2019 Audi A7 Trim Levels with Comparisons & Configurations.

The Audi A7 has long been a top contender in the luxury large sedan catgegory. It also sports a complete redesign for 2019. The new A7 features a more modern and minimalistic interior. Audi has packed the A7 full of new technology and luxurious cabin details. The exterior is also more athletic and features a sportback roof line. It is also one of the best cargo hauling vehicles in the category with plenty of cargo space.

The A7 has some fierce competition in the luxury large car category, but offers buyers a long list of standard and optional equipment to keep the focus squarely on what the A7 has to offer. The Audi redesign of the A7 included a second touch screen for added functionality. It also sports hi tech LED head and tailamps that illuminate the road with great precision. These features are just a few of the many added technological innovations that are available.

The A7 comes in three trim options. The Premium trim is the standard offering but buyers can step up to the Premium Plus version or the Prestige level for the ultimate A7 experience. There are also multiple add on packages and the S line appearance package. Buyers can consult the rest of this article to see all of the possible combinations of options available for the A7 to help them get the most out of their buying experience.

 

Compare the 2019 Audi A7 Premium vs Premium Plus Trims. What is the difference?

The Audi A7 Premium offers buyers the standard features of the Audi A7. The base trim may be the lowest priced, but it also offers some very advanced technology. The A7 Premium offers a driver oriented touch screen for controlling the climate controls, seat features and the other basic controls for the vehicle. This secondary touchscreen has eliminated the need for buttons and knobs adding a minimalist feel to the interior.

The audio, Bluetooth and navigation are also controlled through a touch screen mounted directly to the right of the steering wheel for ease of access. The Premium trim also outfits the instrument cluster with a seven inch color driver information center.

The A7 comes with tri-zone climate control, steering wheel mounted shifter paddles for manual transmission control and power adjustable heated mirrors. The Premium package also features memory function for the steering wheel and mirrors. The front seats are heated and feature eight way power adjustment and four way lumbar adjustment. The driver seat also includes a memory feature.

The A7 Premium's interior has ambient lighting, leather seating, a panoramic sunroof and Fine Grain Ash wood inlays. The interior also features Black, Pearl Gray or Okapi Brown color options with contrast stitching on the seats and dash.

The A7 Premium also comes equipped with advanced driver assistance technology. Standard features include a rear view camera, parking assistance for front and rear parking and Audi Presense. The Audi Presense feature is a suite of driver assistance technology that includes front collision warning, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian awareness. The A7 Premium also includes automatic rain sensing wipers.

Buyers of the A7 Premium also get an excellent infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The navigation system is also standard. The A7 comes with advanced mobile device capabilities like Audi connect services. The Audi connect system is a subscription based service that allows the owner to pair their mobile device to the A7 for advanced capabilities like remote start and lock and vehicle locator services.

The audio system is a 180 watt, 10 speaker outfit with HD and Satellite radio capabilities. The A7 also includes Bluetooth capabilities and its own audio interface. The A7 also comes with four USB charging ports.

While the modern, sleek interior of the A7 will no doubt attract buyers looking for an updated atmosphere, the excellent powertrain and driving functions are also updated. The A7 comes with one powertrain option. It is a turbocharged V6 with mild hybrid technology. The engine cranks out 335 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 60 in about five seconds. It also has better than average fuel economy at 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

The A7 also has advanced AWD capability with a freshly updated quattro all wheel drive system. The AWD actively shifts power from the front and rear axles to match road conditions. It also features torque vectoring capability. The A7 will automatically apply braking force to unused wheels during cornering to increase handling and cornering ability. The transmission is also refined. The A7 has a seven speed dual clutch transmission for excellent shifting and performance.

The A7 Premium also offers three additional add on packages. The Convenience package includes Audi side assist and rear sense capabilities. It also includes rear cross traffic alert. The Convenience package also includes a phone signal booster and wireless charging capabilities for mobile devices. This package also upgrades the mirrors with power fold capabilities.

The Cold Weather package includes a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. The A7 Premium can also be upgraded to include 20" wheels with a double v spoke design. Additional singular add ons include additional airbags for the rear, a black cloth headliner and a CD/DVD player. Buyers can also get Dark Brown Walnut Wood Grain accents for the interior.

The A7 Premium offers buyers a base level Audi luxury sedan with a variety of premium upgrades and features. If buyers want access to the more exciting and innovative options for the A7, they will have to step up to the A7 Premium Plus.

