Quick Answer: The 2026 S5 Premium Plus
The 2026 Audi S5 Premium Plus starts at $66,200 MSRP (plus $1,395 destination), $2,900 over the Premium, and adds the 810-watt Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system with headrest speakers, an electrochromic panoramic roof with variable light control, and a built-in forward-facing dashcam. The 362-hp turbo V6, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and standard quattro carry over unchanged from the Premium. It's the middle of three trims and, on Audi's own overview page, the one most closely built around the S5's newest 2026 feature: the dashcam.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: starting at $67,770 all in for the S5 Premium Plus — the $66,200 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.
Three things, and they're worth naming individually
Audi didn't spread the Premium Plus's added content thin. It's three specific upgrades. First, the 810-watt Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system with 3D Sound, 20 speakers total, including four built into the front seat headrests, a setup that's genuinely different from a standard system rather than just louder. Second, the standard panoramic roof upgrades to an electrochromic version with variable light control, so the tint level adjusts electronically instead of needing a physical shade. Third, and new for this generation, a built-in forward-facing dashcam that records in 4K at 30 frames per second, useful in a city where a dash-mounted aftermarket unit is one more thing to steal off the windshield. You'll need to supply your own microSD card; it isn't included.
The 810-watt Bang & Olufsen system, standard from Premium Plus up, with speakers built into the front headrests.
Everything the Premium already had
The Premium Plus doesn't touch the parts of the car that make it an S5 in the first place, the 362-hp turbocharged V6, the dual-clutch gearbox, standard quattro, sport suspension, red brake calipers, and the full Digital Stage cockpit all carry over exactly as they are on the Premium. If it's your first S5, the practical way to think about this trim is: same car, better ears, and a dashcam running whenever you're on the LIE.
Is the jump worth $2,900?
For a buyer who listens to music seriously or streams calls constantly in the car, yes, without much debate; the B&O system alone is usually worth more than that on the option sheet of a comparable German rival. For a buyer mainly chasing the driving dynamics, the honest answer is that the Premium already delivers the whole performance story, and this trim's value is entirely in comfort and convenience, not speed.
Frequently asked questions
What's the real difference between S5 Premium and Premium Plus?
Sound, glass, and a camera. The Premium Plus adds the 810-watt Bang & Olufsen system, an electrochromic variable-tint roof, and a built-in dashcam, all for $2,900 more. Engine, transmission, AWD, and suspension are identical to the Premium.
Does the S5 Premium Plus dashcam record automatically?
Yes, per Audi's published feature description it uses smart recording logic to capture footage automatically, in addition to manual recording, with data stored locally on a customer-supplied microSD card.
Is Premium Plus the most popular S5 trim?
It's a natural middle ground, meaningfully upgraded audio and tech without stepping up to Prestige pricing, which is why many shoppers land here. Ask the sales team at Audi Queens what's currently moving fastest off the lot in Flushing.
Hear it for yourself
Sound systems are one of the few specs that genuinely need a live demo. Schedule a test drive at Audi Queens and put the Bang & Olufsen system through an actual playlist before deciding if it's worth the step up from Premium.
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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. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specifications with Audi Queens. microSD card required for dashcam recording, not included with the vehicle. Audi Signature Care terms per Audi of America's published program for MY2026 vehicles.