Audi's four-door coupe at a mid-tier rate. $1,500 Customer Credit and 53% residual make the A7 a reasonable luxury lease—not the bargain the A5 or Q7 are, but significantly better than the 7.8% Standard fallback. The sleek Sportback design and hatchback practicality add value the numbers don't capture.

The coupe-styled Q5 Sportback outgoing model at 4.8% with the highest residual in the Q5 family at 61%—that means minimal depreciation cost. Like the standard Q5, only the outgoing 2.0T gets this Special rate. The new Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI is at 7.9% Standard Only.

Audi's full-size luxury coupe-SUV at just under 5% with $5,000 Customer Credit. Slots between the Q7 (1.5–3.5%) and the SQ8 (7.0%). The 48% residual is moderate. A solid lease for buyers who want the sportier, wider Q8 profile over the taller Q7.

$1,500 Customer Credit and a strong 56% residual on Audi's performance four-door. At 5.0%, it's not a steal, but the S7 is competitive with the BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG CLS class. The real advantage is that 56% residual, which holds value better than most performance sedans in this segment.

The only 2026 Q3 trim available so far—at 5.2% with the best residual in Audi's crossover lineup at 62%. That means just $360/month depreciation on a ~$45K Q3—outstanding. No consumer cash yet, but low depreciation partially makes up for it.

Audi's smallest crossover at 5.8% with $2,500 Customer Credit—the best cash offer on any Q3. The 56% residual is solid. IMPORTANT: only the 45 TFSI S-line trims get the Special rate. The non-S-line 40 TFSI trims are stuck at 8.1% Standard with $0 cash—a completely different deal on the same model.

A $110K+ electric GT with $20,000 in Customer Credit. The rate at 5.9% is mediocre, and the 41% residual is terrible for an EV—meaning brutal depreciation. But $20K cash buying down cap cost can transform the payment math. Think of it as leasing a $90K car instead of $110K. One of the most cash-heavy deals in the industry.

The biggest cash incentive on ANY Audi: $25,000 Customer Credit on a $160K+ electric supercar. That's 15%+ off MSRP before negotiating. The 6.0% rate isn't great, and the 45% residual means heavy depreciation on an expensive car. But $25K is $25K. The 2026 RS e-tron GT only gets $12.5K at a worse 6.7% rate—the 2025 is literally 2× the deal.

The Old vs New Model Trap

Audi is in a major model transition. The A5 replaced the A4, the Q5 is being redesigned, and 2026 models are rolling in. This creates confusing rate splits within the same nameplate:

• A5 (new sedan, 2.0 TFSI): 0.9% vs A5 Sportback (old, 40/45 TFSI): 7.9%
• Q5 (outgoing, 2.0 TFSI): 3.3% vs Q5 (new, 40/45 TFSI): 7.9%
• 2025 Q7 45 TFSI: 1.5% vs 2026 Q7 45 TFSI: 7.8%
• 2025 RS e-tron GT: 6.0% + $25K vs 2026 RS e-tron GT: 6.7% + $12.5K

Key takeaway: Always check the specific trim badge on the window sticker. "2.0 TFSI" often signals the outgoing model with better rates. "40 TFSI" or "45 TFSI" usually means the new powertrain naming with Standard-only rates.

All current Audi Special Lease Rates and incentives expire March 1–2, 2026. Key programs at risk:

• A5 0.9% APR — Audi's best rate is a launch promotion. May not survive the March reset.
• Q7 45 TFSI 1.5% APR — Could increase significantly as 2025 inventory thins.
• S8 / A8 $12,500 Customer Credit — Flagship cash tends to fluctuate month-to-month.
• RS e-tron GT $25,000 Credit — The biggest incentive in the lineup. Unlikely to last forever.
• All EV Customer Credits ($3K–$6K) — EV incentives generally refresh monthly based on inventory.
• California Loyalty Pull-Ahead Program — Regional program for current Audi lessees in CA.

March programs typically publish 1–2 days before March 1. If you're targeting any Tier 1 or Tier 2 deal, lock it in before the end of February.