2021 Audi SQ5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$9,600
- 6 trims. $52,900 to $62,500.
- Base: Premium AWD. Top: Prestige AWD.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $52,900 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 349 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Sportback Premium AWD | $56,100 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 349 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Sportback Prestige AWD | $56,100 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 349 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Sportback Premium Plus AWD | $56,100 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 349 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $57,300 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 349 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
| Prestige AWD | $62,500 | $1,195 | 3.0L 6cyl | 349 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Premium to Sportback Premium: +$3,200
Premium AWD $52,900 to Sportback Premium AWD $56,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Traction control, Alarm system, Leather steering wheel.
Sportback Premium to Sportback Prestige: $0
Sportback Premium AWD $56,100 to Sportback Prestige AWD $56,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Wi-Fi hotspot, plus 3 more.
Sportback Premium Plus to Premium Plus: +$1,200
Sportback Premium Plus AWD $56,100 to Premium Plus AWD $57,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Steering wheel controls, Roof rails.
Premium Plus to Prestige: +$5,200
Premium Plus AWD $57,300 to Prestige AWD $62,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Sportback Prestige AWD, $56,100. Optional from Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Sportback Prestige AWD, $56,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Sportback Prestige AWD, $56,100.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Sportback Prestige AWD, $56,100.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Sportback Prestige AWD, $56,100.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Sportback Premium AWD, $56,100. Optional from Premium AWD, $52,900.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Premium AWD | Sportback Premium AWD | Sportback Prestige AWD | Sportback Premium Plus AWD | Premium Plus AWD | Prestige AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | S | S | 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 | N | S | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S | O | O | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | O | S | S | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 349 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 20 mpg.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Sportback Premium AWD, Sportback Prestige AWD, Sportback Premium Plus AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$4,400.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $52,900 | $52,900 | $0 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $52,900 | $57,300 | +$4,400 |
| Prestige AWD | $52,900 | $62,500 | +$9,600 |
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