Which 2026 Audi RS trim should you buy?
$40,100 to $130,700. 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: RS 3 AWD → A6 allroad AWD, +$7,000 for 9 features made standard.
S3 $52,000
+$11,900 over the A3 quattro AWD.
Standard here, not on the A3 quattro AWD: Front Brakes: 375mm (14.1") x 34mm cross drilled/ventilated, Rear Brakes: 310mm (12.2") x 22mm ventilated, Tires (Standard): 225/40 R18 92H XL all-season tires, Wheels (Standard): 18" 10-spoke star design, quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter
HP 201 hp → 328 hp · Torque 236 lb-ft → 295 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 26 mpg · Wheels 17 in → 18 in
RS 3 $66,100
+$14,100 over the S3 AWD.
Standard here, not on the S3 AWD: Front Brakes: 375mm (14.8") cross drilled/ventilated; Optional 380 mm (15.0") Ceramic discs, Tires (Standard): 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer, Wheels (Standard): 19" 10-cross-spoke design, bicolor finish
HP 328 hp → 394 hp · Torque 295 lb-ft → 369 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 23 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
A6 allroad $73,100
+$7,000 over the RS 3 AWD.
Standard here, not on the RS 3 AWD: 7-speed S tronic® dual clutch transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive, Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance, Front Brakes: 6-piston, 14.7" (375mm) ventilated steel discs, Gas Guzzler Tax: $0, Rear Brakes: single-piston, 13.0" (330mm) ventilated steel discs, Tires (Standard): 245/45 R20 103H XL all-season tires, Unitary steel / aluminum composite body construction, Wheels (Standard): 20" 10-V-spoke design, platinum gray finish, allroad air suspension
HP 394 hp → 335 hp · MPG comb 23 mpg → 24 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 8.3 cu-ft → 29.9 cu-ft · Wheels 19 in → 20 in
RS 6 Avant performance $130,700
+$57,600 over the A6 allroad AWD.
Standard here, not on the A6 allroad AWD: Audi RS-tuned adaptive air suspension (front and rear), Brakes: 16.5-in front discs / 14.6-in rear discs, Eight-speed Tiptronic® transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive, Front Brakes: 10-piston, 16.5" (420mm) ventilated steel discs, Rear Brakes: single-piston, 14.6" (370mm) ventilated steel discs, Tires (Standard): 275/35 R21 103Y XL summer, Wheels (Standard): 21" 10-spoke star design
HP 335 hp → 621 hp · Torque 369 lb-ft → 627 lb-ft · MPG comb 24 mpg → 16 mpg · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
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 RS trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Audi RS trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the RS 3 AWD to the A6 allroad AWD: $7,000 more for 9 features the press kit lists as standard on the A6 allroad AWD and not on the RS 3 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 RS trims cost?
5 trims, from $40,100 for the A3 quattro AWD to $130,700 for the RS 6 Avant performance AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.