The Audi A5 is a sporty luxury car with a lot of variety in its model range. It has three available body styles: a 2-door hardtop coupe, a 2-door cabriolet, and a 4-door Sportback.
The A5 has three trims: the base Premium trim, midrange Premium Plus trim, and luxurious Prestige trim. Every A5 is Premium and high-tech, but this trim structure allows you to fine-tune your level of luxury based on your taste and budget. The A5 competes with the BMW 4 Series, Cadillac CT4, Infiniti Q60, Lexus IS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and other compact luxury sedans.
There are four powertrain options for the A5. The base 201-horsepower 40 TFSI powertrain is available exclusively in the Sportback models. The 2-door models come standard with the more powerful 261-hp 45 TFSI powertrain and the S Line appearance package.
A 349-hp turbocharged V6 powers the Audi S5. The S5 has a similar trim structure as the A5 models. Good news for enthusiasts: You can get the S5 in any of the three available body styles.
Other upgrades with the S5 include a sport-tuned suspension, standard leather/Alcantara upholstery, and some sporty options you can’t get on the regular A5. The S5 coupe and Sportback start at $55,300; the S5 cabriolet begins at $63,400.
Finally, the 2023 Audi RS 5, powered by a 444-hp twin-turbo V6, is available in one unique trim level as a coupe or a Sportback.
Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on every A5.
Let’s look at various trim levels and configurations of the 2023 Audi A5.
2023 Audi A5 Premium Coupe
(starting at $46,200), Cabriolet ($52,900)
The A5 Premium is well-equipped for an entry-level luxury car. The coupe and convertible come standard with the S Line appearance package and new standard 18-inch 5-double-spoke wheels.
Other standard features include Matrix-design LED headlights, LED taillights, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 3-zone automatic climate control, gray oak interior trim, and Audi’s Multi-Media Interface (MMI) 10.1-inch infotainment system with 10-speaker audio and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Every A5 comes standard with Audi Pre Sense Basic and Pre Sense City. These features automatically close the windows and sunroof and tighten the seatbelts if the system predicts an accident. Other safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and a backup camera.
The Audi A5 coupe comes standard with a panoramic moonroof, and the cabriolet comes with a power convertible top.
An available Convenience Package builds on the Premium trim with an anti-theft immobilizer, heated and auto-dimming power mirrors, push-button start, blind-spot monitoring, a memory driver’s seat, SiriusXM, and adaptive cruise control.
Factoring in a $1,095 destination charge and assuming a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down, the A5 Premium would have a starting monthly payment of about $850 for the coupe and $970 for the cabriolet.
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2023 Audi A5 Premium includes:
Leather upholstery: It’s always good to see genuine leather seat upholstery as standard equipment in a luxury car.
Matrix-design LED headlights: These unique headlights give the A5 a distinct character that sets it apart from its competitors and provides an excellent view of the road ahead.
MMI infotainment system: This standard 10.1-inch touchscreen has desirable features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a 10-speaker audio system.
2023 Audi A5 Premium Sportback
(starting at $44,100)
The A5 Premium Sportback is the most affordable A5 model. That’s because it’s the only body style available with the base 40 TFSI powertrain. It has a 4-door body with a sloping roofline and longer wheelbase. The result is much more rear-seat room and cargo space. It also has 20/40/20-split-folding back seats.
If you want the 45 TFSI powertrain and S Line appearance package that comes standard on the 2-door A5 models, that’s optional on the A5 Sportback at the same starting price as the A5 Coupe.
The A5 Sportback, with a destination fee of $1,095, has a starting monthly payment of about $812 with a 60-month loan at 3% interest and with no money down. See 2023 Audi A5 Premium Sportback models for sale
2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus Coupe
(starting at $51,800), Cabriolet ($58,500)
The Premium Plus trim adds many desirable features to the A5 without the price going through the roof.
Additional standard features over the Premium trim include a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, leatherette-covered center console and armrests, the Virtual Cockpit 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, SiriusXM, Audi Advanced Key, and power-folding mirrors.
