi RS4 sedan, which will save a bit of weight and free up some headroom. ConclusionThe 2008 Audi RS4 has enough high-tech standard features to tempt even the most finicky driver. 2008 AUDI RS4 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Mother Proof: “Strong lines, confident stance and just the right amount of sparkle” Edmunds: "Stealthy appearance" ForbesAutos: “Visual subtlety is intentional, with upscale body touches that say ‘high-class sport sedan’” For those looking for a ...

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The 2008 Audi RS4 competes in two arenas; against sedans, it's a head-to-head foe of the BMW M3, though priced much higher, and the new Lexus IS-F, also much cheaper. The RS4 has the all-wheel-drive advantage, however. Among convertibles, the Mercedes-Benz SL550 isn't quite as quick and it's only a two-seater, but it comes with a folding hardtop standard. Jaguar's lovely XKR has scalding-hot power and a feline grace about it, as well as a fantastic six-speed automatic with paddle shifters and two very small, very unusable rear seats. The V-10-powered BMW M6 convertible is even costlier and heftier, and it has a confusing array of interior controls.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By David #1, Posted: 10/30/2009

    Dear Editor. As RS4 owner I can attest to the fact that my bone stock RS4 will go from 0 to 60 mph in easily 4.3 to 4.7 seconds depending on altitude and ambient air temperature. 5.5 is not even the manufacturer listed time, which would be 4.7 and those are always conservative.
    Also having a RWD driver car "compete" with a continuous asymmetrical all wheel drive does not make sense at all.

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