included in the premium package excluding the wheel(s)? I know some of you have already placed orders. Who has opted for the prem. version? I've used the configurator and it makes no sense to opt for the premium and then delete the six seater option (since I would like the rear bench seat). Am I correct?

If you have seen both a Premium and Non-Premium in person at shows etc. . . ---> What is the deluxe version of the third row seats with easy entry? Is this different from the normal 3rd row seats? Is Audi Side Assist included with the premium as it says on the intro page of the configurator or is it an option as shown in the build options section?

PS: I did ask these questions at the dealer and they did not want to answer until they had a bit more info. I was hoping someone here had answered these trivia questions in the order process.

Also, it is sad that (at least with my plates) I will have to deface the face with a plate.
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Wheels, 2nd row seats, headlight washers and coins vs equally optioned base. Yeah, I didn't understand it either.

If you live in a state that requires a front license plate, your dealer, should receive a different "black bumper thingy piece" that enables the license plate to be attached. If your state isn't a stickler for front license plates make sure you tell the dealer you want the "clean looking" front piece as the one you show in your message.

It's a damn shame you have to degrade the front end look with a license plate assembly piece and I've never really understood the front license plate law/rule anyway. Is it to get license plate numbers if you talegate a cop? Is it there so crooks have better access to a plate that's in the front as he steals it when you pull into a parking garage space?

I forgot the headlight washers:-). Seriously, I was getting frustrated trying to see what I was missing on the spec sheet(and I really did miss the headlight washers btw). I know the weight of the premium is higher due to the heavier options being standard (panorama, lux seats, hvac equip, etc...).

Thanks for the input. At least I'm not the only one wondering, hmmm?

Just ordered our premium in Grey so it's still fresh in my mind. XM or Sirius comes with the premium without charge. Other options are 20 inch wheels, adaptive suspension, rear side airbags, tow package, and deletion of front license plate.

It is still so early in the release that the info on the vehicle is still not reduced completely. This plus the Euro differences in literature make it a little tough early on.

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Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
Starting at $60,620*
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