2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia: real cost in California
See the Giulia on Alfa Romeo's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Giulia · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$44,995the advertised price
Drive away$52,675with fees and tax
Loan payment$813/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,425/moeverything, after resale
$52,675 to drive away + $70,504 to run it for 6 years − $20,569 back at resale = $102,610, or $1,425 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$52,675
Running it, 6 yrs+$70,504
Back at resale−$20,569
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$44,995Feesfreight $3,250 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$3,335Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,345Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,155Fuel13,500 mi a year at 27 MPG
+$17,235Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,029Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,847Maintenanceestimate
+$10,037Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,200Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,569True cost $102,610 ÷ 72 months$1,425 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine280 hp gas, RWD, AWD
0–60 mph5.1–5.5 sAlfa Romeo's figure
Fuel economy26–27 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"245/40R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 280 hp, 5 seats.| Giulia | $44,995 | $52,675 | $102,610 | ✓ $1,425/mo | 27 MPG | — No |
| Giulia AWD | $46,995 | $54,855 | $105,526 | $1,466/mo | 26 MPG | ✓ Yes |
Giulia
✓ $1,425/mo
True cost
GiuliaAWD
$1,466/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Giulia$44,995
Giulia AWD$46,995
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
+ $1,295 on every trim
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
+ $2,250 on every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Giulia AWD
Sunroof
+ $1,500 on every trim
Panoramic roof
+ $1,500 on every trim
Alfa Romeo lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Recalls
4 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Giulia models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Exterior lighting2024 · 313 vehicles
The wiring harness may have been misrouted, which can cause the headlights to fail.Recall 25V845000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024, 2025 · 62,910 vehicles
The printed circuit board and software for the rearview camera may contain defects that cause the rearview camera image not to display properly.Recall 25V667000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2024 · 9,037 vehicles
The tire pressure and size information on the tire placard and manufacturer labels are incorrect.Recall 24V512000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2024 · 337,128 vehicles
A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.Recall 24V510000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Giulia in California?
- $52,675 to drive away for the Giulia, from a $44,995 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $813 loan payment, about $1,488 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,425 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Alfa Romeo's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.