Which 2026 Audi Q5 trim should you buy?
$52,800 to $66,800. 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: SQ5 AWD → Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback AWD, +$1,400 for 6 features made standard.
Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback Q5 Sportback $55,100
+$2,300 over the Q5 AWD.
Standard here, not on the Q5 AWD: 19" 5-double-spoke design wheels (Standard), 2.0L TFSI® turbocharged I4, 235/55 R19 105H XL all-season run flat tires (Standard), 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Unitary steel / aluminum composite construction
Cargo (2nd row) 27.6 cu-ft → 24.5 cu-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
SQ5 $65,400
+$10,300 over the Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback Q5 Sportback AWD.
Standard here, not on the Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback Q5 Sportback AWD: 3.0L TFSI® turbocharged V6 engine, 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission, All-new MMI design (Audi Digital Stage / MMI touch display / Audi virtual cockpit), Audi drive select Individual mode (standalone selection with additional drive system options), Expanded voice-control capabilities (Audi assistant with owner's manual information and driver-assist system voice operation), Experience worlds (Activating, Relaxing, Harmonizing mood scenarios with interior lighting, sound, massage, climate), Five-link independent with Sport adaptive air suspension, In-car gaming with Bluetooth controller and wireless headphone support, Remote engine start (included in Audi Connect CARE package), Updated multifunction steering wheel with scroll wheel
HP 268 hp → 362 hp · Torque 295 lb-ft → 406 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 23 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 24.5 cu-ft → 27.6 cu-ft · Wheels 19 in → 20 in
Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback $66,800
+$1,400 over the SQ5 AWD.
Standard here, not on the SQ5 AWD: 20" 5-double-spoke-twist design wheels (Standard), 255/45 R20 105H XL all-season run flat tires (Standard), 3.0L TFSI® turbocharged V6, 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Self-supporting steel body construction
Cargo (2nd row) 27.6 cu-ft → 25.4 cu-ft
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 Q5 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Audi Q5 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SQ5 AWD to the Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback AWD: $1,400 more for 6 features the press kit lists as standard on the Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback AWD and not on the SQ5 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 Q5 trims cost?
4 trims, from $52,800 for the Q5 AWD to $66,800 for the Q5 Sportback / SQ5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.