Audi S5 Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

The S5 is the performance step above Audi's standard A5. It carries the same body but a stronger powertrain and a higher price, aimed at buyers who want the sporty version without moving to the RS line. If you are choosing between the two, the useful question is how much the extra performance costs once delivery, options, and the dealer are included.

Here are the 2027 figures, the delivery charge, and the 2025 trim prices for a before-and-after look.

Autoevolution gives the starting MSRP as $63,600. That number excludes destination.

A second outlet, MotorTrend, lists the S5 3.0 TFSI quattro at $64,995 with destination included. The two published totals differ by an amount that does not match the delivery charge shown below, which suggests the outlets use different delivery figures or different starting points. Rather than trying to reconcile them yourself, ask the dealer to show the base price and delivery as separate lines.

The 2027 destination and delivery charge is $1,295, per Autoevolution. It applies to every new Audi and appears on the window sticker. If a quote does not list it, ask where it is.

Audi sells its sport models in the same Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige structure it uses elsewhere. Premium is the entry point, Premium Plus adds equipment, and Prestige is the most complete. Content shifts from year to year, so use Audi's configurator for the current model year and compare what each level includes before you decide which one fits.

A trim step can look expensive until you price the same features as stand-alone options. Build two versions side by side and compare the totals.

The 2025 S5 is a reasonable benchmark and a possible purchase if you are open to a nearly new car.

The Premium was $62,700, the Premium Plus was $66,500, and the Prestige was $70,250, per iSeeCars. These were MSRPs. Actual prices depended on the dealer and any incentives at the time.

The S5 costs more at every step, and the gap is the price of the performance hardware and the extras that come with it. Whether that is worth paying depends on how you drive. A test drive of both is the most reliable way to feel the difference. Pay attention to ride quality and road noise as well as acceleration, because you will notice those every day.

• Paint and wheels. Special colors and larger wheels are usually extra.
• Packages. Technology, comfort, and styling packages are often tied to a trim.
• Dealer add-ons. Protection packages and accessories are optional, and you can usually say no.
• Local demand. A new or popular car may sell at or above sticker.

Audi publishes the MSRP, and the dealer decides what to charge. Some S5s sell at sticker, some above, and some below, depending on supply. Ask for a written out-the-door quote with each line itemized: vehicle price, destination, taxes, registration, and dealer fees. Compare quotes from more than one dealer.

• Insurance. Performance trims often cost more to insure than a standard A5. Get quotes first.
• Fuel. Check fueleconomy.gov for the EPA ratings.
• Tires and brakes. Sport-oriented tires and brakes tend to cost more to replace.
• Maintenance. Review the service schedule and warranty coverage with the dealer.
• Taxes and registration. These depend on your state.

Audi Financial Services and independent lenders both finance the S5. Payments depend on credit, down payment, and term, and on mileage for a lease. Compare offers before you commit, and consider asking a licensed financial professional which option suits your situation.