2027 Audi A8 Sedan: real cost in California
See the A8 Sedan on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$95,100the advertised price
Drive away$105,263with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,709/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,393/moeverything, after resale
$105,263 to drive away + $110,524 to run it for 6 years − $43,474 back at resale = $172,313, or $2,393 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$105,263
Running it, 6 yrs+$110,524
Back at resale−$43,474
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$95,100Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$8,683Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$30,135Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$24,986Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$22,813Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$21,319Maintenanceestimate
+$6,678Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,594Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$43,474True cost $172,313 ÷ 72 months$2,393 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine335 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.4 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 335 hp, 21 MPG, 5 seats.| 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic | $95,100 | $105,263 | $172,313 | $2,393/mo |
55 TFSI quattro tiptronic
$2,393/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
55 TFSI quattro tiptronic$95,100
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
+ $5,300
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $5,300
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $5,300
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $3,100
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $3,100
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
+ $3,100
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $5,300
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingHands-free drivingRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (38 items)
- Driver and front-passenger advanced airbags
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Front and rear side airbags
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Audi advanced key
- Audi pre sense basic
- Full LED headlights
- 265/40 R20 104H XL all-season tires
- OLED taillights
- Heat-insulating glass
- Aluminum trim around exterior windows
- Adaptive air suspension
- 20" 5-spoke design wheels
- Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing
- Panoramic sunroof
- Scuff plates in door apertures
- 4-zone climate control
- LED interior lighting package
- Twin-spoke leather steering wheel - heated, multi-function w/ shift paddles
- Front center armrest
- Gear shifter in leather
- Front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, retractable
- Power-operated roll-up sunshade for rear window and for rear side windows
- Black cloth headliner
- Valetta leather
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Rear bench seat and backrest, non-folding
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi pre sense front
- Top view camera
- Virtual cockpit
- MMI Radio Plus
- Traffic jam assist
- Audi connect
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 A8 Sedan models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 A8 Sedan in California?
- $105,263 to drive away for the 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic, from a $95,100 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,709 loan payment, about $2,631 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,393 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.