Dropping the top on German muscle

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The Basics: Model Mix

Audi has made ordering a 2008 RS 4 Cabriolet a simple affair – there’s but one trim and it’s fully-loaded. Besides the 420-horsepower V-8 under the hood, every example rolling off the assembly line features a nine-speaker Bose sound system complemented by a six-disc CD changer and Sirius satellite radio service, Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system, and a host of creature comfort features. All models include eight-way power front seats with driver-side memory, heated front and rear seats cloaked in Silk Nappa leather, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and much more. Buyers should also enjoy the standard wind blocker and triple-layer “acoustic hood” soft top designed to keep this convertible unusually quiet.

When it comes to options for the RS 4 Cabriolet, there’s little discuss. The six-disc CD changer located in the glovebox can be replaced with an iPod interface and brushed aluminum can be selected as a replacement for standard carbon fiber interior trim.

Pricing

Unlike the RS 4 Sedan, the Cabriolet comes fully-equipped, a point glaringly clear in its base price. That equates to $81,900, or $15,000 more than the four-door variant minus any options. Big bucks, to be sure, but don’t think you’ll be walking out of the Audi dealership for less than $82,000. There’s the $775 destination charge to factor in, along with a $2,100 gas guzzler tax, bringing the tally to $84,775. Tack on another $775 if you’ve got to have yours delivered in Sprint Blue Pearl Effect paint.