Audi allroad comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A $1000 option brings the five-speed automatic with Tiptronic. With the "Tip" selected a degree of manual control of the gears is permitted. (A second set of controls on the steering wheel allows fingertip shifting.) A number of individual options-a Premium Bose sound system for instance, a sunroof and a special rear-facing bench seat suitable for children that locks in the cargo space-are available as well as several packages:

The Premium Package ($900) includes Xenon High Intensity Discharge headlights, auto-dimming mirrors both inside and out, memory for both driver and passenger seats and the ability to electrically fold the exterior mirrors close to the car.

A Convenience Package ($800) includes heatable seats (front and rear), the multi-function steering wheel (controls for the radio and Tiptronic) and the HomeLink transmitter (for opening garage doors and turning on houselights remotely). A Warm-Weather Package ($1750) offers a solar sunroof (a sun-powered cooling system for the interior when parked) and sunshades for the rear side windows.

A Guidance Package ($1630) includes the Audi Navigation system (with one map CD) and a rear-facing acoustic parking system.