If you are shopping for a 2026 Audi A5 and want to know what dealers are actually paying, what a fair price looks like across every trim, or how to get the best deal near you before walking into a single showroom, this guide covers exactly what you need. The 2026 A5 is a ground-up redesign that consolidates Audi’s previous A4 sedan and A5 Sportback into a single new nameplate with a fastback hatchback body, a completely rebuilt MMI infotainment system across all three of the cabin’s displays, 268 horsepower from a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with quattro all-wheel drive standard, and a meaningful standard equipment upgrade: the base Premium trim now includes a 360-degree camera system and heated steering wheel that previously required a package upgrade. TrueCar’s transaction data from 54 recent sales shows buyers averaging 5.6 percent below MSRP, with the base model averaging $48,694 against its $51,595 sticker, one of the stronger discounts documented across compact luxury sedans in this guide series. Edmunds recommends the Premium Plus, noting that for a rather modest price increase over the base Premium you get a dimmable panoramic sunroof, highway driving assist, a surround-view camera system, premium audio, and a semi-automated parking system. Every 2026 A5 includes Audi Signature Care scheduled maintenance for three years or 30,000 miles, a complimentary service program competitive with Genesis and new to the Audi lineup at this price tier. Click the “Get Prices” button above to use our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool and get real competitive quotes from Audi dealers near you in minutes.

2026 Audi A5 Price: How Much Does It Actually Cost?

Audi USA’s own website confirms the 2026 A5 starting at $50,200 with destination for the base Premium trim. Edmunds confirms three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige, all using a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 268 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic and standard quattro all-wheel drive. Fuel economy runs 22 city and 32 highway MPG. Cars.com confirms the A5’s closest competitors include the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and similarly styled fastback luxury sedans, a positioning that reflects the A5’s move away from the traditional three-box sedan format of the A4 it replaces. As with every luxury vehicle in this guide series, Audi does not publish dealer invoice pricing or holdback percentages. Our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool puts real competing local dealer quotes in front of you before you ever step onto any lot.

2026 Audi A5 Invoice Price: What Dealers Are Actually Paying

Audi does not publish dealer invoice pricing or holdback structures, consistent with every luxury brand in this guide series. TrueCar’s 5.6 percent average discount across 54 recent transactions, producing an average paid of $48,694 against the $51,595 base sticker with destination, is the most statistically reliable transaction data available and represents approximately $2,901 in real savings at the base Premium trim. This is the same discount percentage documented on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in this guide series, confirming the A5 is selling at a healthy discount despite being a recently redesigned model.

What Changed: The Ground-Up Redesign Worth Understanding

The 2026 A5 is not a refresh of the A4 or prior A5 — it is a complete replacement. Both the A5 and the related Q5 get a completely redesigned MMI infotainment suite with Audi rebuilding all three displays — the virtual cockpit gauge cluster, the central MMI touchscreen, and the optional front passenger screen — to visually match the brand’s smartphone app, with fewer list-style menus, more graphical layouts, and sharper contrast. For the first time, smartphone navigation from Apple CarPlay or Android Auto mirrors directly into the instrument cluster instead of staying confined to the center screen. This is the most meaningful infotainment upgrade Audi has made across the compact lineup in years and directly addresses a criticism that the previous A4’s interface felt dated compared to more recent competitors.

The base A5 Premium picks up a heated steering wheel and a 360-degree camera system as standard equipment, both of which used to cost extra or require a trim upgrade. A new optional 4K dashcam built directly into the base of the rearview mirror is available, capable of triggering automatically after a collision or manually by the driver. Step up to Premium Plus and that dashcam comes standard, while the previously flagship-exclusive Technology package with head-up display and passenger screen becomes available further down the lineup than before. For buyers who researched the previous-generation A4 or A5 and found the price-to-content ratio frustrating, the 2026’s standard equipment additions make the value proposition meaningfully stronger.

Breaking Down the Three 2026 A5 Trim Levels

Edmunds recommends the Premium Plus for its meaningful content additions at a modest price premium over the base Premium.

