2027 Audi Q5: real cost in California
See the Q5 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$53,300the advertised price
Drive away$59,705with fees and tax
Loan payment$933/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,704/moeverything, after resale
$59,705 to drive away + $81,401 to run it for 6 years − $18,410 back at resale = $122,695, or $1,704 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$59,705
Running it, 6 yrs+$81,401
Back at resale−$18,410
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$53,300Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,925Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$22,260Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,816Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$12,447Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$12,405Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,263Resale after 6 years35% of MSRP, you get this back
−$18,410True cost $122,695 ÷ 72 months$1,704 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine268 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph5.8 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy24 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"235/55R19
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years35% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 268 hp, 24 MPG, 5 seats.| TFSI quattro S tronic | $53,300 | $59,705 | $122,695 | $1,704/mo |
TFSI quattro S tronic
$1,704/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$53,300
Safety and driver assist
Adaptive cruise
+ $2,300
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $4,400
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $2,300
Heated rear seats
+ $4,400
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $2,300
Head-up display
+ $2,300
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $650
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 startApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlay
Full standard equipment on the TFSI quattro S tronic (41 items)
- Airbags for driver and front passenger
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) - direct
- Center & rear side air bags
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Active front assist
- Auto-dimming, heated exterior mirrors, power-folding with memory
- Aluminum roof rails
- LED headlights
- 235/60 R18 107H XL all-season run flat tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signal
- Heat-insulating side and rear windows
- Aluminum exterior window surrounds
- Comfort suspension
- 18" 10-spoke design wheels
- Power tailgate
- Storage package
- Aluminium Interior Elements
- Panoramic sunroof
- Aluminum front door sill inlays, illuminated
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming interior mirror with compass and HomeLink
- LED interior lighting plus package
- Leather-covered multifunction steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Black cloth headliner
- Front center armrest
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- Sliding, split folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks with adjustable recline
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi sound system
- Audi virtual cockpit plus
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect CARE with remote engine start
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Emergency brake assist front
- Surround view camera
- Audi drive select
- Wireless phone charging pad
- MMI touch display with 14.5” center screen
- 8-way power front seats with 4-way power lumbar and driver memory
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Q5 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 Q5 in California?
- $59,705 to drive away for the TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $53,300 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $933 loan payment, about $1,718 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,704 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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