2027 Audi A6 Sedan: real cost in California
See the A6 Sedan on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, TFSI quattro S tronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$64,900the advertised price
Drive away$72,348with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,148/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,824/moeverything, after resale
$72,348 to drive away + $88,660 to run it for 6 years − $29,668 back at resale = $131,340, or $1,824 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$72,348
Running it, 6 yrs+$88,660
Back at resale−$29,668
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$64,900Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,968Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,257Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,323Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,878Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,754Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$29,668True cost $131,340 ÷ 72 months$1,824 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine362 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.5 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy23 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"245/45R19
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 362 hp, 23 MPG, 5 seats.| TFSI quattro S tronic | $64,900 | $72,348 | $131,340 | $1,824/mo |
TFSI quattro S tronic
$1,824/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
TFSI quattro S tronic$64,900
Safety and driver assist
Adaptive cruise
+ $2,500
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $2,500
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $5,100
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
+ $2,700
Head-up display
+ $2,500
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingBlind-spot monitorRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated steering wheelMassaging seatsPush-button startRemote startWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the TFSI quattro S tronic (35 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Front and rear side airbags
- Top speed electronically limited to 130 mph
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Active front assist
- Heated, auto-dimming, power folding exterior mirrors
- Black contrast roof
- LED headlights
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
- Heat-insulating glass
- Scandium Gray exterior trim
- Dynamic suspension
- 19" 5-double-spoke design wheels, bicolor finish
- Power trunk lid
- Aluminum interior accents
- Panoramic glass roof with variable light control
- Illuminated aluminum front door sill inlays
- 3-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- LED Interior lighting package plus
- Leather-covered multifunction steering wheel
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Black cloth headliner
- Front center armrest
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Audi sound system
- Virtual cockpit
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription)
- Surround view cameras
- Audi drive select assistant
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 A6 Sedan models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2025 · 356,894 vehicles
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- How much is a 2027 A6 Sedan in California?
- $72,348 to drive away for the TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $64,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,148 loan payment, about $1,960 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,824 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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