Premium ($50,200 with destination)
The base Premium includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, emergency steering assist, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and the new standard 360-degree camera system. Inside: leather upholstery, heated front seats, the new standard heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, three-zone automatic climate control, an 11.9-inch digital instrument panel, and a 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new standard 4K dashcam is available as an option at this trim, and the base Premium’s heated steering wheel and surround-view camera as standard equipment are notable additions over the previous generation. For buyers who want the A5’s redesigned fastback body and updated technology at the lowest possible price, the Premium delivers a genuinely complete starting package.

Premium Plus
Edmunds’ recommended trim adds a dimmable panoramic sunroof, highway driving assist for semi-autonomous highway travel, the surround-view camera upgrade over the standard system, a premium audio system, and a semi-automated parking system. At this trim, the 4K dashcam becomes standard rather than optional, and the Technology package with head-up display and the optional front passenger screen becomes available for the first time. This is the trim where the A5 becomes the most complete daily luxury fastback, with the highway driving assist specifically delivering genuine convenience for buyers who spend significant time on interstates. Edmunds’ recommendation of the Premium Plus over the base Premium is consistent with their Q5 recommendation and reflects the meaningful content step at a modest price premium.

Prestige
The Prestige tops the A5 lineup with the most complete technology and luxury specification available, incorporating content from the Technology package as standard and adding the top-tier interior materials and equipment Audi offers on the A5 platform. Edmunds notes that most of the Prestige’s more desirable features are also available as options on the Premium Plus, meaning buyers who specifically want the head-up display or passenger screen can access them on the Premium Plus without paying the full Prestige premium — a useful configuration note before committing to the top trim.

Audi Signature Care: Three Years of Complimentary Maintenance

Every 2026 A5 includes Audi Signature Care scheduled maintenance for three years or 30,000 miles, covering oil changes, filter replacements, and routine service visits at no charge during the initial ownership period. This program is new to the A5 at this level and directly competitive with Genesis’s complimentary maintenance documented in the G70, GV70, GV80, and G80 articles in this guide series. It is a genuine ownership cost advantage over BMW’s discontinued maintenance program and Mercedes-Benz’s paid service structure, and its real dollar value at Audi dealer service rates is worth factoring into any total cost comparison against competitors at similar price points.

Current 2026 Audi A5 Incentives and Financing

Audi Financial Services periodically offers promotional lease and financing terms for qualified buyers. Audi maintains military appreciation programs and loyalty pricing for returning Audi owners. The A5 carries Audi’s standard 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage, alongside the new three-year complimentary maintenance program. Getting a real local dealer quote through our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool gives you the clearest picture of your actual out-the-door cost before visiting a single dealership.

What a Realistic Price Looks Like for the 2026 Audi A5

Based on TrueCar’s 5.6 percent average transaction discount across 54 recent sales, here is what a realistic negotiated outcome looks like. On the base Premium at $50,200 with destination, targeting $47,400 to $48,800 reflects what real buyers are demonstrably achieving, consistent with TrueCar’s confirmed $48,694 average. On the Premium Plus, applying the same 5.6 percent discount to the Premium Plus price produces a target approximately $2,800 to $3,200 below that trim’s sticker, with specific figures dependent on the Premium Plus MSRP confirmed by your dealer. On the Prestige, the same pattern applies, with Edmunds’ note that most desirable Prestige features are available as Premium Plus options worth factoring into whether the Prestige’s price premium is necessary for your priorities.

These targets assume you have gathered competing quotes from multiple local Audi dealers, evaluated whether the Premium Plus’s option-available Technology package meets your needs before committing to Prestige pricing, and kept trade-in discussions completely separate from the new vehicle price negotiation.

Get Real Audi A5 Dealer Pricing Near You Before You Visit a Showroom

The fastest and most effective first step in buying a 2026 Audi A5 at the best possible price is finding out what local Audi dealers near you are actually willing to charge before you contact any of them directly. Click the “Get Prices” button above to use our Insider Access to Dealer Pricing tool, select the A5 trim you are considering, enter your basic information, and get real pricing from Audi dealers in your area within minutes.

No showroom visit, no sales pressure, and no obligation. You get actual competing quotes from local dealers competing for your business, alongside the invoice benchmarks in this guide, giving you everything you need to negotiate confidently on the ground-up redesigned luxury fastback that now includes a 360-degree camera, heated steering wheel, three years of complimentary maintenance, and 5.6 percent off MSRP in confirmed real-world transactions.