2027 Audi S3: real cost in California
See the S3 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$52,500the advertised price
Drive away$58,833with fees and tax
Loan payment$918/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,546/moeverything, after resale
$58,833 to drive away + $76,514 to run it for 6 years − $24,000 back at resale = $111,347, or $1,546 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$58,833
Running it, 6 yrs+$76,514
Back at resale−$24,000
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$52,500Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,853Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$21,389Fuel13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$20,557Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$12,248Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$12,234Maintenanceestimate
+$6,678Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,409Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$24,000True cost $111,347 ÷ 72 months$1,546 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine328 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.4 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy26 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 328 hp, 26 MPG, 5 seats.| TFSI quattro S tronic | $52,500 | $58,833 | $111,347 | $1,546/mo |
TFSI quattro S tronic
$1,546/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
TFSI quattro S tronic$52,500
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
+ $1,800
Adaptive cruise
+ $1,800
360° camera
+ $1,800
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $1,800
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 alertLane centeringHands-free drivingCooled 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 (42 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
- Brake control system
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Electronic child locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Top speed electronically limited to 155 mph
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Progressive steering
- Rain/light sensor
- Rear side airbags
- Active front assist
- Body-color spoiler
- Full LED headlights
- 18" all-season tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Alu-optic exterior window surrounds
- 18'' 10-spoke-star design wheels
- Leatherette door armrests
- Storage package
- Alu-optic interior elements
- Panoramic sunroof
- Stainless steel pedals and footrest
- 3-zone climate control
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- LED interior lighting pro package with door panel lighting
- Aluminum front door sill inlays with S logo, illuminated
- Black cloth headliner
- 3-spoke multifunction flat top/bottom steering wheel with shift paddles
- Folding front center armrest
- Leatherette / Dinamica interior with diamond stitch
- Heated front seats
- Split-folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks
- Audi drive select
- Parking system plus
- Rearview camera
- Audi virtual cockpit plus
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect NAV & PLUS (6 mo. trial, accept. of Terms req'd)
- Audi pre sense front
- Cruise control
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month trial subsc ription)
- SONOS premium sound system
Recalls
We couldn't match the S3 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 S3 in California?
- $58,833 to drive away for the TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $52,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $918 loan payment, about $1,640 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,546 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.