2021 Audi Q5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$18,400
- 7 trims. $43,300 to $61,700.
- Base: 45 TFSI Premium AWD. Top: Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $47,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | $47,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $47,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD | $51,900 | $1,095 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | $55,800 | $1,095 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD | $61,700 | $1,095 | N/A | N/A | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | N/A |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $43,300 to $51,900 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | $43,300 to $54,000 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 362 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
Sportback 45 TFSI Premium to Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige: $0
Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD $47,800 to Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD $47,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Wi-Fi hotspot, plus 3 more.
Plug-in hybrid trims
45 TFSI Premium to Plug-in Hybrid e Premium 55 TFSI: +$8,600
45 TFSI Premium AWD $43,300 to Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD $51,900.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 27 mpg.
- Cargo: 25.9 cu ft to 25.1 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid e Premium 55 TFSI to Plug-in Hybrid e Premium Plus 55 TFSI: +$3,900
Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD $51,900 to Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD $55,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Plug-in Hybrid e Premium Plus 55 TFSI to Plug-in Hybrid e Prestige 55 TFSI: +$5,900
Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD $55,800 to Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD $61,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, $47,800. Optional from 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, $47,800.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, $47,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, $47,800.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, $47,800.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $47,800. Optional from 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | Sportback 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 45 TFSI Prestige AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | O | N | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | O | N | O | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S | O | S | S |
No equipment data: Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD, Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD, Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Plug-in hybrid: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, $43,300.
- The most hp: 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 362 hp, $43,300.
- The best mpg: Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD, 27 mpg, $51,900.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD, Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, Sportback 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD.
- Dropped: 45 TFSI Titanium Premium AWD, 45 TFSI Titanium Prestige AWD, 45 TFSI Titanium Premium Plus AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: -$400.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 | $43,300 | $0 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD | $52,900 | $51,900 | -$1,000 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | $56,600 | $55,800 | -$800 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD | $60,350 | $61,700 | +$1,350 |
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What this cannot tell you
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