Quick Answer: 2026 Audi A6 Premium
The Premium opens the 2026 A6 line at $64,100 MSRP before the $1,395 destination charge, and it opens with the same engine every other trim gets: the 362-hp, 406-lb-ft turbocharged V6 with mild-hybrid assist, a 7-speed S tronic, and standard quattro. Standard equipment already includes heated and ventilated front sport seats in leather, a standard six-segment dimmable panoramic glass roof, real wood inlays, the full 11.9-inch cluster plus 14.5-inch MMI touchscreen, tri-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, and 19-inch wheels. Audi Queens in Flushing keeps it in stock alongside the two trims above it.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: starting at $65,670 all in for the A6 Premium — the $64,100 manufacturer’s suggested retail price plus the $1,395 destination charge and the $175 documentation fee (an optional dealer charge, not a New York State or DMV fee). It excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
A base trim that isn't acting like one
Audi didn't build the Premium to make the trims above it look better by comparison. Ahead of any options, it carries heated and ventilated front sport seats trimmed in leather, driver memory, power tilt-and-telescoping steering, a wireless charging pad, digital key, and real wood trim across the dash. The safety list isn't rationed either: adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear automatic emergency braking, front and rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, and traffic-sign recognition all come standard, alongside a surround-view camera. And the roof deserves its own line: a standard electrochromic panoramic glass roof, dimmable in six segments, on the trim that most rivals treat as an upcharge across the whole range.
The dashboard hardware is identical to the Prestige sitting two trims up. Same 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, same 14.5-inch curved MMI touchscreen, same wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. What separates the trims from here is the audio system, the camera suite, the suspension, and a handful of rear-seat amenities, not the architecture of the cabin.
The engine question, settled before you walk in
This is the part that used to complicate an A6 purchase and no longer does. The old base four-cylinder is gone entirely for 2026, so a Premium buyer isn't trading power for a lower price the way past A6 shoppers had to. The Premium's V6 makes the identical 362 horsepower and 406 lb-ft as the Prestige's, routed through the same 7-speed S tronic and the same standard quattro. The only performance difference across the lineup lives in the optional Sport Plus package, which is exclusive to Prestige and adds hardware, not horsepower.
What you're leaving on the table
Stepping up to the Premium Plus buys lane-centering assist layered onto the adaptive cruise, a 360-degree surround-view camera, four-zone climate control in place of tri-zone, heated rear seats, and the Bang & Olufsen sound system with headrest speakers. None of it touches the drivetrain. If the highway portion of your commute is short and your passengers rarely ride in back, the Premium covers the fundamentals a luxury sedan needs to deliver and leaves real money on the table for the difference between a $64,100 car and a $67,500 one.
Who lands here
The 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and 14.5-inch MMI display are identical on every trim, Premium included.
Buyers coming from a smaller Audi who want the size step without the price step to Prestige, and drivers whose priority is the badge, the seat, and the screens over the last few features in the catalog. Audi Queens' reviews describe a sales process built around exactly that kind of straightforward math: "The manager Mr Elgin Swift and Ms. Patricia Tirado were absolutely fantastic," wrote one recent buyer, adding that the deal was "so honest and transparent" from a dealership he'd never worked with before (Mohamed S.). Another shopper who traded in an older car put it simply — "there were no hidden fees, or extra charges," a sentence that comes up in this dealership's reviews with unusual frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 A6 Premium cost?
MSRP is $64,100, plus the $1,395 destination charge, before New York's 8.875% sales tax for city residents and DMV fees. The pricing & leasing guide covers the full out-the-door number, and current offers sit on the specials page.
Does the Premium get the same engine as the Prestige?
Yes, identical: 362 horsepower, 406 lb-ft, the 7-speed S tronic, and standard quattro. Audi eliminated the old four-cylinder for 2026, so every A6 trim runs the same V6 with the same mild-hybrid assist. The trims separate on features, not power.
Is the panoramic roof really standard on the base trim?
Yes, the six-segment dimmable electrochromic panoramic roof comes standard on Premium, not as an upcharge. It's one of the clearer signs that Audi didn't strip the entry trim down to hit a price point.
What's the biggest thing I'd miss versus the Premium Plus?
The Bang & Olufsen sound system and the 360-degree camera are the two most noticeable in daily use, followed by four-zone climate and heated rear seats if you regularly carry passengers in back. The Premium Plus guide breaks down the full list.
Is maintenance included?
Yes, every 2026 A6 includes Audi Signature Care, covering scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 30,000 miles regardless of trim. The A6 service & repair guide explains the schedule and the shop that handles it in Flushing.
Where can I test drive one?
At Audi Queens on College Point Blvd in Flushing. Check live A6 inventory, then book a time and drive the Premium next to a Premium Plus to feel whether the extras are worth it to you.
The bottom line
The Premium is the full A6 underneath — same engine, same screens, same all-wheel drive — wearing a shorter features list than the trims above it. For a lot of buyers, that shorter list never gets missed. Sit in one, then decide if the audio badge and the extra camera angle are worth the jump.
All 2026 Audi A6 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 options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs 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.