Audi Premium vs. Prestige

About the Audi Auto Brand

Audi is a luxury car maker that delivers high-end, sporty, and innovative vehicles, ranging from high-performance sedans to luxury SUVs. They produce a range of all-electric cars, plug-in-hybrids, gas-powered vehicles, and SUVs that you'll appreciate if you're a luxury auto aficionado. While all Audis have upscale features with top-of-the-line performance, almost all the models have Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels.

Understanding Audi Premium vs. Prestige Trim Levels

Whether you buy an Audi sedan, Sportback, or SUV, the Premium is always the entry-level trim. It's a fantastic path to acquiring an Audi at a lower price than the higher levels.

Many of the available options on the Premium trim appear as standard features on the Premium Plus and even more so on the top-tier Prestige, which comes with the Prestige Package, a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features. While you don't have to pay extra for these upscale features, the price point is higher for the Premium Plus and Prestige than the Premium level.

Audi Premium vs. Prestige: A Detailed Comparison

Let's dive into the detailed difference between the Audi Premium and Premium Plus and the difference between the Audi Prestige and Premium Plus trim levels.

Comparing Interior and Comfort

Depending on the model, the Audi can have two to three rows of seats with plenty of room for everyone. As Premium is the base trim for most models, it only features the standard configuration, though this includes a good range of features. With the Premium Plus trim, you'll appreciate the extra luxuries, including a surround-sound system, power-folding exterior mirrors, and ambient lighting.

With the Prestige trim, the interior becomes opulent. You'll have supple heated leather seats that are also ventilated for cooling in the warm summer months, along with a massaging feature. The Prestige also features heated rear seats, a panoramic glass sunroof, and a head-up display as standard.

Technology Differences

The Prestige comes with a virtual cockpit that enhances the driving experience. It has a multicolored interior ambient lighting system, dual-pane acoustic side windows, a top-view camera, and illuminated door sills. While all the Audi trims have the Multi Media Interface infotainment system, the Premium Plus and Prestige also have voice-controlled navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and Audi Connect. Audi equips its models with advanced driver-assistance technologies, such as adaptive cruise assist, active lane-assist, and collision-avoidance assist. The Prestige comes standard with the above features and more, including:

• Traffic jam assist
• Top-view camera
• A lane mitigation system
• Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
• Precollision with advanced pedestrian and bicycle detection
• Front and rear parking assist
• Remote parking pilot
• Traffic sign recognition

Performance and Handling

All Audis have superb performance and handling. The top trims, including Premium Plus and Prestige, come equipped with Audi's new turbocharged direct injection engine technologies to enhance performance and efficiency. Depending on the model, Premium Plus or Prestige trims could have Audi's turbo fuel stratified injection technologies for precision fuel distribution. This system allows for high-performance acceleration with fuel efficiency.

The top levels of the Audi trims have either a Tiptronic transmission or an S tronic transmission. The Tiptronic version provides a smooth shifting experience with minimum disruption of power flow. You'll find this version of the Audi transmission in most SUVs and sedans.

Sportier Audis, such as the coupes, cabriolets, and roadsters with Premium Plus or Prestige trims, carry the more interactive S tronic transmission. This dual-clutch transmission combines the fun driving experience of a manual with the smoothness of an automatic transmission for precise handling. With this transmission's quick shifting from one gear to another, your Audi Prestige or Premium Plus has reduced emissions and higher fuel efficiency.

Choosing the Right Audi Trim: Premium or Prestige?

Whether Prestige, Premium Plus, or Premium is better is a matter of personal choice. If you want an ultra-luxurious Audi with all the high-end features Audi offers, then the Prestige is worth the higher cost. With this trim level, you don't have to think about what you want to add to the Audi Premium or even Audi Premium Plus trims. All the features come built into the Prestige trim.

Once you find the Audi model and body style that fits your driving needs, decide if you want the entry-level Audi Premium, to which you can add certain features, the Audi Premium Plus, which is equipped with more features, or the top-of-the-line Audi Prestige that has all additional features as standard.

If you're after the Audi with basic features such as heated seats, a high-quality infotainment system, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, the Premium trim is perfect, especially for the price. Choosing the Premium Plus trim level is an excellent option for having Premium features with a few added standard amenities, such as a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free liftgate, and additional driver-assistance features.

The Prestige is ideal if you want a sophisticated navigation system, larger wheels, and supple leather upholstery. With this trim level, you also get more standard driver-assistance features and a premium 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Learn More About the Audi Premium vs. Prestige Trims

Our Audi Mission Viejo, California, dealership has an extensive inventory of Audi vehicles. Contact our team to learn more about the Audi trim levels, including the Premium and Prestige, and their differences and similarities. We can help you schedule a test-drive of your favorite Audi model, and when you choose the one to fit your Southern California lifestyle, we can find the perfect finance option for you.