2027 Audi S5: real cost in California
See the S5 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$63,600the advertised price
Drive away$70,931with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,124/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,785/moeverything, after resale
$70,931 to drive away + $86,685 to run it for 6 years − $29,074 back at resale = $128,542, or $1,785 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$70,931
Running it, 6 yrs+$86,685
Back at resale−$29,074
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$63,600Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,851Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,890Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,001Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,601Maintenanceestimate
+$11,239Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,717Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$29,074True cost $128,542 ÷ 72 months$1,785 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine362 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.3 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy23 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"245/40R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 362 hp, 23 MPG, 5 seats.| TFSI quattro S tronic | $63,600 | $70,931 | $128,542 | $1,785/mo |
TFSI quattro S tronic
$1,785/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$63,600
Safety and driver assist
Adaptive cruise
+ $2,500
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $2,500
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $3,000
Heated rear seats
+ $3,100
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $3,000
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
+ $7,350
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $3,000
Head-up display
+ $2,500
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingBlind-spot monitorRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated steering wheelPush-button startWireless phone chargingMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the TFSI quattro S tronic (35 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Center and rear side air bags
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Active front assist
- Heated, auto-dimming, power folding exterior mirrors
- LED headlights with digital DRL signature
- 245/40 R19 98Y XL summer tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Heat-insulating glass
- Liquid chrome silver exterior trim
- S Sport suspension
- 19'' 5-double-V-spoke design wheels, bicolor finish
- Power tailgate
- Aluminium Interior Elements
- Stainless steel pedal caps and footrest
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming interior mirror with compass and HomeLink
- LED Interior lighting package plus
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Aluminum front door sill inlays with S logo, illuminated
- Black cloth headliner
- 3-spoke multifunction flat top/bottom steering wheel w/ shift paddles and S badge, heated
- Front center armrest
- Leather/Dinamica
- Heated front seats
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi sound system
- Virtual cockpit
- Lane departure warning with Emergency Assist
- Audi connect CARE with remote engine start
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Emergency brake assist front
- Surround view cameras
- Audi drive select with dynamic plus mode
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 S5 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
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- How much is a 2027 S5 in California?
- $70,931 to drive away for the TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $63,600 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,124 loan payment, about $1,917 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,785 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.