2027 Honda Prelude: real cost in California
See the Prelude on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Hybrid · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$42,400the advertised price
Drive away$47,716with fees and tax
Loan payment$728/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,187/moeverything, after resale
$47,716 to drive away + $60,053 to run it for 6 years − $22,329 back at resale = $85,441, or $1,187 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$47,716
Running it, 6 yrs+$60,053
Back at resale−$22,329
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$42,400Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,936Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,493Fuel13,500 mi a year at 44 MPG
+$10,587Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,059Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,719Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,205Resale after 6 years53% of MSRP, you get this back
−$22,329True cost $85,441 ÷ 72 months$1,187 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyCoupe178.4 in long
Seats4
Cargo15.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance4.5 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine200 hp hybrid, FWD
0–60 mph6.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy44 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"235/40R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years53% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: FWD, 200 hp, 44 MPG, 4 seats.| Hybrid | $42,400 | $47,716 | $85,441 | ✓ $1,187/mo |
| Hybrid Two-Tone | $42,900 | $48,261 | $85,968 | $1,194/mo |
Hybrid
✓ $1,187/mo
True cost
Hybrid Two-Tone
$1,194/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Hybrid$42,400
Hybrid Two-Tone$42,900
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
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote 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° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Hybrid (35 items)
- Bose Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers with Subwoofer
- Google built-in
- Two-Motor Hybrid System
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Electric Servo Brake
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
- Leather-Wrapped Flat Bottomed Steering Wheel
- Remote Engine Start
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 9-inch Color Touchscreen
- Alexa Built-In
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
- HondaLink
- HondaLink Connected Services
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) Front Seats
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
- 4-Person Seating Capacity
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather-Trimmed Front Sport Seats with Blue Accent Stitching
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System
- White Ambient Light
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock
Recalls
We couldn't match the Prelude in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Prelude in California?
- $47,716 to drive away for the Hybrid, from a $42,400 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $728 loan payment, about $1,288 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,187 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.