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Used 2018 Audi RS 7 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Audi RS 7 is a midsize high-performance four-door with a hatchback body style Audi dubs a "Sportback." Unlike the A7, which includes five seats, the RS 7 can only be had with a pair of individual rear sport seats. There are two trim levels, mostly differentiated by performance. The base RS 7 has a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 good for 560 hp and 516 pound-feet of torque, while the RS 7 Performance upgrades that engine to 605 hp with an overboost function that provides a temporary torque peak of 553 lb-ft. Both have an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

Standard features on the RS 7 include 21-inch wheels, summer tires, an adaptive sport-tuned air suspension, variable-ratio sport steering, a sport rear differential, LED headlights, automatic wipers, parking sensors, a basic collision mitigation system, blind-spot warning, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, a sunroof, a power liftgate, and keyless ignition and entry.

Inside, you get four-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power front sport seats with four-way lumbar, heating and driver seat memory, leather upholstery featuring special RS honeycomb stitching, a power-adjustable sport steering wheel, a head-up display, a rearview camera and a corner-view camera system. Also included: an Audi MMI electronics interface (8-inch display, knob controller, touchpad), a navigation system, voice controls, Bluetooth, Audi Connect services, two USB ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and a 14-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system. The Black Optic package adds high-gloss exterior trim to the base RS 7 and a front spoiler and rear diffuser made of carbon fiber.

The RS 7 Performance gains more power, carbon-ceramic brakes, Dynamic Ride Control (a mechanical damping system that reduces body roll and pitch around corners), 21-inch cast-aluminum wheels, a different bumper design, gloss-black grille surround, black tailpipes and carbon-fiber mirror housings. An Audi Sport Titanium exhaust is an exclusive option to the Performance.

Options available on both versions include the Driver Assistance package, which adds adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, a forward collision warning and automatic braking system (Pre Sense Plus), lane keeping assist and automatic high beams. The Cold Weather package adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. The Comfort Seating package swaps out the standard sport seats for less aggressively bolstered front and rear seats (effectively from the A7) and gains front-seat ventilation, massage functionality, memory settings for the passenger, and leather upholstery without the RS honeycomb pattern. Other options include night vision assist, rear side airbags, a black faux suede headliner, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system upgrade.

Which RS 7 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Can you afford the Performance and its extra power, carbon-ceramic brakes and upgraded suspension? We're guessing you can, so although you certainly don't need it, you'll probably want it. We know we would.

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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
560 hp @ 5,700 rpm
605 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Engine torque
516 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
517 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Engine displacement
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
275/30R21
275/30R21
Wheel size
21 X 9.0-in
21 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
14 / 24 / 17 MPG
14 / 24 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.8 gal.
19.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
277 / 475 miles
277 / 475 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
4,497 lb.
4,497 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.2 in.
75.2 in.
Height
55.8 in.
55.8 in.
Length
197.3 in.
197.3 in.
Wheelbase
114.8 in.
114.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
24.5 cu. ft.
24.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.9 in.
36.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
37.0 in.
37.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Depreciation
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, premium leather
Lunar Silver, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Black w/Mercato Blue Stitching, premium leather/alcantara
Lunar Silver, premium leather
Exterior
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Nardo Gray
Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Misano Red Pearl Effect
Panther Black Crystal Effect
Daytona Gray Matte Effect
Ascari Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Nardo Gray
Sepang Blue Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Misano Red Pearl Effect
Panther Black Crystal Effect
Daytona Gray Matte Effect
Ascari Blue Metallic