Audi is announcing pricing info and updates for its 2026 lineup. As Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds reports in this week's Tariff Talk, prices go up for most models due to tariffs, with increases ranging from $800 on the Q4 E-tron to $4,700 on the S8 sedan.
Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance
Along with the price hikes, Audi is offering more standard equipment for the new model year along with free Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance with the purchase or lease of a 2026 model year vehicle. It covers new-vehicle scheduled services in the first three years/30,000 miles of ownership. Every new 2026 model year Audi now includes:
- Audi Signature Care scheduled maintenance at 1yr/10K, 2yr/20K, and 3yr/30K (whichever occurs first) intervals
- 4 Years/50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty
- 12 Year Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation
- 4 Year Roadside Assistance coverage
- All service is completed by Audi-trained technicians at authorized dealers using factory procedures, specialized tools, and Audi Genuine Parts
Audi says available Audi Care Select packages can provide extended service options up to 120,000 miles. For additional details, see the Audi Care website: Audi Care Updates | Audi USA
Model Line Overviews
- A3: A3 quattro, S3 and RS 3 sedan 2026 updates include new standard features and trim-level enhancements.
- A6: The 2026 A6 model lineup welcomes the all-new A6 sedan later this year. Otherwise the lineup remains essentially unchanged.
- A7: The RS 7 performance is also a carryover, and remains essentially unchanged.
- A8: The A8 lineup sees some package-content changes for model year 2026.
- Q4 e-Tron Family: The Q4 lineup carries forward with minor trim-level content changes. Now available on the 2026 Q4 55 e-tron and Sportback, a new Vision package includes the Head-up display, matrix-design LED headlights with DRL, and headlight washers, and those model’s respective Black optic packages now includes black exterior trim with black Audi rings and badges.
- Q7 Model Family: The Q7 had significant updates for 2026. For 2026, it sees significant additions to its available trim-level content. Alsofor 2026, both the Q7 and SQ7 receive Traffic Sign Recognition as standard.
- Q8 Model Family: For 2026, the Q8 lineup sees significant additions to its available trim-level content.
- e-tron GT Model Family: The 2026 S e-tron GT adds newly standard all-wheel steering and Sport direct steering, along with the Black optic package with black mirror housings. Red brake calipers newly available standalone option. The 2026 RS e-tron GT performance ditches 20” wheels for a 21" 6-double-spoke milled cut, bicolor finish wheels. It also adds an optional Red RS design interior package.
For all the 2026 Audi changes, including pricing, click here.
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