2027 Audi A3: real cost in California
See the A3 on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 40 TFSI quattro S tronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$40,700the advertised price
Drive away$45,972with fees and tax
Loan payment$699/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,353/moeverything, after resale
$45,972 to drive away + $70,079 to run it for 6 years − $18,605 back at resale = $97,445, or $1,353 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,972
Running it, 6 yrs+$70,079
Back at resale−$18,605
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$40,700Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,792Fuel13,500 mi a year at 28 MPG
+$19,080Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,640Maintenanceestimate
+$11,239Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,718Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,322Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,080Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$18,605True cost $97,445 ÷ 72 months$1,353 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine201 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph6.0 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy28 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"225/40R18
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 201 hp, 28 MPG, 5 seats.| 40 TFSI quattro S tronic | $40,700 | $45,972 | $97,445 | ✓ $1,353/mo |
| TFSI quattro Black optic plus S tronic | $42,800 | $48,261 | $99,801 | $1,386/mo |
| TFSI quattro S line plus S tronic | $43,700 | $49,242 | $100,811 | $1,400/mo |
40 TFSI quattro S tronic
✓ $1,353/mo
True cost
TFSI quattro Black optic plus S tronic
$1,386/mo
True cost
TFSI quattro S line plus S tronic
$1,400/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
40 TFSI quattro S tronic$40,700
TFSI quattro Black optic plus S tronic$42,800
TFSI quattro S line plus S tronic$43,700
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
+ $1,800 on every trim
Adaptive cruise
+ $1,800 on every trim
360° camera
+ $1,800 on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Power driver's seat
+ $700 on every trim
Memory seat
+ $700 on every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $1,800 on every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPush-button startRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayPremium sound systemLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (39 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbags
- Brake control system
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Electronic child locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Top speed electronically limited to 130 mph
- Electromechanical power steering
- Rain/light sensor
- Rear side airbags
- Active front assist
- Electrically-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
- Full LED headlights
- 225/45 R17 all-season tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Alu-optic exterior window surrounds
- 17" 5-parallel spoke design wheels
- Leatherette door armrests
- Storage package
- Alu interior elements
- Power panoramic sunroof
- Aluminum front door sill inlays
- 3-zone climate control
- Manual-dimming rear view mirror
- LED Interior lighting plus package
- Four-spoke multifunctional steering wheel with shift paddles
- Black cloth headliner
- Folding front center armrest
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- Split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks
- Audi drive select
- Parking system plus
- Rearview camera
- Audi sound system
- Audi virtual cockpit plus
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect NAV & PLUS (6 mo. trial, accept. of Terms req'd)
- Audi pre sense front
- Cruise control
Recalls
We couldn't match the A3 in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 A3 in California?
- $45,972 to drive away for the 40 TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $40,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $699 loan payment, about $1,407 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,353 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 Audi'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.