The price of an Audi steering wheel depends on your car’s generation and equipment. An A3 and an RS6 do not start from the same base. The materials chosen for the steering-wheel rim and the finishes chosen in the configurator then change the price. These reference prices will help you plan your project, with prices noted in the Apex Studio catalog on September 22, 2026.
What are the starting prices of Audi steering wheels?
| Audi steering-wheel family | Starting price |
|---|---|
| A3, S3, RS3, RS4, RS5 and several TT or R8 families | €529 |
| RSQ3, RSQ8 and SQ | €539 |
| S6, RS6, S7 and RS7 | €599 |
Several Audi steering-wheel families start at €529, including A3, S3, RS3, RS4 and RS5. TT, TTS, TTRS and R8 models from several generations also have bases at this price.
The RSQ3, RSQ8 and SQ base is priced at €539. For the S6, RS6, S7 and RS7 family, the starting price is €599.
These are the prices of the bases available when the prices were checked, before customization options. They help you place your project, but they do not set an identical price for all Audis. The Audi collection brings together the families currently offered and their up-to-date prices.
The table is a starting point. Several models are found in more than one steering-wheel family, depending on the generation of the vehicle and the steering wheel already installed. A name like RS3 or R8 therefore does not, on its own, allow you to select a price bracket. If you are unsure between two product pages, have the base family checked before comparing the options. This step avoids pricing a configuration on a steering wheel that does not match your car.
Why is the Audi model not enough to choose the base?
The model name sometimes covers several generations and several steering wheel configurations. Two cars with the same name may have different buttons, shift paddles, or airbag module shape. The model year is a first clue, to be completed with the generation code and photos of the steering wheel fitted in the car.
Look at the shape of the steering-wheel rim, the arrangement of the spokes and the controls present. A clear front-facing photo and another of the controls give a more reliable starting point than the model name alone. Our guide on the compatibility of a steering wheel with your car details this check. If the car has had a facelift, also compare the equipment before and after it.
The VIN can complement these photos. It allows you to find the original configuration, while the images show what is actually fitted to the car today. The distinction is especially important for a used vehicle whose steering wheel has already been modified. Keep these two pieces of information together when asking a compatibility question.
What causes the final price to change?
The choice of nappa leather, Alcantara or carbon zones changes the configuration. The rim finish, the stitching and the 12 o'clock marker then refine the look. Each option is visible when configuring the steering wheel: the total therefore corresponds to a combination of concrete choices, and not to a generic price associated with the Audi logo.
Start with the material you want under your hands every day. Then decide on the look of the top and bottom, then the color details. The guide to what drives the price of a custom steering wheel helps prioritize these decisions. For material contrasts, also see distributing materials by area.
If feel is your priority, focus the customization budget on the grip areas. If you are mainly looking for a visual change in the cabin, look at the areas that remain visible when the steering wheel is straight. The configurator lets you compare these choices against the displayed total, then adjust one detail at a time. That way you know which material or finish choice explains a price change.
What do you keep from your current steering wheel?
Apex Studio builds the new steering wheel to order. You keep the steering wheel fitted to your Audi during manufacturing and can hold on to it after the replacement. In the standard configuration, your original airbag module remains the reference. The original controls can be transferred or replaced with new OEM buttons depending on the option planned for the project.
This way the order is prepared while the car stays available to you. Before manufacturing, the configuration is verified using the information provided. Mention the shift paddles, heating or any special controls from the start. The multifunction buttons guide lists the useful photos.
Keeping the original steering wheel is also beneficial at the time of resale: you can refit it if you want to return the car to its previous look. The new steering wheel becomes an interior project, without taking the Audi off the road during manufacturing. Simply provide the information needed for verification before finalizing the order.
How do you go from a starting price to your Audi price?
First identify the model, generation and equipment of the current steering wheel. Then open the corresponding Audi family and choose the materials and finishes. The configurator displays the price linked to these options. If two families seem close, have the configuration verified with photos before confirming your choice.
The stated lead time depends on the material: approximately four weeks for leather and Alcantara, and four to six weeks for woven or forged carbon. You can prepare your project from the configurator, then request a compatibility check for your car.
