2027 Audi SQ5: real cost in California
See the SQ5 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$65,900the advertised price
Drive away$73,437with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,167/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,837/moeverything, after resale
$73,437 to drive away + $88,929 to run it for 6 years − $30,125 back at resale = $132,241, or $1,837 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$73,437
Running it, 6 yrs+$88,929
Back at resale−$30,125
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$65,900Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,057Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,037Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,571Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$15,092Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,781Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$30,125True cost $132,241 ÷ 72 months$1,837 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine362 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.6 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy23 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires21"255/40R21
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 | $65,900 | $73,437 | $132,241 | $1,837/mo |
TFSI quattro S tronic
$1,837/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$65,900
Safety and driver assist
Adaptive cruise
+ $2,300
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $2,600
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $2,300
Heated rear seats
+ $2,600
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $2,300
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $2,300
Head-up display
+ $2,300
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $650
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ 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 chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the TFSI quattro S tronic (39 items)
- Airbags for driver and front passenger
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) - direct
- Center and rear side air bags
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Active front assist
- Auto-dimming, heated exterior mirrors, power-folding with memory
- Aluminum roof rails
- Matrix-design LED headlights with digital DRL signatures
- 255/45 R20 105H XL all-season run-flat tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Heat-insulating side and rear windows
- Liquid chrome silver exterior trim
- Sport adaptive air suspension
- 20'' 5-double-spoke twist design wheels
- Power tailgate
- Storage package
- Aluminium Interior Elements
- Panoramic sunroof
- Stainless steel pedal caps and footrest
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming interior mirror with compass and HomeLink
- LED Interior lighting plus package
- Electrically adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Illuminated, aluminum door sills with S logo
- Black cloth headliner
- 3-spoke multifunction flat top/bottom steering wheel w/ shift paddles and S badge
- Front center armrest
- Leather/Dinamica seats
- Heated front seats
- Sliding, split folding 40/20/40 rear seatbacks with adjustable recline
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi sound system
- Audi virtual cockpit plus
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect CARE with remote engine start
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Emergency brake assist front
- Surround view camera
- Audi drive select
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 SQ5 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 SQ5 in California?
- $73,437 to drive away for the TFSI quattro S tronic, from a $65,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,167 loan payment, about $1,976 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,837 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.