--- title: "2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Gets Record $50K in Lease Discounts Right Now" date: "2023-10-13" modified: "2023-10-13" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/you-can-save-up-to-50000-on-an-audi-rs-e-tron-gt-lease-right-now" categories: - "Audi News" - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Audi" - "E-Tron GT" - "Electric Vehicle" - "luxury" - "sedan" --- # 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Gets Record $50K in Lease Discounts Right Now ![]() *\Audi\* "Perfect" may not be one of the operative words we'd use to describe the [Audi E-Tron GT](). Its some 230 miles of EPA-estimated range certainly leaves something to be desired within the competitive set that also includes the 400-ish-mile [Tesla Model S Plaid]() and less-trackable-but-still-relevant [Lucid Air Pure](). It's also a tight squeeze for backseat passengers, though that won't be a surprise to anyone who's seen the sedan in profile. But it is fun to drive as far as electric grand tourers go, particularly [the high-performance RS version](). And if you play your cards right, you could even save up to $50,000 on one right now. Yes, it seems the German automaker is offering a series of deep discounts on its all-electric GT that, when combined for qualifying lessees, can cut roughly a third off MSRP. The discounts apply to both the regular and RS flavors of the sedan, and some extend to financing as well as leasing. Though, for the maximum benefit, you'll have to lease an RS model. Here's how it works. Right now through the end of October, [Audi is promoting $20,000 in customer cash]() on the RS E-Tron GT, and $12,500 for the non-RS variant. Then there's the manufacturer's [$7,500 lease credit on EVs](), as well as [another $5,000 that *Costco members*]() (yes) can further save on the purchase or lease of a new premium Audi sedan. Lesser discounts also apply to SUVs and lower-end models too, for those who love to shop in bulk but maybe don't have six figures to burn on a [Porsche Taycan]() by another name. That gets us a pretty sizable chunk of change off an RS model—$32,500, to be precise—but there are more savings to be had for certain loyal Audi shoppers. Those who already lease an Audi may qualify for another discount, as part of a program that initially started and ran in California only but has been expanded nationwide in recent weeks. It's a variable percentage, but it could net an additional 10 to 14 percent off the car, depending on the specific customer and vehicle in question, as well as other conditions. ![]() *Audi* The RS E-Tron GT starts at $148,595 and the regular E-Tron GT at $107,995, both figures including destination. You can quickly see how Audi's slate of promotions could land each car within striking distance for the right customer. And they should, because the E-Tron GT is a solid contender in its class. Not the finest, but certainly better than the four-door GT's [1,060-unit second-quarter 2023 sales figure]() for the U.S. market would have you believe. By comparison, Porsche moved 1,635 Taycans over that same timeframe, according to data from [GoodCarBadCar](). Tesla unfortunately doesn't report U.S.-specific sales for the Model S, and it also packages S and X sales together in one number, but that automaker [reported]() 19,225 examples of its [rather aged]() premium nameplates delivered globally between April and June of this year. Call it a lack of demand for electric cars or a problem of overambitious pricing, but it's no wonder [EV prices have fallen considerably over the past year](), between [Tesla's massive cuts]() and promotions like these in play. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()