2027 Audi SQ8: real cost in California
See the SQ8 on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$100,600the advertised price
Drive away$111,257with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,812/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,546/moeverything, after resale
$111,257 to drive away + $118,037 to run it for 6 years − $45,988 back at resale = $183,306, or $2,546 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$111,257
Running it, 6 yrs+$118,037
Back at resale−$45,988
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$100,600Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$9,177Fuel13,500 mi a year at 16 MPG
+$33,390Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$24,176Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$22,492Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$21,021Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,747Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$45,988True cost $183,306 ÷ 72 months$2,546 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine500 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.0 sAudi's figure
Fuel economy16 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires22"285/40R22
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 500 hp, 16 MPG, 5 seats.| Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic | $100,600 | $111,257 | $183,306 | $2,546/mo |
Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic
$2,546/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
Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic$100,600
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $2,050
Heated rear seats
+ $2,050
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $750
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingHands-free drivingParking sensorsHeated steering wheelDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic (44 items)
- Driver and front-passenger advanced airbags
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Top speed electronically limited to 130 mph
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Electromechanical power steering
- Audi advanced key
- Rear-passenger thorax side airbags
- Audi pre sense rear
- Aluminum roof rails
- Tailgate roof spoiler
- All-wheel steering
- LED headlamps with lens
- 22" 285/40 all-season tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
- Heat-insulating glass
- Aluminum trim around exterior windows
- 4-corner air suspension with electronic shock absorption control
- 22" 5-arm-falx design wheels, bicolor finish
- Luggage compartment lid, electrically opening and closing
- Panoramic sunroof
- Stainless steel pedal caps
- Climatronic front (free of cfc) and 2nd heater in passenger compartment
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- Contour/Ambient LED lighting package- multicolor
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Comfort front center armrest
- Dual front sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors
- Aluminum front door sill inlays with illuminated S logo
- Black cloth headliner
- Fine Nappa leather perforated seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- Sliding, split-folding 40/20/40 rear seat back with adjustable recline
- Audi pre sense front
- Audi drive select
- Top view camera
- Virtual cockpit
- Audi side assist with rear cross traffic assist
- Audi connect
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- BLUETOOTH wireless technology preparation for mobile phone
- Adaptive cruise control with efficiency assist, swerve assist and turn assist
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System
- Audi active lane departure warning with emergency assist
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 SQ8 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 ↗Seat belts2025 · 61 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles.Recall 25V777000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 SQ8 in California?
- $111,257 to drive away for the Premium Plus TFSI quattro tiptronic, from a $100,600 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,812 loan payment, about $2,803 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,546 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.