HERNDON, VA - Audi released pricing for many of its 2010 model-year offerings. The manufacturer is adding a variety of new vehicles and product enhancements in its 2010 model-year portfolio.

Audi moved sales of many 2010 models ahead by several weeks following a successful sell-down of the previous model-year inventory. 

Here is a summary of the product highlights and pricing news for the 2010 model-year Audi cars and SUVs. Full pricing details can be found on page 2 of this release.

The 2010 A3 2.0T model has discontinued the 3.2 FSI engine option and S line exterior equipment is now standard on every A3. Xenon headlights with LED DRL are standard on Premium Plus model and wheels have been upgraded in appearance.

Audi's 2010 A4 Sedan navigation models arenow equipped with 3^rd Generation MMI and SIRIUS traffic. LED taillights are available on Premium Plus and Presitge models, and Bluetooth and Homelink are now packaged together as option on Premium model. Audi Side Assist is also now an optional package with Audi parking system advanced. 

The 2010 Audi A5 Coupe introduced a 2.0 TFSI engine with quattro AWD in manual and Tiptronic transmissions and the 3.2 FSI with manual transmission was discontinued. Navigation models now equipped with 3^rd Generation MMI and SIRIUS traffic and LED taillights on Premium Plus and Prestige models.

Audi side assist is now standard on Prestige models of the 2010 Audi Q5 3.2 FSI. The new Luxury Package for Prestige models includes leather door armrests and instrument panel top and ventilated front seats in Milano leather. Bang & Olufsen Sound System is now available as a standalone option on Premium Plus model.

2010 Audi A6 3.0T, 3.2, and 4.2 models now have daytime running lights standard on halogen-equipped vehicles and navigation has been upgraded to 3G MMI and SIRIUS traffic logic. A new 3.2 FSI V-6 engine is available with 265 horsepower.

The 2010 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro and A8L 4.2 FSI quattro will not offer the W12 engine in the 2010 model-year, and the S8 is also not available in the 2010 model-year. LED daytime running lights are available with all trims. A trunk lid with S8 spoiler is standard on normal wheelbase models and optional carbon fiber interior inlays are available on normal wheelbase models.

The 2010 Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro and 5.2 FSI quattro have added a R8 V-10 5.2 FSI quattro coupe to the R8 line. Full LED lights are optional on V-8 and standard on V-10 models. Illuminated doorsills available and the new exterior color "Lava Gray" is available.

For pricing and additional chages please view page 2 of this release.

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2010 Audi A3 2.0T Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges)

A3 2.0T FWD (Manual)               Premium                       $27,270
A3 2.0T FWD (Manual)               Premium Plus                $29,270

A3 2.0T FWD (S tronic)            Premium                       $28,750
A3 2.0T FWD (S tronic)            Premium Plus                $30,750

A3 2.0T quattro (S tronic)         Premium                       $30,850
A3 2.0T quattro (S tronic)         Premium Plus                $32,850

A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel will be available in December 2009; pricing for that model will be announced at a later date.

• 3.2 FSI engine option discontinued.

• S line exterior equipment now standard on every A3.

• Titanium package is now Titanium Sport Package (now includes sport suspension and seats).

• Leather/alcantara seat now available as part of Titanium Sport packages.

• Wood interior trim now available.

• Xenon headlights with LED DRL standard on Premium Plus model.

• Wheels upgraded in appearance.

A4 Sedan Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges)

A4 2.0T FWD Sedan (Multitronic)            Premium                       $31,450
A4 2.0T FWD Sedan (Multitronic)            Premium Plus                $35,000

A4 2.0T quattro Sedan (Manual)              Premium                       $32,350
A4 2.0T quattro Sedan (Manual)              Premium Plus                $35,850
A4 2.0T quattro Sedan (Manual)              Prestige                        $41,050

A4 2.0T quattro Sedan (Tiptronic)          Premium                       $33,550
A4 2.0T quattro Sedan (Tiptronic)          Premium Plus                $37,050
A4 2.0T quattro Sedan (Tiptronic)          Prestige                        $42,250

A4 2.0T quattro Avant (Tiptronic)           Premium                       $35,350
A4 2.0T quattro Avant (Tiptronic)           Premium Plus                $38,850
A4 2.0T quattro Avant (Tiptronic)           Prestige                        $44,550

S4 sedan will be available in September 2009; pricing will be announced at a later date.

• Navigation models now equipped with 3^rd Generation MMI and SIRIUS traffic.

• LED taillights on Premium Plus and Prestige models.

• Bluetooth and Homelink now packaged together as option on Premium model.

• Bang & Olufsen premium audio system now available as option on Premium Plus.

• Prestige now includes Navigation (3G MMI) and Voice Control.

• Audi Side Assist now an optional package with Audi parking system advanced.

• S line wheel changes to 7 double spoke (formerly 5 tri-spoke).

