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Used 2022 Audi SQ8 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Audi SQ8 comes in two trim levels. The Premium Plus includes a number of sumptuous features that cement its luxury SUV status. The Prestige trim takes things even further with advanced creature comforts. Both trims use the same turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine (500 horsepower, 568 lb-ft of torque) with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Highlight features include:

Premium Plus
Starts you off with:

  • 21-inch wheels
  • Adaptive air sport suspension
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Heated front sport seats
  • Leather seating with contrasting diamond stitching
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel

Technology and driver aid features include:

  • Integrated navigation system
  • 10.1-inch upper infotainment touchscreen and 8.6-inch lower touchscreen
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the SQ8 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the SQ8 and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the SQ8 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Prestige
Takes all features in the Premium Plus and adds:

  • Upgraded LED headlights and taillights
  • Power soft-closing doors
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Dual-pane acoustic windows
  • Multicolor ambient interior lighting

Main optional features and packages
Also available on both SQ8 Premium Plus and Prestige trims unless otherwise noted:

  • Black Optic package
    • Dark exterior accents (grille, mirrors, roof rails, window surrounds, bumpers)
    • 22-inch anthracite wheels
  • Carbon Optic package (includes Black Optic package but replaces most black exterior accents with carbon fiber)
  • Massaging front seats
  • Towing package with 7,700-pound towing capacity and seven-pin connector
  • 23-speaker Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system (Prestige only)
  • Executive package (Premium Plus trim only; adds Prestige trim features and power sunshades for rear windows)
  • Sport package (Prestige only)
    • Active roll stabilization
    • Quattro sport rear differential
    • Red brake calipers

Which SQ8 trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're going to spring for an SQ8, you might as well go for the range-topping Prestige trim for its enhanced luxury features, including soft-close doors, dual-pane acoustic glass, head-up display and ventilated front seats.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, MS
Vehicle
SQ8 Premium Plus
SQ8 Prestige
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Premium Plus
4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A
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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
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
500 hp
500 hp
Engine torque
568 lb-ft
568 lb-ft
Engine displacement
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
285/45R21
285/45R21
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
15 / 21 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
22.5 gal.
22.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
338 / 473 miles
338 / 473 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
43.6 ft.
43.6 ft.
Curb weight
5,280 lb.
5,280 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
86.2 in.
86.2 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
Height
67.2 in.
67.2 in.
Length
196.6 in.
196.6 in.
Wheelbase
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
30.5 cu. ft.
30.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.1 in.
37.1 in.
Front Leg Room
41.6 in.
41.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.5 in.
59.5 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Arras Red Valcona, premium leather
Black Valcona, premium leather
Rotor Gray Valcona, premium leather
Arras Red Valcona, premium leather
Black Valcona, premium leather
Rotor Gray Valcona, premium leather
Exterior
Dragon Orange Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Carrara White
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Matador Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Dragon Orange Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Carrara White
Vicuna Beige Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Galaxy Blue Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Matador Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic