Audi A5, S5 and RS 5 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 4, 2026

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.

Current A5, S5 and RS 5 trim levels: A5 / S5 lift-back sedan, 2027 model year

For 2027 Audi moved the A5 and S5 to a single trim with Driver assistance, Executive, Vorsprung and new Sport plus packages. The new RS 5, a plug-in hybrid revealed in February 2026, has no US pricing yet; Audi says US specifications will be announced closer to its on-sale date.[1][2][3]

Audi A5, S5 and RS 5 A5 / S5 lift-back sedan, 2027 model year trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
A5 (Premium)	$50,400excl. $1,395 destination	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (268 hp, 295 lb-ft)	quattro, 7-speed S tronic standard Executive package adds Bang & Olufsen 3D sound and ventilated sport seats; Vorsprung adds a 10.9-inch passenger display and digital OLED taillights New Sport plus package with adaptive S sport suspension and 20-inch wheels [1][2]
S5 (Premium)	$63,600excl. $1,395 destination	3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (362 hp, 406 lb-ft)	Standard sport rear differential Vorsprung package includes adaptive S sport suspension Executive package adds Nappa leather Sport seats plus with massage [1][2][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.

Previous A5, S5 and RS 5 trim levels: A5 / S5 lift-back sedan, launch years (2025–2026)

The all-new 2025 A5 moved to Audi's PPC platform with a 268-hp four (67 hp more than the old A5 Sportback) and a 362-hp S5 V6, both with quattro and S tronic. For 2025–2026 it came in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige; the 2026 update brought new MMI software, the return of the scroll wheel and an available dashcam.[4][5][6][7]

Audi A5, S5 and RS 5 A5 / S5 lift-back sedan, launch years (2025–2026) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
A5 Premium	$50,200excl. $1,295 destination (2026 spec sheet); 2025 A5 was $49,700	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (268 hp, 295 lb-ft)	2026 adds top-view camera and heated steering wheel as standard 0–60 mph in 5.6 seconds per Audi [6][7][4]
A5 Premium Plus	—Audi did not publish a separate Premium Plus price in the sources used	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (268 hp, 295 lb-ft)	Adds the Audi dashcam and offers a Technology package (head-up display, passenger display) [7]
A5 Prestige	—	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (268 hp, 295 lb-ft)	Park assist pro with remote function, rear emergency brake assist and 3D top-view camera Digital DRL signatures and second-generation digital OLED taillights [7][4]
S5	$63,300excl. $1,295 destination; 2025 S5 was $62,700	3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (362 hp, 406 lb-ft)	New 'dynamic plus' drive select mode for 2026 0–60 mph in 4.3 seconds per Audi [6][7][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.

Previous A5, S5 and RS 5 trim levels: A5 / S5 / RS 5 Coupe, Sportback and Cabriolet (through 2025)

The previous A5 family came in three bodies. For 2024 Audi sold the Coupe, Cabriolet and Sportback with A5, S5 and (Coupe/Sportback) RS 5 versions; for 2025 only the Sportback, S5 Sportback and RS 5 Sportback remained. Prices below are 2024 model year.[8][9][10]

Audi A5, S5 and RS 5 A5 / S5 / RS 5 Coupe, Sportback and Cabriolet (through 2025) trims in ladder order with 2024 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2024, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
A5 Sportback 40 TFSI	$46,200excl. $1,095 destination	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (201 hp, 236 lb-ft)	Premium Plus $50,400, Prestige $55,700 2025 price $46,300 [8][9]
A5 Coupe / Sportback S line 45 TFSI	$48,400excl. $1,095 destination	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (261 hp, 273 lb-ft)	Coupe and Sportback both from $48,400; Premium Plus $52,500 [8]
A5 Cabriolet S line 45 TFSI	$55,600excl. $1,095 destination	2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (261 hp, 273 lb-ft)	Premium Plus $59,700, Prestige $64,700 [8]
S5 Coupe / Sportback / Cabriolet	$57,500excl. $1,095 destination	3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (349 hp, 369 lb-ft)	S5 Coupe and Sportback from $57,500; S5 Cabriolet from $66,100 [8]
RS 5 Coupe / Sportback	$79,600excl. $1,095 destination	2.9L TFSI twin-turbo V6 (444 hp, 442 lb-ft)	RS 5 Coupe $79,600, RS 5 Sportback $79,900 RS 5 Sportback continued for 2025 at $79,900 [8][9]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the new Audi A5 a sedan or a Sportback?

Audi calls it a sedan in its specification sheets, but the body is a five-door lift-back. It replaced both the old A5 Sportback and the A4 sedan starting with the 2025 model year.

Is quattro standard on the Audi A5?

Yes. Every 2025–2027 A5 and S5 comes with quattro all-wheel drive and a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.

What is the difference between the A5 and S5?

The A5 uses a 268-hp 2.0L turbo four; the S5 uses a 362-hp 3.0L V6 with a standard sport rear differential. For 2027 the A5 starts at $50,400 and the S5 at $63,600.

Can you still buy an Audi A5 Coupe or Cabriolet?

Not new. Audi's 2025 lineup listed only the A5, S5 and RS 5 Sportback from the old family, and the 2026 and 2027 lineups list only the new A5 and S5.

When is the new RS 5 coming to the US?

Audi revealed the plug-in hybrid RS 5 in February 2026 and said US pricing and specifications would be announced closer to the US on-sale date. It is not in Audi's 2027 US pricing release.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Audi for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

Audi advances digitalization, Driver Assistance features, and packaging simplicity across model year 2027 lineup (Jul 8, 2026; updated Sep 9, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
2027 Audi A5 / S5 Technical Specifications (PDF) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
The new Audi RS 5: high performance in a hybrid (Feb 19, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
All-new Audi A5 model lineup combines dynamic design and spacious interior (Feb 24, 2025; updated May 6, 2025) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
2025 Audi A5 / S5 spec sheet (PDF) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
2026 Audi A5 and S5 Sedans Technical Specifications (PDF, rev. Mar 4, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
2026 model year Audi A5 and Q5 see significant digital design, technology and dynamic enhancements (Jan 20, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
Audi updates 2024 models with new standard features and expanded connected technology (Jun 22, 2023) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
Audi updates 2025 model lineup with streamlined trim selections, compelling option packages, and extended included connected services (Jul 10, 2024) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
Audi announces model year 2023 updates (Apr 20, 2022; pricing updated Dec 1, 2022) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)

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