2027 Honda Passport: real cost in California
See the Passport on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, RTL · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$45,195the advertised price
Drive away$51,089with fees and tax
Loan payment$786/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,414/moeverything, after resale
$51,089 to drive away + $73,335 to run it for 6 years − $22,586 back at resale = $101,838, or $1,414 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$51,089
Running it, 6 yrs+$73,335
Back at resale−$22,586
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$45,195Feesfreight $1,595 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,680Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,214Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$22,163Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,273Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,719Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,487Maintenanceestimate
+$9,438Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,256Resale after 6 years50% of MSRP, you get this back
−$22,586True cost $101,838 ÷ 72 months$1,414 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV191.5 in long
Seats5
Cargo44.0 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance9.6 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine280 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph7.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy20–21 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 5,000 lb
Tires18"275/60R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
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: AWD, 280 hp, 5 seats.| RTL | $45,195 | $51,089 | $101,838 | ✓ $1,414/mo | 21 MPG | — No |
| RTL Towing | $45,895 | $51,852 | $102,602 | $1,425/mo | 21 MPG | — No |
| TrailSport | $49,995 | $56,321 | $108,348 | $1,505/mo | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| TrailSport Blackout | $51,495 | $57,955 | $109,969 | $1,527/mo | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| TrailSport Elite | $53,695 | $60,353 | $112,345 | $1,560/mo | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| TrailSport Elite Blackout | $55,195 | $61,988 | $113,966 | $1,583/mo | 20 MPG | ✓ Yes |
RTL
✓ $1,414/mo
True cost
RTL Towing
$1,425/mo
True cost
TrailSport
$1,505/mo
True cost
TrailSport Blackout
$1,527/mo
True cost
TrailSport Elite
$1,560/mo
True cost
TrailSport Elite Blackout
$1,583/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
RTL$45,195
RTL Towing$45,895
TrailSport$49,995
TrailSport Blackout$51,495
TrailSport Elite$53,695
TrailSport Elite Blackout$55,195
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
360° camera
✓ from TrailSport
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from TrailSport Elite
Heated steering wheel
✓ from TrailSport
Heated rear seats
✓ from TrailSport Elite
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from TrailSport Elite
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
✓ from RTL Towing
Sunroof
✓ from TrailSport
Panoramic roof
✓ from TrailSport
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsMemory seatHead-up display
Full standard equipment on the RTL (38 items)
- Heated Front Seats
- Google built-in
- 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) AWD System
- Trail Torque Logic
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) with Advanced Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Lane Change Assist
- Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- Rearview Camera
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Trailer Stability Assist
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen
- Audio System with 9 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Alexa Built-In
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Rear Console (2 Ports)
- HondaLink
- HondaLink Connected Services
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- Leather and Cloth Seats
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including Memory and Power Lumbar Support
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Ambient LED Lighting - White
- LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock (Front Door and Tailgate)
- Power Liftgate
- Heated Side Mirrors
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 Passport 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 Passport in California?
- $51,089 to drive away for the RTL, from a $45,195 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $786 loan payment, about $1,510 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,414 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 5,000 lb for every trim.
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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.