2027 Audi RS Q8: real cost in California
See the RS Q8 on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, performance quattro tiptronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$139,700the advertised price
Drive away$153,872with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,538/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$3,215/moeverything, after resale
$153,872 to drive away + $141,450 to run it for 6 years − $63,862 back at resale = $231,460, or $3,215 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$153,872
Running it, 6 yrs+$141,450
Back at resale−$63,862
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$139,700Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$12,692Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$39,249Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$33,873Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$30,830Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$24,986Maintenanceestimate
+$6,678Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$5,834Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$63,862True cost $231,460 ÷ 72 months$3,215 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine631 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph3.4 sAudi's figure
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 631 hp, 21 MPG, 5 seats.| performance quattro tiptronic | $139,700 | $153,872 | $231,460 | $3,215/mo |
performance quattro tiptronic
$3,215/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
performance quattro tiptronic$139,700
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $2,400
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $2,400
Massaging seats
+ $1,500
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $2,400
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $750
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated steering wheelDual-zone climateRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the performance quattro tiptronic (45 items)
- Driver and front-passenger advanced airbags
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Top speed increased to 190 mph
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Electromechanical power steering
- Audi advanced key
- Rear-passenger thorax side airbags
- Audi pre sense rear
- Black roof rails
- Matte carbon exterior trim
- Body-colored rear spoiler
- All-wheel steering
- LED headlights with Audi laserlight high-beams
- OLED taillights
- RS front and rear bumpers
- Dual pane glass
- 4-corner air suspension with electronic shock absorption control
- 22" 10-spoke-star design wheels
- Extended leather package
- Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing
- Panoramic sunroof
- Illuminated aluminum front door sill inlays with RS badging
- Stainless steel pedal caps
- Climatronic front (free of cfc) and 2nd heater in passenger compartment
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- Contour/Ambient LED lighting package- multicolor
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Comfort front center armrest
- Dual front sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors
- Black cloth headliner
- Valcona leather with honeycomb contrast stitching
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Sliding, split-folding 40/20/40 rear seat back with adjustable recline
- Audi pre sense front
- Audi drive select
- Top view camera
- Audi side assist with rear cross traffic assist
- Audi connect
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- BLUETOOTH wireless technology preparation for mobile phone
- Adaptive cruise control with efficiency assist, swerve assist and turn assist
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System
- Audi active lane departure warning with emergency assist
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 RS Q8 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 ↗Seat belts2025 · 61 vehicles
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 RS Q8 in California?
- $153,872 to drive away for the performance quattro tiptronic, from a $139,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $2,538 loan payment, about $3,604 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $3,215 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.