2027 Audi Q9: real cost in California
See the Q9 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$87,700the advertised price
Drive away$97,197with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,572/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,346/moeverything, after resale
$97,197 to drive away + $107,691 to run it for 6 years − $35,944 back at resale = $168,945, or $2,346 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$97,197
Running it, 6 yrs+$107,691
Back at resale−$35,944
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$87,700Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$8,017Fuel13,500 mi a year at 18 MPG
+$29,688Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$20,978Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$20,801Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$19,741Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,274Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$35,944True cost $168,945 ÷ 72 months$2,346 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 mph4.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy18 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires21"285/45R21
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 429 hp, 18 MPG, 7 seats.| Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic | $87,700 | $97,197 | $168,945 | ✓ $2,346/mo |
| Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic | $93,300 | $103,301 | $175,484 | $2,437/mo |
Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic
✓ $2,346/mo
True cost
Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
$2,437/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$87,700
Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic$93,300
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ from Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
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
Audi lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic (6 items)
- Complimentary scheduled maintenance included, covering 3 years or 30k miles, whichever occurs first.
- 21" 5-spoke tripod design wheels, platinum gray finish
- Adaptive air suspension
- Adaptive cruise control with lane departure warning
- Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system with 3D sound
- Head-up display
Recalls
We couldn't match the Q9 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 Q9 in California?
- $97,197 to drive away for the Premium TFSI quattro tiptronic, from a $87,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,572 loan payment, about $2,502 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,346 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.