Importing an Audi Ur-Quattro to the USA: What It Really Costs
The turbocharged all-wheel-drive coupe that revolutionized rallying and road cars alike.
The Ur-Quattro pioneered Audi's all-wheel-drive turbo coupe and reshaped performance motoring.
European cars can carry higher-output engines and Euro-spec trim absent from US deliveries.
The full cost breakdown
Plug in your own purchase figure — everything below the vehicle scales only modestly with value. All amounts are researched 2026 estimates in USD.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $80,000 |
| Export agent & auction fees | $1,200 |
| Ocean freight | $2,600 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $1,200 |
| The standard US passenger-car import duty is 2.5% of declared value | $2,000 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| EPA / DOT entry & compliance paperwork | $300 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $89,630 |
Compliance & the fine print
An Ur-Quattro aged 25 years or more imports under the 25-year exemption from US conformity rules. Confirm the engine spec and matching numbers, as later high-output variants are especially prized.
Frequently asked questions
Why import an Ur-Quattro from Germany?+
European cars often carry higher-output engines and original spec valued by collectors.
Is there VAT to pay at import?+
No, the US has no VAT; the cost is the 2.5% duty plus shipping.
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