Quick Answer: The 2026 Audi A5 at a Glance
The 2026 Audi A5 is a luxury liftback sedan sold in three trims: Premium from $50,200 MSRP, Premium Plus from $52,700, and Prestige from $56,700, each before a $1,395 destination charge. Every one runs the same 268-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive, good for 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and EPA ratings of 22 city / 32 highway. This is year two of the all-new generation that replaced both the old A5 Sportback and the A4 sedan, and for 2026 it gains redesigned MMI graphics, physical steering-wheel controls, and newly standard equipment, with Audi Signature Care covering three years or 30,000 miles of scheduled maintenance at no charge. In New York City, the car is on the floor at Audi Queens on College Point Blvd in Flushing.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: $51,770 all in for the A5 Premium. That total includes the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee) on top of a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $50,200; it excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
The sedan that swallowed two nameplates
A quick history lesson saves confusion at the showroom. Audi retired the A4 sedan and the old two-door A5s, and this single five-door car inherited the whole territory. It looks like a sleek sedan, but the rear glass lifts with the decklid, hatchback-style, opening onto 22.6 cubic feet of cargo space, roughly a midsize SUV's worth, and 36.6 cubic feet with the rear seats down. A stroller, two roller bags, and a Costco run fit where a 3 Series trunk would have surrendered. That practicality, plus 36.1 inches of rear legroom, is why the A5 makes sense as an only car in Queens rather than a weekend indulgence.
The driveline is one configuration, everywhere: the 268-hp turbo four (up 67 horsepower over the old base A4 engine), the quick-shifting dual-clutch gearbox, and quattro grip on all four wheels. There is no front-drive version to accidentally buy and no engine upgrade to agonize over; the S5 with its 362-hp V6 is a separate model line starting at $63,300 for those who want more.
What 2026 changes, and what it costs you
Audi treated the second model year as a software-and-detail pass. The Digital Stage screens, an 11.9-inch instrument display flowing into a 14.5-inch touchscreen, wear cleaner new graphics, navigation now projects into the cluster, and the steering wheel gets its physical scroll wheel back in place of touch-sensitive pads (a change practically everyone will call an upgrade). The base price rose $500, but a heated steering wheel and a surround-view camera moved onto the standard list, items that previously required an option package. Every 2026 also includes Audi Signature Care, so scheduled maintenance costs nothing for three years or 30,000 miles.
Pick your 2026 A5
A5 Premium · from $50,200 MSRP
Heated leather seats, the full curved-screen cockpit, panoramic roof, and nearly every driver aid, standard.
A5 Premium Plus · from $52,700 MSRP
Bang & Olufsen sound, the dimmable glass roof, lane centering, and a built-in dashcam for city driving.
A5 Prestige · from $56,700 MSRP
Head-up display, passenger screen, OLED taillights, ventilated seats, and acoustic glass. The full statement.
A5 buyers keep naming names
Ambient lighting and the curved Digital Stage define the new cabin.
Audi Queens holds a 4.5-star average across more than 1,250 Google reviews, and the A5 threads through them constantly. A June 2026 buyer wrote simply: "Great team, quick turnaround on my Audi A5. Thank you Audi Queens" (Jonathon). Another, the same month: "Eric was great yesterday I purchase A5. 2026. Highly Recommended he make it really easy" (Tony B.), that's Eric Cheung, one of the store's brand specialists. An April buyer credited another: "Patricia made purchasing my new A5 a very easy & pleasant experience. I would highly recommend this dealership & Patricia to anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle" (Julia B.). Patricia Tirado shows up in A5 reviews going back years, which tells you something about who Queens shoppers ask for by name.
Living with one in the borough
The dealership itself sits at 30-35 College Point Blvd in Flushing, minutes off the Whitestone Expressway and the Van Wyck, with a staff that works in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, useful in a borough where the buyer pool speaks a hundred languages. Ownership questions have their own guides: the A5 service & repair guide covers the 10,000-mile maintenance rhythm, the included Signature Care, and what New York streets ask of a low-slung sedan, while the pricing & leasing guide walks through the city's 8.875% sales tax and how leases are taxed differently here than across the river.
Frequently asked questions
Is Audi making a 2026 A5?
Yes. The updated 2026 cars began reaching U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2026, and Audi Queens stocks them now, use the live A5 inventory page to see current cars in Flushing.
What is the difference between the Audi A5 and A6 for 2026?
Size, cylinders, and price. The A5 is the compact liftback with the 268-hp four-cylinder from $50,200; the A6 is the larger midsize sedan with a 362-hp turbocharged V6 starting at $64,100. The A5 is the more agile city car, and its hatch actually out-hauls many larger trunks.
Is the Audi A5 being discontinued?
The opposite: Audi consolidated its compact sedans into this car. The A4 sedan and the old A5 coupe and cabriolet are gone, and the A5 liftback carries the line forward as the brand's core compact luxury sedan.
Is the 2026 Audi A5 a good car?
Reviewers rank it near the top of the luxury small car class, and the IIHS named the redesigned A5 a Top Safety Pick+ with the highest rating of Good in every crashworthiness test. Its blend of cargo room, standard quattro, and standard equipment is unmatched among German rivals at the price.
Which Audi A5 should I stay away from?
Advice you'll find on that question mostly concerns older used A5s from the previous generation, a mechanically unrelated car. Among the three 2026 trims there's no weak link; they differ in luxury features, not reliability. Buy the trim whose features you'll actually use.
Does the 2026 A5 come as a coupe or convertible?
No. The liftback sedan is the only body style; the two-doors ended with the previous generation. If open air or more doors matter, the store can walk you through the wider Audi lineup in one visit.
Three trims, one test drive
The trim guides linked above will get you close, but the deciding vote belongs to a seat and a steering wheel. Arrange a test drive at the Flushing showroom, where the A5 shares floor space with its Certified pre-owned siblings, and where the drive home along the Whitestone doubles as your real-world evaluation loop.
All 2026 Audi A5 guides
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price excludes the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee), along with taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specifications with Audi Queens. Audi Signature Care terms per Audi of America's published program for MY2026 vehicles. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Audi Queens.