2012 Audi A7 Selling for Under $60,000 in the U.S.

The North American division of Audi announced today pricing for the all-new 2012 Audi A7, a model that is set to arrive at US showrooms later this month. Getting straight to the point, pricing for the all-new Audi A7 will begin at $59,250 (excluding $875 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges) for the 3.0T quattro Tiptronic variant.

This means the 5-door, 4-seat coupe model is powered by a 3.0L TFSI V6 supercharged engine that generates 310 horsepower and 325 lbs-ft of torque (440 Nm), and is paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission (returning 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, according to the US EPA, for a combined fuel economy rating of 22 mpg), with quattro all-wheel drive standard.

Highlights of the all-new A7 include an integrated rear spoiler that automatically deploys at higher speeds to achieve maximum down force and improved aerodynamics.

Standard features include 18-inch wheels with all-season tires, Xenon plus headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, leather seating surfaces, power, heated front seats with driver lumbar support, automatic power tailgate, Audi drive select, SIRIUS satellite radio, Audi Music Interface, Bluetooth telephone and music player connection, Homelink, Keyless go, power sunroof, 3-zone automatic climate control, and automatic headlights with light/rain sensor.

Optional equipment packages include the Pemium Plus, Prestige, Innovation, and Sport. Available equipment includes the latest MMI technology, which also serves as the interface with the industry-first Audi Connect system, headup Display with a high-resolution, full-color display, available full LED headlights, Night vision assistant, Audi pre sense plus and the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Audio System.