2027 Audi RS e-tron GT: real cost in California
See the RS e-tron GT on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, quattro · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$170,500the advertised price
Drive away$187,441with fees and tax
Loan payment$3,110/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$3,906/moeverything, after resale
$187,441 to drive away + $148,809 to run it for 6 years − $55,002 back at resale = $281,248, or $3,906 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$187,441
Running it, 6 yrs+$148,809
Back at resale−$55,002
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$170,500Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$15,461Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$49,245Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$41,511Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$37,399Charging13,500 mi a year at 84 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$10,588Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$6,036Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$55,002True cost $281,248 ÷ 72 months$3,906 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Energy use84 MPGeEPA combined
Range278 miabout 194 mi in winter
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 84 MPGe, 5 seats.| quattro | $170,500 | $187,441 | $281,248 | $3,906/mo |
quattro
$3,906/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
quattro$170,500
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ 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
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingRear cross-traffic alertHands-free drivingParking sensorsHeated steering wheelRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the quattro (41 items)
- Driver and front-passenger advanced airbags
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- ISOFIX child seat mounting
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Progressive steering
- Audi advanced key
- Rear side airbags
- All-wheel steering
- HD Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi Laserlight
- 265/35 R21 101Y XL front, 305/30 R21 104Y XL rear summer tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- RS front and rear bumpers
- Dual-pane acoustic glass for front side windows
- Black Audi rings and badges
- Body-color Singleframe grille
- 21'' 6-double-spoke RS design wheels, milled cut, bicolor finish
- Full Leather package
- Carbon fiber roof panel
- Illuminated, aluminum door sills with RS logo
- Stainless steel pedals and footrest
- Dinamica headliner
- 3-zone climate control system
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- LED Interior lighting plus package
- 3-spoke flat bottom/top steering wheel with RS satellite buttons, shift paddles
- Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Front sun visors, illuminated vanity mirrors
- Fine Nappa, perforated leather seats with honeycomb stitching
- Heated front and rear seats
- Front seat ventilation and massage
- 3-person rear bench seating
- MMI navigation plus
- Audi pre sense front
- Head-up display
- Top view camera system
- Audi side assist
- Audi connect NAV and PLUS with Audi App store (6-mo. trial subscription, acceptance of Terms req’d)
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 3D sound
- Lane guidance
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 RS e-tron GT 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
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles.Recall 25V900000 at NHTSA ↗Suspension2025 · 8 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi E-Tron GT vehicles.Recall 25V428000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 RS e-tron GT in California?
- $187,441 to drive away for the quattro, from a $170,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $3,110 loan payment, about $4,081 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $3,906 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.