Alluring mix of power and refinement; genuinely entertaining handling; all the luxury and technology of a regular A6; good fuel economy
Doesn't come cheap; no spring chicken
The Bose Surround Sound system and full LED exterior lighting, which were standard items in the Prestige trim last year, are now part of the Premium Plus trim level. So is Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration.See the 2018 Audi S6 models for sale near you
The exceptionally well-stocked Premium Plus with the Driver Assistance package sounds like a good call. Premium car buyers tend to desire every bell and whistle, however, so by all means consider the Prestige. Don't forget there's a new generation coming.
The 2018 Audi S6 is available in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.
The Premium Plus ($72,875) comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, a model-specific body kit and accents, full LED exterior lighting, rain-sensing wipers, heated windshield-washer nozzles, a sunroof, heated/self-dimming side mirrors, a self-dimming rearview mirror, an adaptive air suspension, 8-way power-adjustable/heated sport front seats with driver's-side memory settings, a flat-bottom steering wheel, leather upholstery with diamond stitching, keyless entry/ignition, Audi's Drive Select system (featuring electronic adjustments for steering, throttle and transmission), aluminum pedals, quad-zone automatic climate control, ambient LED cabin lighting, blind spot monitoring, parking sensors front and rear, a rearview camera, plus the Multi Media Interface (MMI) infotainment setup with an 8-in display, a 630-watt 14-speaker Bose Surround Sound system, navigation with Google Earth, two USB ports, two SD card slots, Bluetooth phone/audio, HD Radio, satellite radio, Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 4G LTE.
The Prestige ($75,375) adds more luxury features, such as manual side sunshades and a powered rear sunshade, a power trunk lid and a head-up display with navigation information.
Adaptive cruise control, forward-collision mitigation with automatic braking, lane-keep assistance and high-beam assistance are all part of the optional Driver Assistance package. The S Sport package brings dynamic steering, a torque-vectoring differential and a sport exhaust system with black tailpipes.
Other options include multicontour front seats, night vision, a top-view parking camera, massaging front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a Black Optic appearance package with 20-in wheels. The Prestige trim is eligible for a 1,300-watt 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and night vision with pedestrian/large-animal detection.
Trunk capacity is on the small side for this segment: 14.1 cu ft.
| Sedan | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 4.0 TFSI Premium Plus | $71,900 / $66,868 | 8 Cylinder Turbo | 450 | 16 / 24 | 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | AWD4WD |
| S6 4.0 TFSI Prestige | $71,900 / $66,868 | 8 Cylinder Turbo | 450 | 16 / 24 | 7-Speed Shiftable Automatic | AWD4WD |
The Audi S6 comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel antilock ventilated disc brakes and a blind spot monitoring system. Eight airbags are standard (front, front side, front knee, full-length side curtain), with rear side airbags offered as an option. Also optional are lane-keep assistance and Audi's Pre-Sense Plus collision-mitigation system with automatic braking.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the S6 its maximum of five stars for both front- and side-impact protection. Similarly, the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the A6 (on which the S6 is based) its top rating of Good in every category.
| Basic | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 12 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Maintenance | 1 Years/10,000 Miles |
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