2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale: real cost in California
See the Tonale on Alfa Romeo's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sprint · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$37,495the advertised price
Drive away$44,501with fees and tax
Loan payment$673/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,304/moeverything, after resale
$44,501 to drive away + $66,558 to run it for 6 years − $17,140 back at resale = $93,918, or $1,304 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$44,501
Running it, 6 yrs+$66,558
Back at resale−$17,140
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$37,495Feesfreight $3,250 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$3,335Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,671Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$19,392Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,493Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,430Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$8,988Maintenanceestimate
+$8,264Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,991Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,140True cost $93,918 ÷ 72 months$1,304 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo50.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.6 in
Engine and fuel
Engine268 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph6.5 sAlfa Romeo's figure
Fuel economy24 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 2,000 lb
Tires18", 19" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 268 hp, 24 MPG, 5 seats.| Sprint SPRINT AWD | $37,495 | $44,501 | $93,918 | ✓ $1,304/mo |
| Veloce VELOCE AWD | $41,995 | $49,405 | $99,198 | $1,378/mo |
| Sport Speciale SPORT SPECIALE AWD | $41,995 | $49,405 | $99,688 | $1,385/mo |
SprintSPRINT AWD
✓ $1,304/mo
True cost
VeloceVELOCE AWD
$1,378/mo
True cost
Sport SpecialeSPORT SPECIALE AWD
$1,385/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
Sprint SPRINT AWD$37,495
Veloce VELOCE AWD$41,995
Sport Speciale SPORT SPECIALE AWD$41,995
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $1,250 on every trim
Parking sensors
+ $1,250 on every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $1,995
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
+ $1,995
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $750 on every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,500
✓ from Veloce VELOCE AWD
Panoramic roof
+ Option
Alfa Romeo lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Recalls
7 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Tonale models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seat belts2024, 2025, 2026 · 48,777 vehicles
The rear outboard seat belts may become twisted and fail to retract properly.Recall 26V510000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 48,527 vehicles
The display module may not show the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Recall 25V246000 at NHTSA ↗Service brakes2024, 2025 · 21,069 vehicles
The brake pedal may collapse and cause a loss of brake function.Recall 24V752000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2024 · 1,201 vehicles
The manufacturer label is missing the tire rim and tire size information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."Recall 24V209000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2024 · 36,094 vehicles
The maximum vehicle capacity weight value on the tire placard label is incorrect.Recall 24V175000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024 · 4,661 vehicles
The pedestrian alert siren may be missing or disconnected and fail to alert pedestrians when the vehicle is in reverse.Recall 23V696000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Tonale in California?
- $44,501 to drive away for the Sprint, from a $37,495 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $673 loan payment, about $1,342 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,304 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,000 lb for every trim.
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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.