Audi trim levels explained

Audi A3, S3 and RS 3 trim levels

For 2027 the Audi A3 family is three cars: the A3 quattro ($40,700, 201 hp), the S3 ($52,500, 328 hp) and the RS 3 ($67,500, 394-hp five-cylinder), before a $1,395 destination charge. Audi moved the A3 to a single trim with option packages for 2027 and gave the line a new 11.9-inch plus 12.8-inch Digital Stage dashboard.

Audi A4 and S4 trim levels

The 2025 model year was the last for the Audi A4 in Audi's US lineup releases. It came as the A4 S line 45 TFSI ($44,100), A4 allroad ($47,600) and S4 ($54,900), each in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige, before a $1,295 destination charge. Audi says the all-new 2025 A5 replaces the A4 sedan.

Audi A5, S5 and RS 5 trim levels

The 2027 Audi A5 is a five-door lift-back sedan sold as one trim with packages: the A5 starts at $50,400 with a 268-hp 2.0L, and the S5 at $63,600 with a 362-hp 3.0L V6, before $1,395 destination. quattro is standard. This A5 arrived for 2025 and replaced both the A5 Sportback and the A4 sedan.

Audi A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant trim levels

The 2027 Audi A6 sedan comes in one trim at $64,900 with a 362-hp 3.0L V6, quattro and S tronic, before $1,395 destination. For 2026 Audi also sold the A6 allroad ($73,100) and RS 6 Avant performance ($130,700). The electric A6 Sportback e-tron is a separate model line with its own pricing.

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and S6 Sportback e-tron trim levels

The 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron starts at $66,700 for the 375-hp rear-drive model, $68,700 for the 456-hp quattro and $79,600 for the 543-hp S6 Sportback e-tron, before $1,395 destination. Each comes in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige, though the S6 now starts at Premium Plus. In North America Audi sells it only as a Sportback.

Audi A7, S7 and RS 7 trim levels

For 2026 Audi's A7 line is just the RS 7 performance, priced at $132,700 before $1,395 destination, with a 621-hp twin-turbo V8. The A7 55 TFSI ($72,000) and S7 ($85,700) ended after 2025 as the all-new A6 sedan took over the mid-size slot. The A7 is absent from Audi's 2027 lineup release.

Audi A8 and S8 trim levels

The 2027 Audi A8 comes in two versions: the A8 L 55 TFSI at $95,100 with a 335-hp 3.0L V6, and the S8 at $130,000 with a 563-hp 4.0L twin-turbo V8, both before $1,395 destination. Both use quattro and an 8-speed Tiptronic. Audi's US pricing lists only the long-wheelbase A8 L and the S8.

Audi Q3 trim levels

The 2027 Audi Q3 comes in one version, the Q3 S line quattro, at $44,400 before $1,395 destination, with a 255-hp 2.0L turbo four, 7-speed S tronic and quattro. The third-generation Q3 arrived for 2026 at $43,700 and replaced the previous Q3 40 and Q3 45 TFSI models.

Audi Q4 e-tron trim levels

The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron starts at $50,600 for the rear-drive Q4 45 e-tron (282 hp), $56,000 for the dual-motor Q4 55 e-tron quattro (335 hp) and $59,000 for the Q4 Sportback 55 e-tron, before $1,395 destination. Each comes in Premium or Premium Plus, all with an 82 kWh battery.

Audi Q5 and SQ5 trim levels

The 2027 Audi Q5 starts at $53,300 with a 268-hp 2.0L, the SQ5 at $65,900 with a 362-hp V6, the Q5 Sportback at $55,600 and the SQ5 Sportback at $67,300, before $1,395 destination. All use quattro and S tronic. The third-generation Q5 arrived in May 2025; for 2027 Audi sells it as one trim with packages.

Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron trim levels

The 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron quattro starts at $64,500 (456 hp) in Premium, $69,500 in Premium Plus and $73,700 in Prestige; the 509-hp SQ6 e-tron starts at $73,200, before $1,395 destination. quattro is standard for 2027, ending the rear-drive version. Sportback body styles cost about $2,400–$3,800 more.

Audi Q7 and SQ7 trim levels

The all-new 2027 Audi Q7 starts at $70,900 with a 429-hp 2.9L twin-turbo V6, and the SQ7 at $98,700 with a 591-hp 4.0L V8, before a $1,295 destination charge. Both seat six or seven and use quattro with an 8-speed Tiptronic. The previous Q7 45 TFSI and 55 TFSI ended with the 2026 model year.

Audi Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8 trim levels

The 2027 Audi Q8 55 TFSI costs $76,900 (Premium), $82,100 (Premium Plus) or $87,500 (Prestige) with a 335-hp V6. The 500-hp SQ8 runs $100,600–$108,100, and the 631-hp RS Q8 performance is $139,700, all before $1,395 destination. Every version uses quattro and an 8-speed Tiptronic.

Audi Q8 e-tron trim levels

In 2025, its last year in Audi's US lineup releases, the Audi Q8 e-tron started at $74,800 with 402 hp and a 114 kWh battery; the Q8 Sportback e-tron at $78,200; and the three-motor, 496-hp SQ8 e-tron at $90,200, before $1,295 destination. It replaced the original Audi e-tron for 2024.

Audi e-tron GT trim levels

For 2026 the Audi e-tron GT came as the 670-hp S e-tron GT ($127,700 Premium Plus, $137,000 Prestige) and the 912-hp RS e-tron GT performance ($170,500), before $1,395 destination. Audi's 2027 lineup release lists only the RS e-tron GT performance, unchanged at $170,500. Horsepower figures are with launch control.

Audi TT trim levels

In its last US years the third-generation Audi TT came as the TT Coupe ($52,200 for 2023), TT Roadster ($56,300) and TTS Coupe ($61,900), all quattro with a 2.0L turbo four. The 394-hp TT RS ended after 2022 at $73,200, and Audi closed out the TT with a 50-unit TT Roadster Final edition at $67,800.

Audi R8 trim levels

The 2023 Audi R8, its final US model year, came as the V10 performance RWD Coupe ($158,600, 562 hp), V10 performance quattro Coupe ($209,700, 602 hp), matching Spyders ($171,000 and $222,100) and the 602-hp rear-drive R8 GT ($249,900, 150 US units). Audi marked the R8's final laps in August 2023 after 15 years in the US.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

Each trim page lists its own dated Audi sources. Key references:

1. Audi of America media — pricing, model-year changes and specifications — Audi of America
2. audiusa.com — models, build and price — Audi of America