Audi A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

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.

Current A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant trim levels: A6 sedan, new generation (2026–present)

The all-new A6 sedan arrived for 2026 with a 362-hp V6, 27 hp more than the previous V6. Audi sold it in Premium ($64,100), Premium Plus ($67,500) and Prestige ($71,400) for 2026, then moved to one trim with packages for 2027, adding a heated steering wheel and surround-view cameras as standard.[1][2][3]

Audi A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant A6 sedan, new generation (2026–present) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2027, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
A6 sedan (Premium)$64,900excl. $1,395 destination; 2026 Premium was $64,100
  • 3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (362 hp, 406 lb-ft)
  • Heated steering wheel and surround-view cameras standard for 2027
  • Executive package: Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, 10.9-inch passenger display
  • Vorsprung package: adaptive air suspension and all-wheel steering
[1][3]
A6 Premium Plus (2026)$67,500excl. $1,395 destination; 2026 model year
  • 3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (362 hp, 406 lb-ft)
  • Head-up display, Bang & Olufsen 3D sound and four-zone climate standard
  • Matrix-design LED headlights with digital DRL
[2]
A6 Prestige (2026)$71,400excl. $1,395 destination; 2026 model year
  • 3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (362 hp, 406 lb-ft)
  • Adaptive air suspension, power soft-close doors, 10.9-inch passenger display
  • Optional Sport plus package with all-wheel steering and sport differential
[2]

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

Previous A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant trim levels: A6 allroad and RS 6 Avant performance (2026 model year)

While the new A6 sedan launched, Audi kept selling the A6 allroad and RS 6 Avant performance for 2026; the allroad was unchanged and the RS 6 added available blue brake calipers. Audi's 2027 lineup release (updated September 2026) does not yet list either.[4][5]

Audi A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant A6 allroad and RS 6 Avant performance (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2026, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
A6 allroad Premium Plus$73,100excl. $1,395 destination
  • 3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (335 hp, 369 lb-ft)
  • Prestige $79,200
  • Unchanged for 2026
[4][5]
RS 6 Avant performance$130,700excl. $1,395 destination
  • 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo V8 (621 hp, 627 lb-ft)
  • 8-speed Tiptronic, quattro
  • Available blue brake calipers for 2026
[4][5]

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

Previous A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant trim levels: Previous-generation A6 / S6 sedan (2019–2025)

Audi launched this A6 as an all-new model for 2019. Its final 2025 lineup included 45 TFSI and 55 TFSI sedans, the 444-hp S6, the allroad, the RS 6 Avant performance and the limited RS 6 Avant GT (85 US units). Prices below are 2025.[6][7][8]

Audi A6, S6 and RS 6 Avant Previous-generation A6 / S6 sedan (2019–2025) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2025, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
A6 45 TFSI$58,100excl. $1,295 destination
  • 2.0L TFSI turbo I4 (261 hp, 273 lb-ft)
  • Premium Plus $62,800
[6]
A6 55 TFSI$62,600excl. $1,295 destination
  • 3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (335 hp, 369 lb-ft)
  • Premium Plus $67,300, Prestige $73,350
[6]
S6$75,900excl. $1,295 destination
  • 2.9L TFSI twin-turbo V6 (444 hp, 442 lb-ft)
  • Premium Plus $80,200, Prestige $84,100
  • Nardo Sport Edition offered for 2025
[6]
A6 allroad$70,500excl. $1,295 destination
  • 3.0L TFSI turbo V6 (335 hp, 369 lb-ft)
  • Premium Plus $70,500, Prestige $76,600
[6]
RS 6 Avant performance$126,600excl. $1,295 destination
  • 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo V8 (621 hp, 627 lb-ft)
  • 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds per Audi
  • Introduced for 2024 at $125,800 with 30 more hp than the prior RS 6
[6][7]
RS 6 Avant GT$198,900excl. $1,295 destination
  • 4.0L TFSI twin-turbo V8 (621 hp, 627 lb-ft)
  • Limited to 85 US units
  • Heritage livery inspired by the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO
[6]

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Audi A6 trims?

Audi sells the 2027 A6 sedan as a single trim at $64,900 with Driver Assistance, Executive, Vorsprung and Air quality packages. For 2026 it was Premium ($64,100), Premium Plus ($67,500) and Prestige ($71,400).

Is there still an Audi S6 sedan?

Audi's 2026 and 2027 lineup releases list no S6 sedan. The 2025 S6, with a 444-hp 2.9L twin-turbo V6, was the last; the S6 name continues on the electric S6 Sportback e-tron.

Is quattro standard on the A6?

Yes. The 2026–2027 A6 sedan, A6 allroad and RS 6 Avant performance all come with quattro.

How much is the Audi RS 6 Avant?

The 2026 RS 6 Avant performance lists at $130,700 before $1,395 destination. Its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 makes 621 hp and 627 lb-ft.

What engine does the new Audi A6 have?

A 3.0L TFSI V6 making 362 hp and 406 lb-ft with a 7-speed S tronic and quattro, which is 27 hp and 37 lb-ft more than the previous A6's V6.

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.

  1. 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)
  2. The all-new 2026 Audi A6 redefines the mid-size luxury sedan (Sep 24, 2025) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
  3. 2027 Audi A6 TFSI Technical Specifications (PDF) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
  4. Audi 2026 lineup launches with Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance included on all models (Aug 21, 2025; updated Aug 3, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
  5. 2026 Audi A6 allroad / RS 6 Avant performance Technical Specifications (PDF, Aug 3, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
  6. 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)
  7. Audi brings more of what's great to the RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 performance models (Jun 27, 2023) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
  8. 2020 Audi A6 / S6 Press Kit (PDF) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)

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