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      07-24-2020, 10:16 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by ntg44 View Post
I feel the same way to a lesser extent. I was cross shopping the S5 and RS5 Sportback last fall. And while I absolutely love the sharper edges of the RS5 body, from what I'm looking for out of a car, the S5 is a better fit for me.

I prefer a single turbo air-to-air intercooled engine, and the performance when I drove the S5 from 0-80 is plenty fun for what I need. I'd take the 20k savings and mod an S5 Sportback if it was up to me. It still looks killer.

I also prefer the available seat color options in the S5. The RS5 is limited to black with colored contrast stitching, and it's just not as interesting as the S5 options.
I think the seat color options are the same between the S5 and RS5 (although you can get the warm weather package in the S5).

Regarding other's comments re: Ride/Steering - you simply must put the car in dynamic mode. I thought the ride was similar to my M3 (maybe a touch softer? I have the 19s) and the steering a touch better.
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