Audi RS 7 vs. Audi S7
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi RS 7 and Audi S7 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi RS 7 and the Audi S7.
When we compare the Audi RS 7's and the Audi S7's specifications and ratings, the Audi RS 7 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Audi S7 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Audi RS 7's and the Audi S7's specifications and ratings, the Audi S7 is a better car than the Audi RS 7.
Pricing: For a new model, the Audi RS 7's price is between $137,255 and $164,422, with the Audi S7 priced between $91,489 and $105,901.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi RS 7 loses 58.5 percent of its value and the Audi S7 loses 54.6 percent of its value. This means the Audi S7 retains 3.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi RS 7.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi RS 7 is 7.0 out of 10 while the Audi S7's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the Audi RS 7 being ranked 16 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Audi S7 being ranked 18 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi RS 7 is 7.1 out of 10. For the Audi S7 the reliability rating is 7.3 out of 10. This gives the Audi S7 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi RS 7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi RS 7’s base engine makes 621 horsepower, and the Audi S7 base engine makes 444 horsepower. The RS 7 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 425 miles. The S7 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the Audi S7 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi RS 7. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi RS 7, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Audi RS 7 and Audi S7 are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$137,255 - $164,422
Starting MSRP:
$127,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$91,489 - $105,901
Starting MSRP:
$85,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,772
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
11
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,856
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$75,556
Depreciation %:
59.1%
Resale Value $:
$52,244
Residual Value %:
40.9%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
55.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46.2% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,314
Depreciation %:
55.5%
Resale Value $:
$37,986
Residual Value %:
44.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
Audi RS 7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi S7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi RS 7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi S7
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Audi RS 7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 8Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
16 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 24Audi S7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
29 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi RS 7 Trim Levels
4.0T quattro performance
Audi S7 Trim Levels
2.9T quattro Premium, 2.9T quattro Premium Plus, 2.9T quattro Prestige
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
621 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2050 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.126 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
444 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:
442 foot-lbs @ 2700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.097 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 425 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
24.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4916 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
56.1 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4597 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
196 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic / Sebring Black Crystal Effect
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Nardo Gray
Red
Grenadier Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Ascari Blue Metallic / Firmament Blue Metallic
Gray
Chronos Gray Metallic / Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Red
Grenadier Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Stitching / Black w/ Express Red Stitching / Black w/ Mercato Blue Stitching / Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Granite Gray Stitching
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Not available
Gray
Rotor Gray w/ Anthracite Stitching
Red
Arras Red w/ Agate Gray Stitching
