Which 2027 Audi Q8 trim should you buy?
$76,900 to $139,700. 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: Q8 AWD → SQ8 AWD, +$23,700 for 5 features made standard.
SQ8 $100,600
+$23,700 over the Q8 AWD.
Standard here, not on the Q8 AWD: Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance and Dynamic steering, Five-link independent with Sport adaptive air suspension, Front Brakes: 6-piston 15.8" (400mm) Ventilated steel discs, Tires (Standard): 285/40 R22 110H XL all-season, Wheels (Standard): 22" 5-arm-falx design, bicolor finish
HP 335 hp → 500 hp · Torque 369 lb-ft → 568 lb-ft · MPG comb 19 mpg → 16 mpg · Wheels 21 in → 22 in
RS Q8 performance $139,700
+$39,100 over the SQ8 AWD.
Standard here, not on the SQ8 AWD: Front Brakes: 10-piston 17.3" (440mm) Ceramic discs, RS-tuned adaptive air suspension with active roll stabilization, Rear Brakes: single-piston 14.6" (370mm) Ceramic discs, Tires (Standard): 295/40 ZR22 112Y XL summer, Wheels (Standard): 22" 10-spoke star design
HP 500 hp → 631 hp · Torque 568 lb-ft → 627 lb-ft · Cargo (2nd row) 33.7 cu-ft → 33.0 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 2027 Audi Q8 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Audi Q8 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the Q8 AWD to the SQ8 AWD: $23,700 more for 5 features the press kit lists as standard on the SQ8 AWD and not on the Q8 AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Audi Q8 trims cost?
3 trims, from $76,900 for the Q8 AWD to $139,700 for the RS Q8 performance AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.