Which 2026 Audi A5 trim should you buy?
$50,200 to $63,300. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Audi's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: Prestige AWD → A5 Sedan S5 AWD, +$13,100 for 4 features made standard.
Premium $50,200
+— over the A5 Sedan A5 AWD.
Standard here, not on the A5 Sedan A5 AWD: 2.0L TFSI® turbocharged I4 / 3.0L TFSI® turbocharged V6, 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission, All-new MMI technology and design enhancements (updated MMI interface), Audi Connect CARE package with remote engine start, Audi Signature Care scheduled maintenance (first 3 years / 30,000 mi.), Audi digital assistant with expanded voice control capabilities, Audi virtual cockpit digital instrument display, Experience worlds (Activating, Relaxing, and Harmonizing interior mood scenarios), Heated steering wheel, In-car gaming via Audi Application Store with Bluetooth controller support, New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 year / 50,000 mi.), Powertrain Limited Warranty (4 year / 50,000 mi.), Roadside Assistance (4 year / Unlimited mileage), Top view camera system (standard on A5 Premium and S5; with 3D view on Prestige) and 1 more
Premium Plus $50,200
+— over the Premium AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
Prestige $50,200
+— over the Premium Plus AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
A5 Sedan S5 $63,300
+$13,100 over the Prestige AWD.
Standard here, not on the Prestige AWD: 3.0L TFSI® turbocharged V6, 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch, Five-link independent with Sport adaptive air suspension (standard), Self-supporting steel body construction
HP 268 hp → 362 hp · Torque 295 lb-ft → 406 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 23 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
S5 $63,300
+— over the A5 Sedan S5 AWD.
Standard here, not on the A5 Sedan S5 AWD: 2.0L TFSI® turbocharged I4 / 3.0L TFSI® turbocharged V6, 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission, All-new MMI technology and design enhancements (updated MMI interface), Audi Connect CARE package with remote engine start, Audi Signature Care scheduled maintenance (first 3 years / 30,000 mi.), Audi dashcam system (high-resolution 4K integrated dashcam), Audi digital assistant with expanded voice control capabilities, Audi virtual cockpit digital instrument display, Dynamic plus drive select mode (S5 exclusive), Experience worlds (Activating, Relaxing, and Harmonizing interior mood scenarios), Five-link independent suspension (standard), Heated steering wheel, In-car gaming via Audi Application Store with Bluetooth controller support, New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 year / 50,000 mi.) and 6 more
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2026 Audi A5 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Audi A5 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Prestige AWD to the A5 Sedan S5 AWD: $13,100 more for 4 features the press kit lists as standard on the A5 Sedan S5 AWD and not on the Prestige AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Audi A5 trims cost?
6 trims, from $50,200 for the A5 Sedan A5 AWD to $63,300 for the S5 AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.