The Audi Q7 is the German brand’s offering in the competitive midsize 3-row luxury SUV class. It competes primarily with the 3-row variants of the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and BMW X5. The Q7 has the benefit of being a little bigger than these two rivals, and 3-row seating comes standard. A third row is a costly option on the X5 and GLE.
There are three powertrains available in the 2023 Audi Q7. The standard 261-horsepower 45 TFSI (Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection) 4-cylinder powertrain is adequate for most drivers. However, if you’re looking for a little extra family-hauling muscle, you’ll prefer one of the 335-hp V6-powered 55 TFSI models. Where you see “Q7 55” below, we’re referring to the V6 powertrain.
Finally, the mighty SQ7 delivers 500 horsepower from a turbocharged V8 under the hood. This setup is for drivers who want strong performance in a premium SUV. However, for most luxury SUV drivers, the SQ7 may not be worth the extra cost or the fuel economy penalty.
One thing all Q7s have in common is standard quattro all-wheel drive (AWD).
There are three trim levels for the Q7, plus a variety of option packages and individual options that allow you to make it your own. Let’s find the right Audi Q7 for you.
2023 Audi Q7 Premium (starting at $57,500)
The Audi Q7 Premium is well-equipped for a base model. Standard features include 7-passenger seating with a power-folding third row, 3-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery with a memory driver’s seat, heated front seats, LED headlights, taillights, and interior lights, Virtual Cockpit Plus, a panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade, and a hands-free power liftgate.
Standard safety features include the Audi Pre Sense Basic, Front, and Rear systems, which automatically close the windows and tighten the seatbelts if it detects an accident, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and front and rear parking sensors.
The standard MMI (Multi Media Interface) Navigation Plus system is a dual-screen infotainment system with navigation, SiriusXM, HD Radio, a 10-speaker audio system, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The desirable Convenience Package ($2,000) available for the Premium trim adds a wireless charging pad, a heated steering wheel, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control with lane guidance. With the 2.0-liter engine, the Q7 is rated by the EPA at 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined.
The V6-powered 2023 Audi Q7 55 Premium starts at $63,100. It’s rated by the EPA at 18 mpg city/22 mpg highway/20 mpg combined.
When you factor in the destination fee of $1,195, the Q7 has a starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $58,695. With a 60-month loan with 3% interest and no money down, the Q7 Premium would have a starting monthly payment of about $1,055 for the Q7 45 and $1,155 for the Q7 55. See 2023 Audi Q7 Premium models for sale
2023 Audi Q7 Premium includes:
Audi MMI Navigation Plus: This dual-screen infotainment system is loaded with features like navigation, HD Radio, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Leather upholstery: Luxurious leather seats available in four colors come standard in the Q7.
Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus: This high-tech digital gauge cluster is highly customizable. It beautifully displays navigation and infotainment data on top of the basics, such as a speedometer and fuel gauge.
2023 Audi Q7 Premium Plus
(starting at $62,200)
Upgrading to the Premium Plus trim adds many luxurious features to the Q7.
The Premium Plus model has the contents of the Convenience Package as standard equipment. It adds a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with 3D sound, illuminated door sills, and Matrix-design LED headlights with a DRL (daytime running lights) signature.
There’s a Black Optic appearance package ($1,750) available and an Executive Package ($2,000), which adds 4-zone climate control, multicolor ambient interior lighting, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and rear sunshades.
As a V6-powered Q7 55 Premium Plus, this Audi starts at $67,300.
With the $1,195 destination fee, 3% financing on a 60-month loan, and no money down, the Q7 45 Premium Plus would start at about $1,139/month for the Q7 45 and $1,231/month for the Q7 55. See 2023 Audi Q7 Premium Plus models for sale
2023 Audi Q7 Premium Plus includes:
Matrix-design LED headlights: These headlights give the Q7 an eye-catching light signature and safely illuminate the road ahead.
Bang & Olufsen 3D sound: This sound system brings your music to life.
Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance: Highway driving is safer and more relaxed with adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.
2023 Audi Q7 Prestige (starting at $73,300)
You cannot get the luxurious Prestige trim with the base 45 TFSI powertrain. If you want the luxury of the Q7 Prestige, you’ll get the V6.
Building off the Premium Plus trim, Prestige comes with a comfort-oriented adaptive air suspension, dual-pane acoustic glass for the side windows, a head-up display, and power soft-closing doors. It also comes standard with the contents of the Executive Package.
Extra safety tech in the Prestige model includes intersection assist, traffic sign recognition, and the Remote Park Assist Plus feature, which lets you park the Q7 remotely with a mobile app.
There are a couple of option packages exclusive to the Prestige trim. The Luxury Package ($6,850) improves interior materials with a Dinamica (synthetic suede) headliner, a Valcona/Cricket leather interior with the extended leather package, and individual contour front seats with ventilation and massage.
The Laser Headlights Package ($1,650) upgrades to HD Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi Laser Light, animation for headlights and taillights, and a headlight washer system.
The Q7 Prestige has a starting monthly payment of about $1,339 if you get a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no money down. See 2023 Audi Q7 Prestige models for sale
2023 Audi Q7 Prestige includes:
Comfort adaptive air suspension: The Q7 Prestige floats on the road with a sophisticated adaptive air suspension system.
Remote Park Assist Plus: This futuristic feature lets you park your Q7 remotely via the myAudi app.
Head-up display: Keep a close eye on vital vehicle data without taking your eyes off the road.
2023 Audi SQ7 (starting at $88,500)
The V8-powered Audi SQ7 is available in the Premium Plus ($88,500), and Prestige ($93,800) trims. Much of the feature content is similar to the corresponding trims in the Q7 55. However, the SQ7 has several unique touches.
On top of the potent twin-turbo V8, the SQ7 comes standard with an aggressive appearance package, a sport adaptive air suspension, 4-wheel steering, S sport seats in Valcona leather with diamond stitching, Carbon Vector interior trim, and 4-zone climate control.
The SQ7 Prestige adds luxurious upgrades similar to the Prestige trim in the Q7 55.
A Sport Package ($5,900), unique to the SQ7 Prestige, brings active roll stabilization, a sport rear differential, and red brake calipers to this sporty SUV. There’s also a optional Bang & Olufsen Advanced sound system ($5,000) that’s unique to the SQ7.
The SQ7 has a starting monthly payment of approximately $1,612 with the Premium Plus trim and $1,707 with the Prestige trim, assuming a 60-month loan with 3% interest and no money down. See 2023 Audi SQ7 models for sale
2023 Audi SQ7 includes:
Twin-turbo V8: This pulse-pounding, 500-hp V8 powers the SQ7 to significantly improve performance without compromising practicality.
Valcona leather seats: These sporty seats with Valcona leather and a diamond-stitch pattern are available in black, Rotor Gray, or Arras Red.
Sport adaptive air suspension: The adaptive air suspension available in the regular Q7 is tuned for comfort. But the SQ7 has a unique sport suspension, making this SUV handle more like a sports sedan.
