Quick Answer: The 2026 S5 Premium
The 2026 Audi S5 Premium starts at $63,300 MSRP (plus $1,395 destination) and is the entry point into the full S5 performance package, not a stripped-down version of it. It carries the same 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, and standard quattro AWD as the trims above it, plus the sport suspension, red-painted brake calipers, 19-inch wheels, and the full 11.9-inch/14.5-inch Digital Stage cockpit. What the Premium leaves out is mostly upgraded sound, lighting, and comfort tech, covered by the Premium Plus and Prestige trims. Audi Signature Care covers the first three years or 30,000 miles of maintenance at no charge.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: starting at $64,870 all in for the S5 Premium — the $63,300 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.
Nothing about the engine is entry-level
Audi doesn't detune the base S5. Every trim shares the identical 3.0-liter turbocharged V6, the same twin-scroll turbo tucked inside the cylinder vee for a shorter, more direct boost path, the same 362 hp and 406 lb-ft, the same 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the same standard quattro all-wheel drive. Audi's own 0-60 figure, 4.3 seconds, applies to the Premium exactly as it does to the Prestige. What separates the trims is comfort and technology, not the part of the car that actually decides how it drives.
The 362-hp 3.0-liter turbo V6, standard on every S5 trim including the Premium.
What's actually standard
Sport suspension is standard, along with red-painted brake calipers, metal sport pedals, and 19-inch 5-double-V-spoke wheels (a pair of 20-inch designs are available as options). Inside, the cabin gets leather upholstery, heated front sport seats, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with the now-restored physical scroll wheels, and three-zone climate control. The cockpit itself is the full Digital Stage setup: an 11.9-inch virtual instrument cluster flowing into a 14.5-inch MMI touch display, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so most drivers never plug in a cable. On the safety side, the Premium already includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, and a 360-degree camera, the driver-assistance suite most shoppers assume is reserved for higher trims.
What the Premium doesn't have: Bang & Olufsen sound, the electrochromic glass roof tint, the built-in dashcam, Matrix LED headlights, OLED taillights, and the passenger display, all of which arrive starting at Premium Plus or Prestige. The panoramic glass roof itself is standard on every S5; it's the variable-tint upgrade that isn't.
Who the Premium actually fits
Queens buyers cross-shopping this segment tend to split into two camps: people who want the driving experience and will add options themselves later, and people who simply don't use a Bang & Olufsen system enough to pay for it upfront. The Premium is built for both. It's also the trim most likely to be sitting on the lot at Audi Queens in numbers, since it's the volume configuration for a performance sedan at this price point, worth asking about when scheduling a test drive on College Point Blvd.
Frequently asked questions
Is the S5 Premium missing anything important?
Not from the driving experience. The engine, transmission, quattro system, and sport suspension are identical across every S5 trim. The Premium's gaps are in audio, lighting, and comfort tech, not performance.
Does the S5 Premium have a sunroof?
Yes. The panoramic glass roof is standard across the entire S5 lineup, Premium included. The Premium Plus and Prestige add the electrochromic variable-tint version of that same roof.
Can I add Bang & Olufsen sound to a Premium?
No, the B&O system is built into the Premium Plus and Prestige trims and isn't offered as a standalone option on the Premium. If premium audio matters, the Premium Plus is the trim to look at.
See the Premium in Flushing
Specs read differently than they drive. Book a test drive at Audi Queens and feel the sport suspension and standard quattro for yourself before deciding whether the added comfort features on the trims above are worth the difference.
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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 and performance figures are Audi's published estimates under controlled conditions; always obey posted speed and traffic laws. 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.