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The 2009 Audi Q5 comes with a 270-hp 3.2-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive with automatic electronic differential locks. Mechanical systems and passive safety features are identical across the range, which includes Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige models.
Q5 Premium ($37,200) comes with leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, aluminum roof rails with cross bars, heated power mirrors, sliding/reclining/folding rear seat, LED rear lights, privacy glass rear tint, tow hitch prep, 18-inch alloy wheels, 12-way power front seats, wood dcor inlays, 10-speaker Audi Concert radio with Sirius, and a trip computer. Optional on Premium are rear side airbags ($350), heated front seats ($450), panorama sunroof ($1450), music interface for iPod ($300), Bluetooth/HomeLink package ($700), metallic paint ($475), and a Symphony radio upgrade ($250).
Q5 Premium Plus ($41,500) also includes xenon headlamps and LED running lamps, auto-dimming mirrors with power-fold outside mirrors, a programmable power tailgate, driver memory system, Audi Symphony radio with music interface, Bluetooth and HomeLink. Premium Plus options include the rear airbags and metallic paint, 19-inch wheels, wider 20-inch wheels with 255/45 performance tires, MMI navigation plus with rear park assist and camera ($3000), S line package ($2950) with 20-inch wheels and tires, headlight washers, sport steering wheel with shift paddles, brushed aluminum trim, black headliner, and S line grille, side valances and bumpers.
Q5 Prestige ($48,200) adds 19-inch wheels, park assist, rear camera, Bang & Olufsen sound, MMI navigation plus and Advance Key. Options include special paint, rear side airbags, and the S line package ($2150), Drive Select ($2950), 20-inch wheels ($800), and side assist ($500).
Safety features include standard frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, and all-wheel drive. Safety-related options include rear side airbags and Audi side assist.
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