2027 Audi SQ7: real cost in California
See the SQ7 on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, TFSI tiptronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$98,700the advertised price
Drive away$109,186with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,776/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,553/moeverything, after resale
$109,186 to drive away + $115,100 to run it for 6 years − $40,453 back at resale = $183,834, or $2,553 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$109,186
Running it, 6 yrs+$115,100
Back at resale−$40,453
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$98,700Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$9,006Fuel13,500 mi a year at 17 MPG
+$31,437Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$23,705Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$22,087Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$21,095Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,566Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$40,453True cost $183,834 ÷ 72 months$2,553 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats7from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine591 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph3.7 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy17 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires22"285/40R22
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 591 hp, 17 MPG, 7 seats.| TFSI tiptronic | $98,700 | $109,186 | $183,834 | $2,553/mo |
TFSI tiptronic
$2,553/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 tiptronic$98,700
Safety and driver assist
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
+ $2,900
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
+ $1,600
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $850
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 wheelPush-button startRemote startPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the TFSI tiptronic (39 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag
- Direct tire pressure monitoring system
- Front and rear side airbags
- ISOFIX child seat mounting
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Proactive occupant protection front, side and rear
- Alu-optic roof rails
- S line rear spoiler with projection light
- All-wheel steering
- Matrix-design LED headlights
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals and animation
- Side and rear windows in heat-insulating glass
- Alu-optic exterior window surrounds
- Adaptive air suspension
- Extended leather package
- Power panoramic sunroof
- Stainless steel pedals and footrest
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass and Integrated Toll Module
- Ambient interior LED lighting plus package
- Electrically adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Illuminated door sills
- Black headliner
- Three-spoke multifunction flat top/ bottom steering wheel
- Fine Nappa leather seats
- Heated front and rear seats
- Ventilated massage front seats
- Power-folding 3rd row (includes LATCH for all 2nd & 3rd row seats)
- MMI Navigation plus
- Audi drive select
- Audi virtual cockpit plus with 11.9” screen
- Lane departure warning
- Audi connect NAV and PLUS (limited time sub., accept. of Terms req'd)
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Dual magnetic wireless phone charging pads (25W)
- Active front assist
- Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system with 3D sound
- Surround view cameras
- MMI passenger display with 12.3" screen
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 SQ7 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 ↗Fuel system2025 · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one Audi SQ7 vehicles.Recall 25V637000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 SQ7 in California?
- $109,186 to drive away for the TFSI tiptronic, from a $98,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,776 loan payment, about $2,739 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,553 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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