Quick Answer: What a 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT Costs in Flushing
One MSRP anchors the 2026 RS e-tron GT: $170,500 for the single performance trim, before the $1,395 destination charge. From there, the math includes New York's 8.875% Queens sales tax, standard DMV fees, and whatever federal or state EV incentives currently apply — and at this price point, buyers should not assume federal EV-credit eligibility without checking, since many incentive-program versions cap out well below $170,500. Audi and Audi Queens both run monthly lease and finance programs on top of the sticker, posted on the specials and finance page.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: RS e-tron GT performance $172,070. Those totals include 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 manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of $170,500; they exclude state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
One clean number, and what actually moves it
Unlike the Q5s and A6s that spread across three trims, the RS e-tron GT keeps pricing simple: $170,500 MSRP for the only trim Audi builds. That figure excludes the $1,395 destination charge, which is easy to miss when comparing prices across sites — some third-party listings fold destination into the headline number and print a figure like $171,895 for the identical car. Same car, same total, different bookkeeping; this page is MSRP-first throughout.
From that base price, the three configure-to-order packages — Forged carbon, RS design, and Dynamic plus — along with any standalone options like ceramic brakes, move the number further. See the full trim guide for what each package adds and roughly where it sits in the build sheet.
EV incentives: verify before you budget one in, especially at this price
Federal and New York State incentive programs for electric vehicles exist, but eligibility rules — income caps, MSRP caps, battery-sourcing requirements, and whether an incentive applies as a point-of-sale credit or a tax-time credit — change with policy on a timeline this page can't predict. Rather than print a number that may be outdated, the responsible move is to check current rules before you budget one in: Audi Queens maintains its own explainer at the federal tax credits for Audi EV models page, and the finance office can confirm what currently applies to your specific purchase and MSRP. Given the RS e-tron GT's $170,500 starting point sits well above typical federal EV-credit MSRP caps in most policy versions, don't assume eligibility — treat it as a question to ask, not an assumption to build a budget around.
The New York part of the invoice
Nothing here is specific to the RS e-tron GT, but it's worth itemizing before you're in the finance office. Sales tax runs 8.875% in Queens — the full NYC combined rate — and on a lease it applies to your payments, with tax on any capitalized reduction collected up front. DMV fees cover title, registration by weight, and plates; New York's annual safety inspection applies once you own it, though EVs skip the emissions-testing portion that applies to gasoline cars. If your commute crosses into Manhattan below 60th Street, the congestion toll — $9 at peak as of 2026, scheduled by the MTA to reach $12 in 2028 — belongs in your monthly math. And insure the exact car before you sign: a 912-hp EV at this price point, especially one built with the optional Dynamic plus performance package, carries its own rating profile, and premiums vary enough by ZIP code that a quote call is worth the ten minutes.
The quote comes before this part. Photo via audiqueens.com.
Lease it or buy it? The RS-specific version of that question
The lease case gets a little stronger at this end of the lineup: battery and performance-EV technology keep advancing fast, a shorter term keeps you inside the warranty for the entire ownership period, and it sidesteps longer-term uncertainty about battery degradation or resale value on a genuinely low-volume car. The buy case is just as real: owners planning to keep the car past the standard warranty period build equity instead of renting it, and a car this specified — especially one built with the Forged carbon or RS design packages — tends to hold real enthusiast appeal down the road. There's no universal answer, but there is a universal method: price both scenarios against the same month's programs, with New York tax included in each, and compare the totals rather than the monthly payment alone. The finance office builds both quotes side by side on request.
One more wrinkle worth asking about directly: lease structures for electric vehicles sometimes route incentive value differently than a purchase does, since a leasing company — not the driver — may claim certain credits and pass the value through as a capitalized-cost reduction. Ask the finance team to show you exactly how any current incentive is being applied to your specific deal.
How the store handles the number
Audi Queens' review record — 4.5 stars across more than 1,250 Google reviews — returns to the same theme when money comes up. Mohamed S., who bought out of state, wrote: "They were so honest and transparent. Made the whole experience very straightforward and stress free. The manager Mr Elgin swift and Ms. Patricia Tirado were absolutely fantastic." Shevonne Z., on the speed of her deal: "I inquired about trading in my old Honda on Tuesday and was able to drive out with a new Audi on Thursday... Eric, along with Dallas, were able to make the transaction seamless!" Bring a written quote if you have one, and bring your trade's VIN and payoff either way.
The specialists work in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, and the trade valuation tool plus the online finance application let you handle most of the paperwork before you cross the Whitestone.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT?
$170,500 MSRP, plus $1,395 destination. Queens purchases then carry 8.875% sales tax and standard New York DMV fees. Current monthly programs live on the live specials page.
Do I qualify for an EV tax credit on this car?
It depends on current federal and state rules, which change with policy — and given the RS e-tron GT's $170,500 starting price, MSRP caps in many incentive-program versions likely exclude it. Don't assume eligibility; verify current rules via the Audi Queens EV tax credit guide and confirm with the finance office before you factor a credit into your budget.
What does it cost to lease a 2026 RS e-tron GT?
Whatever this month's program says, which is the honest answer for any lease question at any price point. Terms, money factors, and lease support refresh monthly; current numbers live on the dealer specials page, and the store builds your actual payment from your credit tier, term, mileage, and down payment. New York taxes lease payments, so compare quotes with tax included.
How much is a used Audi RS e-tron GT?
It depends heavily on model year, battery health, mileage, and ordered packages — used EV pricing moves differently than used gasoline-car pricing because battery condition is part of the equation. The disciplined route is Certified pre-owned, where every CPO Audi passes a multi-point inspection and carries a limited warranty; Audi Queens' used and CPO inventory shows what's currently on the lot.
How much do the packages add to the price?
Package pricing is configured per build and can shift with production timing, so this page states no specific dollar figures for Forged carbon, RS design, or Dynamic plus. See the full trim guide for what each package includes, then have Audi Queens price your exact configuration.
Can I negotiate the price?
Selling price, trade value, and deal structure are all conversations, and the reviews above describe how the store approaches them — first number forward. A written competing quote shortens the process, and knowing which packages you actually want keeps the conversation focused, especially on a low-volume car like this one.
The bottom line
RS e-tron GT pricing in Flushing starts from one clean MSRP, adds New York's known percentages, and then layers in the two variables actually worth researching before you sign: current EV incentive eligibility (likely limited at this price point) and this month's manufacturer and dealer programs. Check the current offers, verify incentive rules fresh, and let the team in Flushing build the real number.
All 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT 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, license fees, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. No lease or finance offer is made or implied on this page; current offers, terms, and expiration dates appear on the linked specials pages and are subject to credit approval. Federal and state EV incentive eligibility depends on rules in effect at time of purchase and buyer/vehicle qualification — verify current requirements before relying on any credit estimate; this page states no specific credit amount. Package pricing is not stated and should be confirmed with Audi Queens for your exact build. Tax rates and DMV fees are set by New York State and New York City and may change; congestion toll figures per the MTA as of July 2026. CPO program details per Audi of America. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Audi Queens.