2027 Audi Q7: real cost in California
See the Q7 on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$70,900the advertised price
Drive away$78,887with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,260/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,034/moeverything, after resale
$78,887 to drive away + $96,607 to run it for 6 years − $29,059 back at resale = $146,435, or $2,034 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$78,887
Running it, 6 yrs+$96,607
Back at resale−$29,059
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$70,900Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,507Fuel13,500 mi a year at 19 MPG
+$28,121Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,478Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$16,811Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$16,158Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,828Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$29,059True cost $146,435 ÷ 72 months$2,034 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats7from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine429 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.8 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy19 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires20"275/50R20
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 429 hp, 19 MPG, 7 seats.| Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic | $70,900 | $78,887 | $146,435 | ✓ $2,034/mo |
| Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic | $75,300 | $83,683 | $151,867 | $2,109/mo |
| Prestige TFSI quattro tiptronic | $84,900 | $94,146 | $163,519 | $2,271/mo |
Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic
✓ $2,034/mo
True cost
Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
$2,109/mo
True cost
Prestige TFSI quattro tiptronic
$2,271/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
Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic$70,900
Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic$75,300
Prestige TFSI quattro tiptronic$84,900
Safety and driver assist
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ from Prestige TFSI quattro tiptronic
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
Heated steering wheel
+ $900
Heated rear seats
+ $900
✓ from Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ from Prestige TFSI quattro tiptronic
Convenience
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
Head-up display
+ $1,600
✓ from Prestige TFSI quattro tiptronic
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $850 on every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingBlind-spot monitorRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free drivingPush-button startRemote startPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic (37 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag
- Direct tire pressure monitoring system
- Front and rear side airbags
- ISOFIX child seat mounting
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Proactive occupant protection front, side and rear
- Alu-optic roof rails
- Rear roof spoiler
- LED headlights with animation and 3 digital DRL signatures
- 275/50 R20 113H XL all-season run flat tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
- Alu-optic exterior window surrounds
- Comfort suspension
- 20" 5-arm aero design wheels, bicolor finish
- Power panoramic sunroof
- Illuminated door sills
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass and Integrated Toll Module
- LED interior lighting plus package
- Leather-covered multifunction steering wheel
- Electrically adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Black headliner
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- Power-folding 3rd row (includes LATCH for all 2nd & 3rd row seats)
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi sound system
- Audi virtual cockpit plus with 11.9” screen
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect NAV and PLUS (limited time sub., accept. of Terms req'd)
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Dual magnetic wireless phone charging pads (25W)
- Active front assist
- Top view camera
- Audi drive select
- MMI passenger display with 12.3" screen
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Q7 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2025, 2026 · 356,894 vehicles
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles.Recall 25V777000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Q7 in California?
- $78,887 to drive away for the Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic, from a $70,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,260 loan payment, about $2,144 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,034 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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