Quick Answer: 2027 Audi Q9 Prestige
The Prestige tops the Q9 range, and Audi has called out four things that belong to it: third-generation curved digital OLED taillights with eight selectable light signatures, ambient lighting plus with backlit door cards, projection lights in the door sills, and all-wheel steering that turns the rear wheels up to 5 degrees. Hands-free highway driving is standard as well. Audi has not published the Prestige's price; industry listings place it near $102,400 before the $1,395 destination charge (about $103,795 with destination), so confirm it with Audi Queens. Under the skin it shares the 429-hp twin-turbo V6, quattro all-wheel drive, and three years of Audi Signature Care with every Q9. Audi Queens in Flushing can discuss ordering as deliveries begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Total price, including every dealer-imposed charge: $103,970 all in for the 2027 Q9 Prestige. 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 $102,400; it excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, and any optional equipment.
The lighting is the headline
Audi built the Prestige's taillights around a first for a production car: curved digital OLED panels made from glass about 0.1 millimeter thick, roughly the width of a human hair, so the light follows the contour of the body and is visible from wider angles. Across six large panels there are 512 individually controlled segments, and the driver can choose from eight light signatures. Because the Q9's taillights are split, Audi also uses them for a communication light that can show a warning symbol when the hazards are on, and a connected exit warning that signals cyclists or vehicles approaching from behind when a door is about to open. After dark the lit panels make the Q9 appear wider than it does by day.
Inside and underneath, the lighting continues. Ambient lighting plus adds backlit surfaces in the door cards to the full-width interaction light strip that every Q9 carries. LED modules in the door sills project a white rhombus onto the pavement under the front doors and a dashed one under the rear doors, a quiet welcome when you walk up to the car.
All-wheel steering, in a city that needs it
All-wheel steering is standard on the Prestige.
The Q9 is long, and the Prestige's all-wheel steering is the practical answer. The rear wheels can turn up to 5 degrees, working automatically. At parking-lot speeds they turn opposite to the fronts, which shrinks the turning circle for tight garages and narrow side streets; at highway speed they turn the same way as the fronts, which steadies lane changes and sweeping curves. Combined with the standard adaptive air suspension, the 360-degree camera, and park assist plus, it is the trim that makes a 209-inch SUV feel manageable at the end of a Flushing commute.
What it shares with the other trims
The mechanical story does not change by trim. Every 2027 Q9 gets the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with 429 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, an eight-speed Tiptronic, quattro, and a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds as quoted by Audi. The curved OLED display, the 12.3-inch passenger screen, the panoramic sunroof, the seven power-adjustable seats, and the standard ambient lighting package are shared too. The Prestige also includes adaptive cruise assist plus, which supports hands-free driving on approved highway segments up to 85 mph. The Premium Plus guide explains how that system works and what it asks of the driver.
Reading the price honestly
Audi has published a starting MSRP for the Premium only, at $87,700. For the Prestige, industry listings show roughly $102,400, which would put the destination-inclusive figure near $103,795 ($102,400 plus $1,395). Until Audi Queens confirms the number, treat it as an estimate. Audi may publish trim pricing as the model reaches dealers, and options and packages will move any final figure. The specials and finance page lists current programs, and the pricing & leasing guide explains how New York taxes and fees stack onto a sticker price.
Who chooses the Prestige
Backlit door cards come with ambient lighting plus on the Prestige.
Buyers who want the Q9 as it was shown at launch, with every lighting and steering feature Audi has assigned to the line, and who plan to keep it for years, tend to land here. It also suits anyone who values arriving in a car that feels like an occasion. Audi Queens customers talk about that side of the store in their reviews. One buyer wrote: "Great dealership and service, I bought an outstanding car from them in November 25, they were so honest and transparent. Made the whole experience very straightforward and stress free" (Mohamed S.). That review describes a different Audi purchase; no one has reviewed a Q9 yet.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2027 Audi Q9 Prestige?
Audi has not published a Prestige price. Industry listings place it near $102,400 before destination, or about $103,795 with the $1,395 destination charge; confirm the figure with Audi Queens, since options and dealer charges change the final number.
What is exclusive to the Q9 Prestige?
Audi's launch material assigns four features to the Prestige: curved digital OLED taillights with eight signatures, ambient lighting plus with backlit door cards, door-sill projection lights, and all-wheel steering.
How does all-wheel steering help in the city?
At low speeds the rear wheels turn opposite to the fronts, which tightens the turning circle in parking garages and on narrow streets. At higher speeds they turn the same way, improving stability when changing lanes.
Does the Prestige have a different engine?
No. All 2027 Q9 trims share the 429-hp 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, quattro all-wheel drive, and eight-speed Tiptronic. The high-performance SQ9 is a separate model with a V8 and is not covered here.
Is hands-free driving included on the Prestige?
Yes. Adaptive cruise assist plus is standard on Premium Plus and Prestige. It works on approved highway segments up to 85 mph, and the driver must remain attentive.
When will the Prestige reach Audi Queens?
Audi has said the Q9 reaches U.S. dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026. Ask about allocation through the contact page, or watch new inventory.
All 2027 Audi Q9 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 state and local taxes, title, registration, license fees, options, and dealer-installed accessories; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing — confirm current specs with Audi Queens.