2026 Audi A5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$6,500
- 3 trims. $50,200 to $56,700.
- Base: Premium AWD. Top: Prestige AWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $50,200 | $1,295 to $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $52,700 | $1,295 to $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Prestige AWD | $56,700 | $1,295 to $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 268 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Premium to Premium Plus: +$2,500
Premium AWD $50,200 to Premium Plus AWD $52,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio.
Premium Plus to Prestige: +$4,000
Premium Plus AWD $52,700 to Prestige AWD $56,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated rear seats.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Premium Plus AWD, $52,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Prestige AWD, $56,700.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium AWD, $50,200.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Premium AWD | Premium Plus AWD | Prestige AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 268 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 26 mpg.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: Sportback 40 TFSI Premium AWD, Sportback 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, Sportback 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, Sportback S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, Sportback S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$500.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $49,700 | $50,200 | +$500 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $53,300 | $52,700 | -$600 |
| Prestige AWD | $56,150 | $56,700 | +$550 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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