This Premium Plus trim also adds more safety and driver assistance features. You get adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assist, a top view 360-degree camera, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Available options include a Black Optic Plus appearance package, ventilated front seats, and navigation.
Getting an A5 Premium Plus with a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down would cost about $951/month for the coupe and $1,071/month for the cabriolet.
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2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus includes:
Virtual Cockpit: The Audi Virtual Cockpit is a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. This brilliant display has three distinct modes: Classic, Sport, and Infotainment.
Bang & Olufsen premium audio: This high-end audio system provides rich 3D sound from 19 speakers.
More safety tech: Extra standard safety and driver assistance features on the Premium Plus trim include front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam assist, a top-view camera, and more.
2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus Sportback (starting at $49,700)
Aside from the powertrain and the 4-door body, the 2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus Sportback has the same standard and optional equipment as the 2-door models in the same trim.
The A5 Premium Plus Sportback, with a destination fee of $1,095, starts at about $913/month, assuming a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down. See 2023 Audi A5 Premium Plus Sportback models for sale
2023 Audi A5 Prestige Coupe
(starting at $55,950), Cabriolet ($63,500)
The Prestige trim is the peak of luxury in the 2023 Audi A5.
Standard features include animation for headlights and taillights, the Interior Lighting Plus Package with multicolor ambient lighting, navigation, a head-up display, traffic sign recognition, and the Parking Assistant semi-autonomous parking system.
The convertible A5, in Prestige trim, also has a neck warmer feature for the front seats.
A Black Optic Plus package remains available if you want to give your A5 a darker aesthetic.
The luxurious Prestige trim, with a destination fee, would have a starting monthly payment of about $1,025 for the coupe and $1,161 for the cabriolet if you get a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down.
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2023 Audi A5 Prestige includes:
Navigation: The standard MMI navigation system in the Prestige trim gets you confidently to your destination. The Virtual Cockpit displays map data beautifully.
Head-up display: This HUD projects important information on the windshield, helping you keep your eyes on the road.
Park Assist: With Park Assist, your A5 does the steering while you work the pedals. It works while parallel or perpendicular parking, improving safety and convenience.
2023 Audi A5 Prestige Sportback
(starting at $55,000)
The 4-door 2023 Audi A5 Prestige Sportback comes standard with the luxury of ventilated front seats. Other than that, the feature content is essentially the same as the 2-door Prestige models.
With a 60-month loan at 3% interest and no money down, the Prestige Sportback, with a destination fee of $1,095, starts at about $1,008/month. See 2023 Audi A5 Prestige Sportback models for sale
2023 Audi RS 5 Coupe
(starting at $75,900), Sportback ($76,200)
The Audi RS 5 resides firmly at the top of the A5 lineup. Its twin-turbocharged V6 produces 444 hp. Additionally, it comes with various other performance upgrades like a unique sport-tuned suspension, 6-piston front brakes, and a sport differential.
The RS 5 only comes in one unique trim. Standard features include heavily bolstered sport front seats with contrast stitching, the Audi Virtual Cockpit, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, and unique wheels.
Options include Dynamic Steering, a Dynamic Package and Dynamic Plus Package with upgrades to the brakes and exhaust, a Black Optic Carbon Package, an RS Design Package, and more.
Assuming a 60-month loan with 3% interest and no money down, the 2023 Audi RS 5 with its $1,095 destination fee would start at about $1,384/month for the coupe and $1,389/month for the Sportback.
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2023 Audi RS 5 includes:
Twin-turbo V6: This stellar twin-turbo V6 engine produces 444 hp, making it the most potent iteration of the A5.
Aggressive appearance package: Many Audi models tend toward conservative styling, but the RS 5 has a sporty, aggressive appearance inside and out, hinting at its performance.
Dynamic Package: The available Dynamic Package is an excellent upgrade with Dynamic Ride Control, an RS sport exhaust system, and red brake calipers.
Ventilated seats are standard on A5 Cabriolet Prestige, not sportback