2027 Audi RS 3: real cost in California
See the RS 3 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$67,500the advertised price
Drive away$75,181with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,197/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,860/moeverything, after resale
$75,181 to drive away + $89,564 to run it for 6 years − $30,857 back at resale = $133,888, or $1,860 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$75,181
Running it, 6 yrs+$89,564
Back at resale−$30,857
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$67,500Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,201Fuel13,500 mi a year at 22 MPG
+$24,282Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,816Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,968Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$15,433Maintenanceestimate
+$11,239Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,826Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$30,857True cost $133,888 ÷ 72 months$1,860 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine394 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph3.6 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy22 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"265/30R19
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, 394 hp, 22 MPG, 5 seats.| TFSI quattro S tronic | $67,500 | $75,181 | $133,888 | $1,860/mo |
TFSI quattro S tronic
$1,860/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
TFSI quattro S tronic$67,500
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruiseHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPush-button startRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayPremium sound systemLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the TFSI quattro S tronic (39 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag
- Brake control system
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Electronic child locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Top speed electronically limited to 155 mph
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- RS-tuned progressive steering
- Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield wipers and headlights
- Rear-passenger side airbags
- Active front assist
- High-gloss black front spoiler
- Matrix-design LED headlights
- 265/30 R19 93Y XL front / 245/35 R19 93Y XL rear summer tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
- Black optic exterior with Anthracite rings and Black badges
- 19'' 10-cross-spoke design wheels, bicolor finish
- Extended leatherette and Dianimica
- Storage package
- Panoramic sunroof
- Aluminum front door sill inlays with RS logo, illuminated
- Stainless steel pedals and footrest
- 3-zone climate control system
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- LED interior lighting pro package with door panel lighting
- 3-spoke flat bottom/top steering wheel with RS satellite buttons, shift paddles
- Black cloth headliner
- Folding front center armrest
- Fine Nappa leather seats with honeycomb stitching and RS embossing
- Heated front seats
- Split folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks
- Head-up display
- Audi virtual cockpit plus
- Audi connect NAV & PLUS (6 mo. trial, accept. of Terms req'd)
- Audi pre sense front
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month trial subsc ription)
- SONOS premium sound system
- Lane guidance
- Lane change assist
Recalls
We couldn't match the RS 3 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 RS 3 in California?
- $75,181 to drive away for the TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $67,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,197 loan payment, about $2,004 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,860 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.