2027 Honda Civic Type R: real cost in California
See the Civic Type R on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Civic Type R · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$48,695the advertised price
Drive away$54,577with fees and tax
Loan payment$845/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,481/moeverything, after resale
$54,577 to drive away + $76,405 to run it for 6 years − $24,335 back at resale = $106,647, or $1,481 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$54,577
Running it, 6 yrs+$76,405
Back at resale−$24,335
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$48,695Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,502Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$26,387Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$19,392Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,401Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,280Maintenanceestimate
+$4,587Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,358Resale after 6 years50% of MSRP, you get this back
−$24,335True cost $106,647 ÷ 72 months$1,481 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyHatchback180.9 in long
Seats4
Cargo24.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine315 hp gas, FWD
0–60 mph5.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy24 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years50% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 315 hp, 24 MPG, 4 seats.| Type R | $48,695 | $54,577 | $106,647 | $1,481/mo |
Type R
$1,481/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Type R$48,695
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Type R (29 items)
- Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- Dual-Pinion, Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Cross Traffic Monitor
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- 9-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- Google built-in
- HondaLink
- HondaLink Connected Services
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- Alexa Built-In
- Heated Front Seats
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System
- Red Ambient Light
- 4-Person Seating Capacity
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
- Gloss Black, Heated, Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Indicators
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Civic Type R 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 Civic Type R in California?
- $54,577 to drive away for the Type R, from a $48,695 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $845 loan payment, about $1,591 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,481 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 Honda'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.