2010 Audi A5 Coupe Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges)

A5 2.0T quattro Coupe (Manual)              Premium                       $36,000
A5 2.0T quattro Coupe (Manual)              Premium Plus                $39,500
A5 2.0T quattro Coupe (Manual)              Prestige                        $44,300

A5 2.0T quattro Coupe (Tiptronic)            Premium                       $37,200
A5 2.0T quattro Coupe (Tiptronic)            Premium Plus                $40,700
A5 2.0T quattro Coupe (Tiptronic)            Prestige                        $45,500

A5 3.2 quattro Coupe (Tiptronic)              Premium Plus                $44,000
A5 3.2 quattro Coupe (Tiptronic)              Prestige                        $48,800

S5 4.2 V8 FSI Coupe (Manual)                Premium Plus                $52,400
S5 4.2 V8 FSI Coupe (Manual)                Prestige                        $56,250

S5 4.2 FSI (V-8) Coupe (Tiptronic)            Premium Plus                $53,600
S5 4.2 FSI (V-8) Coupe (Tiptronic)            Prestige                        $57,450

A5 2.0 TFSI Cabriolet and S5 3.0 TFSI (supercharged V-6) Cabriolet will be available in Fall 2009; pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

• 2.0 TFSI engine introduced with quattro AWD in manual and Tiptronic transmissions.

• 3.2 FSI with manual transmission discontinued.

• A5 coupe moves to Premium-Premium Plus-Prestige line structure.

• 2.0T Premium now offers A5 a $4,700 lower price point in the market.

• Navigation models now equipped with 3^rd Generation MMI and SIRIUS traffic.

• LED taillights on Premium Plus and Prestige models.

• New wheel design for A5 2.0T Premium.

2010 Audi Q5 3.2 FSI Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges)

Q5 quattro (Tiptronic)                              Premium                            $37,350
Q5 quattro (Tiptronic)                              Premium Plus         $41,400
Q5 quattro (Tiptronic)                              Prestige                              $48,850

• New Fine Grain Ash, Natural Brown decorative inlays (exposed grain, matte finish).

• New 20 inch five-segment spoke S line wheel (replaces five-double spoke wheel).

• Audi side assist now standard on Prestige model.

• New Luxury Package for Prestige model includes leather door armrests and instrument panel top, and ventilated front seats in Milano leather.

• Bang & Olufsen Sound System now available as a standalone option on Premium Plus model.

• Dakar Beige removed from exterior color program (still available via Audi exclusive).

• Indirect tire pressure monitoring system (uses ABS wheel speed sensors instead of wheel-mounted units to detect air loss).

2010 Audi A6 3.0T, 3.2, and 4.2 Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges)

A6 3.2 FSI Sedan FWD (Multitronic)                 Premium                       $45,200
A6 3.2 FSI Sedan FWD (Multitronic)                 Premium Plus                $48,100

A6 3.0 TFSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)                Premium                       $50,200
A6 3.0 TFSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)                Premium Plus                $52,800
A6 3.0 TFSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)                Prestige                        $55,200

A6 3.0 TFSI Avant quattro (Tiptronic)                 Premium                       $53,310
A6 3.0 TFSI Avant quattro (Tiptronic)                 Premium Plus                $55,830
A6 3.0 TFSI Avant quattro (Tiptronic)                 Prestige                        $58,160
A6 4.2 FSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)                  Prestige                        $60,950

S6 5.2 FSI (V-10) Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)         Prestige                        $76,100

• Daytime running lights standard on halogen-equipped vehicles.

• Navigation upgraded to 3G MMI and navigation and SIRIUS traffic logic.

• Reduced brake dust pads.

• New 3.2 FSI V6 engine with 265 horsepower.

• New 19" Sport Package with performance tires.

• New 18" Sport Package with all-season tires.

• Heated steering wheel with Cold Weather package.

2010 Audi Q7 3.6, 4.2 and TDI will be available in October 2009, and pricing and equipment will be announced at a later date.

2010 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro and A8L 4.2 FSI quattro Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges)

A8 4.2 FSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)                                                      $74,550
A8L 4.2 FSI Sedan quattro (Tiptronic)                                                    $78,400

• W12 engine not available in the 2010 model-year.

• S8 not available in the 2010 model-year.

• Espresso Brown, Linen Beige, Light Gray and Impala Beige interior colors discontinued.

• LED daytime running lights on all trims.

• 19-inch wheels standard on all normal wheelbase models.

• Trunk lid with S8 spoiler standard on normal wheelbase models.

• Optional carbon fiber interior inlays available on normal wheelbase models.

• Ventilated massage front seats standard on long wheelbase models.

• Contrasting stitching and piping on long wheelbase models.

Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSI and Roadster 2.0T FSI Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $825 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges)

TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)                Premium                       $37,800
TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)                Premium Plus                $39,800
TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)                Prestige                        $42,580

TTS Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)              Premium                       $45,900
TTS Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)              Prestige                        $51,950

TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)            Premium                       $40,800
TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)            Premium Plus                $42,800
TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)            Prestige                        $45,580

TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)           Premium                       $48.900
TTS Roadster 2.0 TFSI quattro (S Tronic)           Prestige                        $54,950

Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro and 5.2 FSI quattro Model-Year 2010 Pricing and Model Changes
(excluding $1,200 destination charge, taxes, title, options and dealer charges)

R8 4.2 FSI (V-8) quattro (6-Speed Manual)                                                $114,200
R8 4.2 FSI (V-8) quattro (R tronic)                                                            $123,300

R8 5.2 FSI (V-10) quattro (6-Speed Manual)                                              $146,000
R8 5.2 FSI (V-10) quattro (R tronic)                                                           $155,100

• R8 V-10 5.2 FSI quattro coupe added to R8 line.

• Full LED lights optional on V-8 and standard on V-10.

• Carbon fiber doorsills, external mirrors and body kit available.

• Illuminated doorsills available.

• New titanium finish wheels.

• New Lava Gray exterior color.

• New Sepang Blue exterior color (V-10 only).

• New Amulet Red Fine Napa interior color.