The Premium Plus comes with exterior upgrades like a headlight washer system and upgraded headlights and taillights. It is equipped with high quality lighting technology. The head and taillights are LED and offer a vertical beam matrix. The lights are actually over 20 smaller LED bulbs that create a more dynamic lighting experience. The taillights are dynamic and illuminate in sequence to indicate the driver's intention to turn. The lights also dance in sequence when the driver enters or exits the vehicle. The headlights are laser like in precision and also feature over twenty LED vertical lights. The headlights also feature automatic high beams.

The Premium Plus also includes an overhead view camera for information regarding the surroundings of the vehicle. The overhead camera also has a handy zoom function for the driver. The Premium Plus also includes a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster called the Audi virtual cockpit. It can be reconfigured to the driver's preferences.

The Premium Plus also comes with a Band & Olufsen 3D audio system. It has 15 speakers and over 700 watts of power.

Also included in the Premium Plus trim level are all of the items in the Convenience package for the Premium trim level.

The Premium Plus also offer buyers four additional packages for the A7. The Warm Weather package includes four zone climate control, rear window sunshades, ventilated front seats and lumbar adjustments for the passenger seat.

The Contour Seating package upgrades the interior of the A7 with Valcona leather seats. The front seats also feature 18 way power adjustment with massage function and memory function for the passenger seat. The interior is also enhanced with additional leather trim and Achat Gray fine grain birch wood inlays. Color options for this seating upgrade include perforated Black, Pearl Beige or Sarder Brown Valcona leather.

The S Line package for the A7 is available at the Premium Plus trim level and features sport tuned suspension and a lower, more athletic stance. It also has a more aggressive grill and badging on the exterior. the S Line also offers illuminated entry. Exterior color options for the S Line include Tango Red Metallic and Daytona Gray Pearl.

The Driver Assistance package for the A7 Premium Plus trim level includes an innovative sign recognition feature that scans the road for alerts in the way of traffic signs and relays that information to the driver. This package also includes lane keep assist, intersection assist and advanced adaptive cruise control.

This trim level also offers the stand alone options that are available with the Premium trim. Buyers also get access to the same Cold Weather package and the 20" wheel package.

Compare the 2019 A7 Premium Plus vs Prestige Trims. What is the difference?

The 2019 Audi A7 has quite a few standard and add on features available for the Premium Plus trim package. The optional equipment and upgraded head and taillights make a great bargain for many buyers, but those people that want all the best they can get in their Audi A7 will want to check out the Prestige trim level.

The Prestige trim includes everything the Premium Plus trim level has and adds on the optional cold weather package features as standard equipment. It also includes a head up display for the driver and power closing doors. The ambient lighting package for the Prestige includes multi color functions. It is also outfitted with dual pane acoustic glass.

There are also numerous add on packages and stand alone options for the Prestige trim level. One of the most advanced packages is the Adaptive Chassis Package. It allows the driver to change shock absorber response for different handling and ride preferences. The Adaptive Chassis Package also includes a steering system for the rear wheels to improve handling.

Buyers still get access to the S Line package, the Cold Weather package and the 20 inch wheel package. They can also opt to add the Individual Contour Seating package available on the Preferred Plus as well as the identical Driver Assistance Package.

There is also an additional 21" wheel package that upgrades the Prestige to sport a five spoke star design and summer performance tires.

The stand alone add on features for the Prestige trim level include all of the previously available options for the Preferred Plus. Buyers can also upgrade to a night vision feature that spots large animals and pedestrians in the dark. Also available is the Band & Olufsen advanced 3D sound system with even more acoustic capabilities and 1800 watts of power.

 

Final Thoughts

The choice between these three trim levels is a difficult one. For most buyers it will come down to which features they can't do without. Some of the more advanced features like sign recognition and adaptive cruise control are only available at the Preferred Plus trim level and will add about $2,750 onto the $72,000 price tag.

Buyers looking to mix and match packages have a lot of options at the upper trim levels and it makes sense to move up to the upper trims to get some of the best options. The night vision, adaptive suspension with all wheel steering and the top level audio system are all in separate packages, so the price for getting all of the best features may not be worth it.

The base Preferred trim level does have the best powertrain available and offers quattro all wheel drive capabilities. It is also the lowest price point to get into the newly resigned A7. Buyers will pay about $68,000 for the Preferred trim level but the fresh redesign and long list of luxurious amenities that come standard make it an appealing option.