Audi A5 Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

The A5 is Audi's compact luxury car, and the 2027 model year is the one most shoppers are pricing right now. Its sticker is the sum of a base price, a delivery charge, and whatever packages and paint you add. Most of the confusion around "Audi A5 price" comes from sources that count those pieces differently.

This page separates them. It shows the starting price, the delivery charge, the figure one outlet publishes with delivery already included, and what the 2025 trims cost, which helps if you are weighing a new car against a lightly used one.

The starting MSRP for the 2027 A5 is $50,400, per Autoevolution. That figure is the manufacturer's suggested price before the destination and delivery charge.

MotorTrend publishes a different number for the A5 2.0 TFSI quattro: $51,795, with destination included. Because the two outlets do not state the same delivery charge, the totals will not line up exactly. When you compare quotes, ask the dealer which figure the quote starts from and whether delivery is already inside it.

Every new Audi sold in the United States carries a destination and delivery charge, and it is the same no matter which dealer you visit.

Autoevolution lists the 2027 charge at $1,295. The window sticker is the final word, so check the amount printed there against the figure in your written quote.

Audi uses a familiar ladder for most of its cars: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Premium is the entry point, Premium Plus adds comfort and technology equipment, and Prestige is the most fully equipped. The exact content of each level changes by model year, so read the current equipment list on Audi's configurator instead of assuming last year's contents carry over.

If a specific feature drives your decision, such as a particular audio system or driver-assistance package, find out which trim includes it. Sometimes the next trim up costs less than adding that feature on its own.

Buying a leftover or nearly new 2025 car is a common way to lower the monthly cost. The 2025 A5 came in three quattro trims.

The Premium was $49,700, the Premium Plus was $53,300, and the Prestige was $56,150, all per iSeeCars. These are MSRPs, so what a buyer actually paid depended on the dealer and the incentives in place at the time. Treat them as a benchmark for how the trims were spaced, since newer pricing moves the whole ladder.

The sticker is a starting point. A few things move it:

• Paint and wheels. Metallic and special paints and larger wheel sizes are usually paid options.
• Packages. Audi bundles technology, comfort, and styling items into packages, and those are often tied to a specific trim.
• Dealer-installed items. Paint protection, nitrogen in the tires, and similar add-ons are set by the dealer and can usually be declined.
• Market conditions. A popular new generation can sell at sticker or above, while an older model year may come with a discount.

Audi sets the MSRP, and the dealer sets the selling price. When a new A5 is in short supply, some dealers add a markup. When inventory is high, some sell below sticker. Ask for an itemized out-the-door quote in writing, with the vehicle price, destination, taxes, registration, and any dealer fees on separate lines. Getting the same quote from two or three dealers makes differences easy to spot.

• Insurance. Premiums depend on your driving record, ZIP code, and the car's value. Get a quote before you buy.
• Fuel. Check fueleconomy.gov for the EPA ratings of the engine you plan to choose.
• Tires and brakes. Larger wheels and performance tires cost more to replace.
• Maintenance. Ask the dealer about the service schedule and what the warranty covers.
• Taxes and registration. Both vary by state and often scale with the price.

Audi Financial Services and independent lenders offer loans and leases. Monthly payments depend on credit, down payment, term, and, for leases, the mileage allowance. Compare offers from more than one source before you sign, and consider talking to a licensed financial professional about which structure suits you.