2027 Audi S6 Sportback e-tron: real cost in California
See the S6 Sportback e-tron on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium Plus quattro · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$79,600the advertised price
Drive away$88,369with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,421/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,004/moeverything, after resale
$88,369 to drive away + $81,621 to run it for 6 years − $25,679 back at resale = $144,311, or $2,004 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$88,369
Running it, 6 yrs+$81,621
Back at resale−$25,679
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$79,600Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$7,289Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$29,106Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$18,969Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$18,013Charging13,500 mi a year at —, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,645Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,856Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$25,679True cost $144,311 ÷ 72 months$2,004 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, —, 5 seats.| Premium Plus quattro | $79,600 | $88,369 | $144,311 | ✓ $2,004/mo |
| Prestige quattro | $83,300 | $92,402 | $149,827 | $2,081/mo |
Premium Plus quattro
✓ $2,004/mo
True cost
Prestige quattro
$2,081/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
Premium Plus quattro$79,600
Prestige quattro$83,300
Safety and driver assist
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ from Prestige quattro
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
✓ 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 brakingBlind-spot monitorRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated steering wheelMassaging seatsPush-button startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Premium Plus quattro (40 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
- Electronic child locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Rear-passenger thorax side airbags
- Active front assist
- Heated, auto-dimming, power folding exterior mirrors
- Rear lip spoiler in black
- Matrix-design LED headlights with additional DRL signatures
- 235/45 R20 100H XL front
- 265/40 R20 104H XL rear all-season run flat tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Acoustic front door glass
- Aluminum trim around exterior windows
- Sport adaptive air suspension
- 20" 10-spoke aero design wheels, bicolor finish
- Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing
- Aluminium Interior Elements
- Panoramic glass sunroof with switchable transparency
- Stainless steel pedal caps and footrest
- Three-zone automatic climate control w/ heat pump and standard pre-conditioning
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- Dynamic interaction light
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Aluminum front door sill inlays with S logo, illuminated
- Black cloth headliner
- Three-spoke multifunction flat top/ bottom steering wheel
- Front center armrest
- Fine Nappa Leather
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat with center armrest & cup holders
- Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound and headrest speakers
- Virtual cockpit
- Audi 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
- Top view camera
- Audi drive select
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 S6 Sportback e-tron 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 S6 Sportback e-tron in California?
- $88,369 to drive away for the Premium Plus quattro, from a $79,600 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,421 loan payment, about $2,041 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,004 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.