2027 Chevrolet Colorado: real cost in California
See the Colorado on Chevrolet's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, WT · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$33,500the advertised price
Drive away$38,888with fees and tax
Loan payment$578/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,229/moeverything, after resale
$38,888 to drive away + $66,192 to run it for 6 years − $16,562 back at resale = $88,518, or $1,229 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$38,888
Running it, 6 yrs+$66,192
Back at resale−$16,562
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$33,500Feesfreight $2,095 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,180Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,208Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$22,163Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,758Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,331Maintenanceestimate
+$8,316Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$7,710Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,913Resale after 6 years49% of MSRP, you get this back
−$16,562True cost $88,518 ÷ 72 months$1,229 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyCrew Cab, Short Box212.7 in long
Seats5
Cargo61.7" bed
Ground clearance7.9 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine350 hp gas, 2WD, 4WD
0–60 mph5.6–5.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy21 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 7,700 lb
Tires17" or 18"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years49% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 350 hp, 21 MPG, 5 seats.| WT | $33,500 | $38,888 | $88,518 | ✓ $1,229/mo | 3,500 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Custom | $34,645 | $40,136 | $90,032 | $1,250/mo | 3,500 | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| LT | $36,900 | $42,593 | $92,480 | $1,284/mo | 3,500 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | — No |
| Trail Boss | $41,600 | $47,716 | $97,716 | $1,357/mo | 7,700 | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Z71 | $45,800 | $52,293 | $102,485 | $1,423/mo | 7,700 | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ZR2 | $50,800 | $57,743 | $108,618 | $1,509/mo | 6,000 | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
WT
✓ $1,229/mo
True cost
Custom
$1,250/mo
True cost
LT
$1,284/mo
True cost
Trail Boss
$1,357/mo
True cost
Z71
$1,423/mo
True cost
ZR2
$1,509/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
WT$33,500
Custom$34,645
LT$36,900
Trail Boss$41,600
Z71$45,800
ZR2$50,800
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ WT to LT
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
+ $3,570
+ $950
+ $1,450
+ $1,950
360° camera
+ $3,570
+ $950
+ $1,450
+ $1,950
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
+ $2,425
Cooled seats
+ $1,320
Heated steering wheel
+ $3,570
+ $2,425
+ $1,320
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
+ $450
+ $450
Wireless phone charging
+ $3,570
+ $2,425
+ $1,320
Power driver's seat
+ $545
+ $2,425
+ $1,320
Memory seat
+ $1,320
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $1,450
+ $1,950
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Trail Boss
Tow hitch included
+ $945
Sunroof
+ $1,000
LED headlights
+ $3,570
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgateHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Panoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the WT (107 items)
- TurboMax engine
- 17" Ultra Silver Metallic steel wheels
- 17" 255/65R17 all-season blackwall tires
- 11.3" diagonal advanced color LCD display with Google built-In
- 11" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Chevy Safety Assist
- Safety Package
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 3.42 rear axle ratio
- Engine control stop/start with disable button
- Engine air filtration monitor
- Push Button Start
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Rear wheel drive
- Heavy-duty 800 cold-cranking amps battery
- 170-amp alternator
- Radiator Grille Shutters
- Vehicle health management
- Hitch Guidance
- Fully boxed frame
- 6049 lbs. GVWR
- Pickup box
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Capless fuel fill
- 17" all-season spare tire
- 17" spare wheel
- CornerStep rear bumper
- Black beltline moldings
- Halogen headlamps
- IntelliBeam
- Automatic on/off headlamps
- Cab-mounted cargo area lamps
- Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors
- Mirror caps, molded molded in color Black
- Deep-tinted glass
- Solar glazing glass
- Privacy glass
- Solar-absorbing windshield
- Black door handles
- Remote locking tailgate
- Black tailgate handle
- 6-speaker audio system
- SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- 5G Wi-Fi hotspot capable
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Front bucket seats
- Seat trim, Cloth
- 6-way manual driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Manual-folding second row 60/40 split-bench seats
- Front center console
- Carpeted floor covering
- Manual tilt steering column
- Steering wheel
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Speedometer, miles/kilometers
- Power windows with driver express down
- Power windows with front passenger express-down
- Power windows, rear, express-down
- Manual sliding rear window
- Power door locks
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Cruise control
- Theft-deterrent unauthorized entry system
- Universal Home Remote
- Front USB ports
- 12-volt power outlet
- Single-zone climate control
- Rear air vents
- Rear passenger heating and air conditioning duct
- Rear window defogger
- Black interior door handles
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
- Driver and front passenger visors
- Interior center dome lights
- Overhead courtesy lamp
- OnStar Basics
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Limited Warranty 1
- Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program and Available Courtesy Transportation 1
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Hitch View
- Halogen Daytime Running Lamps
- 6 airbags
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag
- OnStar services capable
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Rear Park Assist
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert
- Black seat belt color
- Teen Driver
- Rear child security door locks
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear Seat Belt Indicator warning
- Buckle to Drive
- Tire Fill Alert
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Colorado 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 Colorado in California?
- $38,888 to drive away for the WT, from a $33,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $578 loan payment, about $1,274 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,229 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 3,500 lb to 7,700 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Summit WhiteBlackStorm Gray MetallicNitron BlueSterling Gray MetallicRadiant Red Tintcoat+$495White SandsSerpent Metallic+$395
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