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The 2022 Audi e-tron and 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback are part of Audi’s new electric fleet of SUVs. Both of them are safe, stylish, and offer a lot of features. So which one is the better buy? Let’s take a look at what each of these electric Audi SUVs include, and how much they cost.

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The 2022 Audi e-tron vs 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback: what’s inside?

There are a lot of similarities between the 2022 Audi e-tron and the 2022Sportback. They share the same powertrain as well as the same shape and cargo dimension. The biggest difference, at least appearance-wise, is that the Sportback has a sportier outline, as its name implies. Other than that, interior features like the premium sound system and wireless charging, are the same.

In addition, the 2022 Sportback is slightly more expensive than the 2022 e-tron. With a starting price of $66,995, the regular e-tron is a much better deal, though it doesn’t have the same sporty vibe as the e-tron Sportback.

How much does the 2022 Audi e-tron cost?

The 2022 Audi e-tron price starts at $66,995 for the base model Premium. There’s also a Premium Plus trim level that that costs $75,895. Finally, there’s a high-end trim level called the Chronos Edition for $84,495. There is also a tax credit available for the e-tron of up to $7,500. The 2022 e-tron is an electric SUV with 355 hp and 414 lb-ft of torque.

The e-tron takes 5.5 seconds to get to 60 mph with its Boost mode activated. In addition, it has features like an all-road mode, which is perfect for driving your Audi e-tron in poor weather conditions, like snow. The e-tron comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment screen as well as an 8.8-inch climate control screen.

How much does the Audi e-tron Sportback cost?

The Audi e-tron Sportback price starts at $87,400 for the Premium Plus. There’s also a Prestige for $92,400. The e-tron Sportback has room for five passengers and can make 402 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. The e-tron Sportback also comes with all-wheel-drive and has Boost mode, which can ramp up the horsepower to 402 and torque up to 490.

In addition, the e-tron Sportback comes with a premium sound system, wireless charging, and a Wi-Fi hotspot as well as a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. As far as a battery, the 2022 e-tron Sportback has a 95.3 kWh lithium ion battery and can get up to 218 miles on a single charge. It has 77 MPGe combined, according to Audi.

The 2022 Audi e-tron and 2022 Sportback are very similar, and because of that, the regular 2022 e-tron is the better deal. It has the same engine and a sleek and stylish exterior that matches its electric and flashy interior. If you’re in the market for an electric luxury large SUV with excellent safety ratings, the 2022 Audi e-tron just may be the perfect SUV for you.

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