As SUVs continue to dominate the luxury car world, shoppers looking for a premium wagon have limited options. One of the market’s few remaining midsize luxury wagons is the Audi A6 allroad. It has a wagon body and a bit more ground clearance than the average sedan. It also comes standard with all-wheel drive (AWD), which makes it ready for some mild off-roading. Its closest rival is the Volvo V90 Cross Country.
Say you’re looking for something sportier and have a 6-digit budget. In that case, you’ll want the Audi RS 6 Avant. This high-performance luxury wagon has a lower ride height than the allroad variant.
A turbocharged V6 rated at 335 horsepower propels the A6 allroad and returns a combined fuel economy rating of 24 mpg. The RS 6 Avant derives its power from a mighty twin-turbo V8 that makes a whopping 591 hp but delivers a thirsty 17 combined mpg rating.
The A6 allroad has two distinct trims, and the RS 6 Avant has one. Both Audi wagons have a few packages and individual options, so you can make them your own.
Let’s take a closer look at the model range of the A6 allroad and RS 6 Avant wagons to find the right one for you.
2023 Audi A6 allroad Premium Plus (starting at $66,900)
The Premium Plus trim is very well-equipped for a base trim. This configuration is the best value in the A6 allroad lineup for most drivers.
Standard features include adaptive air suspension, a power liftgate, a panoramic sunroof, Matrix-design LED headlights, LED taillights with dynamic turn signals, and 3-zone automatic climate control. You also get leather seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, a wireless charging pad, and wood interior trim.
The standard infotainment system is an MMI 10.1-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It delivers your music through a Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound system.
Standard safety tech features include automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
There are two option packages available for the A6 allroad Premium Plus. The Executive Package adds adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance, multicolor LED ambient lighting, 4-zone climate control, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and rear side window sunshades.
A Black Optic Package upgrades the styling with black exterior trim, black roof rails, unique 20-inch wheels, and Manhattan Gray contrast paint.
Blind-spot monitoring is available as an individual option.
A $1,095 destination fee brings the starting price up to $67,995. If you get an A6 allroad Premium Plus with a 60-month loan at 3% interest and no money down, the monthly payment will start at about $1,222. See 2023 Audi A6 Allroad Premium Plus models for sale
2023 Audi A6 allroad Premium Plus includes:
Adaptive air suspension: This high-tech suspension improves performance and comfort in the A6 allroad.
Audi MMI Navigation Plus: The standard infotainment system has features like navigation, SiriusXM, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Bang & Olufsen 3D premium sound: This premium audio system adds to the luxurious experience the A6 allroad provides.
2023 Audi A6 allroad Prestige (starting at $72,400)
Upgrading to the Prestige trim adds more premium standard features and unlocks some exclusive options you can’t get on the base model.
For starters, the contents of the Executive Package come standard on the Prestige trim. Other standard features include blind-spot monitoring, HD Matrix-design headlights with animation, dual-pane acoustic glass for the side windows, a head-up display, intersection assist, power soft-closing doors, Remote Park Assist Plus, and traffic sign recognition.
An available Luxury Package adds an extended Valcona/Milano leather interior, massaging front seats, and a memory passenger seat. Some individual add-ons include a black Dinamica headliner, Night Vision Assistant, and a Bang & Olufsen Advanced sound system.
The Prestige trim starts at approximately $1,321/month, assuming a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down. See 2023 Audi A6 Allroad Prestige models for sale
2023 Audi A6 allroad Prestige includes:
Remote Park Assist Plus: This safety tech feature lets you remotely park the A6 allroad via the myAudi app on your phone.
Adaptive Cruise Assist: The A6 allroad Prestige automatically keeps a safe distance from the car in front of you. Cruise control on, of course.
HD Matrix-design LED headlights: These LED headlights use animation to improve safety and visibility.
2023 Audi RS 6 Avant (starting at $116,500)
The Audi RS 6 Avant is a high-performance luxury wagon. On top of the twin-turbo V8 engine, additional performance upgrades include dynamic all-wheel steering, a sport-tuned suspension, bigger brakes with ventilated rotors, and a sport rear differential.
The RS 6 Avant also has a sporty appearance package inside and out. It has 21-inch wheels with summer tires, carbon twill structure inlays, 4-zone climate control, HD Matrix-design headlights with Audi Laser Light, heated and ventilated RS sport front seats with honeycomb stitching, and stainless steel pedals.
Some optional appearance packages include a Black Optic Package, Carbon Optic Package, and RS Design Package. You can also get an Executive Package, which adds an extended leather interior, a head-up display, heated rear seats, power soft-closing doors, and Remote Park Assist Plus.
A Driver Assistance Package upgrades the safety tech with adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic assist, Intersection Assist, and traffic sign recognition.
Individual options for the RS 6 Avant include Dynamic Ride Control suspension, 22-inch wheels, ceramic brakes, sport exhaust, Night Vision Assistant, and the Bang & Olufsen Advanced audio system.
The RS 6 Avant starts at $2,113/month if you get one with a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down. See 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant models for sale
2023 Audi RS 6 Avant includes:
Twin-turbo V8: This incredible engine makes 591 horsepower and delivers a satisfying experience that feels more sports car than premium wagon.
Performance upgrades: A performance-tuned air suspension, sport rear differential, and dynamic all-wheel steering help you make the most of the mighty twin-turbo V8 under the hood.
Valcona leather sport seats: These unique and luxurious seats use high-quality leather, a honeycomb stitch design, and aggressive bolsters.
