2027 Dodge Durango: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, GT AWD HEMI V8 · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$43,875the advertised price
Drive away$50,086with fees and tax
Loan payment$769/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,551/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $50,086Insurance $19,625Fuel $27,387Interest and lost return $20,781Maintenance and plates $11,784

$50,086 to drive away + $79,576 to run it for 6 years − $17,982 back at resale = $111,680, or $1,551 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$50,086
Running it, 6 yrs+$79,576
Back at resale−$17,982
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$43,875
Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,131
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 17 MPG
+$27,387
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,625
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,523
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,258
Maintenanceestimate
+$8,672
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,112
Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,982
True cost $111,680 ÷ 72 months$1,551 a month

The car

Size and space
Seats7from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo85.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine295–360 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph6.2–7.4 sDodge's figure
Fuel economy14–17 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 7,200 lb
Tires20"265/50R20
Safety and cover
Crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: AWD, 7 seats.
GT AWD HEMI V8$43,875$50,086$111,680✓ $1,551/mo7,20017 MPG— No
GT PLUS AWD HEMI V8$47,475$54,010$115,884$1,609/mo7,20017 MPG✓ Yes
GT PREMIUM AWD HEMI V8$50,475$57,280$119,715$1,663/mo7,20017 MPG✓ Yes
R/T 392 AWD$51,745$58,664$124,081$1,723/mo6,20015 MPG✓ Yes
R/T 392 PLUS AWD$55,645$62,914$129,066$1,793/mo7,20015 MPG✓ Yes
R/T 392 PREMIUM AWD$58,345$65,857$132,547$1,841/mo7,20015 MPG✓ Yes
SRT HELLCAT AWD$81,495$91,088$161,804$2,247/mo7,20014 MPG✓ Yes
SRT HELLCAT JAILBREAK AWD$82,490$92,173$162,966$2,263/mo7,20014 MPG✓ Yes
GT AWD HEMI V8
✓ $1,551/mo
True cost
Sticker $43,875Drive-away $50,0866 yrs $111,680Tows 7,200Fuel use 17 MPGAuto braking — No
GT PLUS AWD HEMI V8
$1,609/mo
True cost
Sticker $47,475Drive-away $54,0106 yrs $115,884Tows 7,200Fuel use 17 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes
GT PREMIUM AWD HEMI V8
$1,663/mo
True cost
Sticker $50,475Drive-away $57,2806 yrs $119,715Tows 7,200Fuel use 17 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes
R/T 392AWD
$1,723/mo
True cost
Sticker $51,745Drive-away $58,6646 yrs $124,081Tows 6,200Fuel use 15 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes
R/T 392 PLUSAWD
$1,793/mo
True cost
Sticker $55,645Drive-away $62,9146 yrs $129,066Tows 7,200Fuel use 15 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes
R/T 392 PREMIUMAWD
$1,841/mo
True cost
Sticker $58,345Drive-away $65,8576 yrs $132,547Tows 7,200Fuel use 15 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes
SRT HELLCATAWD
$2,247/mo
True cost
Sticker $81,495Drive-away $91,0886 yrs $161,804Tows 7,200Fuel use 14 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes
SRT HELLCAT JAILBREAKAWD
$2,263/mo
True cost
Sticker $82,490Drive-away $92,1736 yrs $162,966Tows 7,200Fuel use 14 MPGAuto braking ✓ Yes

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
GT AWD HEMI V8$43,875
GT PLUS AWD HEMI V8$47,475
GT PREMIUM AWD HEMI V8$50,475
R/T 392 AWD$51,745
R/T 392 PLUS AWD$55,645
R/T 392 PREMIUM AWD$58,345
SRT HELLCAT AWD$81,495
SRT HELLCAT JAILBREAK AWD$82,490
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ from GT PLUS AWD HEMI V8
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ GT AWD HEMI V8 to R/T 392 PREMIUM AWD
Heated rear seats
✓ GT AWD HEMI V8 to GT PREMIUM AWD HEMI V8
✓ R/T 392 PLUS AWD to R/T 392 PREMIUM AWD
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓
Memory seat
✓ GT AWD HEMI V8 to GT PLUS AWD HEMI V8
✓
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
✓
✓ GT PREMIUM AWD HEMI V8 to R/T 392 AWD
✓ from R/T 392 PREMIUM AWD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
✓ GT AWD HEMI V8 to GT PREMIUM AWD HEMI V8
+ $1,295
✓ from R/T 392 PLUS AWD
Sunroof
✓ Every trim

Dodge lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.

Full standard equipment on the GT AWD HEMI V8 (7 items)
  • 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine with 360 Horsepower and 390 LB-FT of Torque
  • 20 x 8.0-Inch Satin Carbon Split Five-Spoke Wheels
  • Heated 1st Row Premium Cloth Seats
  • Dodge Performance Pages
  • Performance Steering
  • Alpine Premium Audio System with 9 Speakers and a Subwoofer
  • Wireless Charging Pad

Recalls

1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Durango 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 Durango in California?
$50,086 to drive away for the GT AWD HEMI V8, from a $43,875 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $769 loan payment, about $1,585 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,551 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
6,200 lb for the R/T 392; 7,200 lb for every other trim.

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US prices in US dollars from Dodge'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.