2027 Land Rover Defender Octa: real cost in California
See the Defender Octa on Land Rover's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Defender Octa · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$158,800the advertised price
Drive away$175,294with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,903/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$3,469/moeverything, after resale
$175,294 to drive away + $147,091 to run it for 6 years − $72,593 back at resale = $249,792, or $3,469 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$175,294
Running it, 6 yrs+$147,091
Back at resale−$72,593
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$158,800Feesfreight $1,950 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,035Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$14,459Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$38,747Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$35,022Fuel13,500 mi a year at 17 MPG
+$32,255Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$22,491Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$6,366Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$72,593True cost $249,792 ÷ 72 months$3,469 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine626 hp premium gas, 4WD
0–60 mph3.8 sLand Rover's figure
TowingNot published
Tires19" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 4WD, 626 hp, 17 MPG, 5 seats.| OCTA | $158,800 | $175,294 | $249,792 | ✓ $3,469/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| OCTA Black | $169,200 | $186,629 | $261,826 | $3,636/mo | — No | — No |
OCTA
✓ $3,469/mo
True cost
OCTA Black
$3,636/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
OCTA$158,800
OCTA Black$169,200
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
Cooled seats
✓
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓
Memory seat
✓
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $700 on every trim
Sunroof
✓
Panoramic roof
✓
LED headlights
✓
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up display
Full standard equipment on the OCTA (84 items)
- 22" Style 7026, Gloss Black wheels
- Sliding panoramic roof
- LED headlights with signature DRL
- Meridian Surround Sound System
- Semi-Aniline leather seats
- 14-way heated and cooled electric memory performance front seats
- Body and Soul Seat
- Gloss Black tail door spoiler
- 6D Dynamics
- Automatic headlights and rain sensing wipers
- Automatic Headlight Levelling
- Front fog lights
- Puddle lights
- Follow me home lighting
- Center high-mounted stop light
- Darkened tail lights
- Rear fog light(s)
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Edge Illuminated Paddle Shifters
- Twin front cupholders
- Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Air Quality Sensor
- Cabin Air Purification Plus
- Three-zone Climate Control with Rear Cooling Assist
- Bright metal pedals
- Footwell lights
- Illuminated metal treadplates with DEFENDER script
- Configurable Cabin Lighting
- Glovebox storage
- Rear center headrest
- Rear reading lights
- Durable rubber cabin flooring
- Signature carpet mats
- Durable rubber cargo space flooring
- Hook(s) in cargo space
- Cargo space cover
- 13.1" Touchscreen
- Android Auto (subject to availability)
- Apple CarPlay (subject to availability)
- Wi-Fi Enabled with Data Plan
- Online Package with Data Plan
- Pivi Pro (Connected)
- Sirius XM satellite radio and HD radio
- 12V power socket in cargo space
- Remote
- Wireless device charging
- Domestic plug socket
- Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
- Keyless Entry
- Advanced Tow Assist
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Perimetric alarm
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Customer Configurable Autolock
- Power operated child locks
- Seat belt reminder
- Rear LATCH
- Push Button Start
- Front airbags, with passenger seat occupant detector
- Configurable Programs
- All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC)
- Terrain Response 2 with Dynamic Program
- Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Twin-speed transfer box (high/low range)
- 8-speed Automatic Transmission
- Hill Launch Assist
- Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Low traction launch
- Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
- Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Brake Hold
- 3D Surround Camera
- 360° Parking Aid
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter
- Lane Keep Assist
- Blind Spot Assist
- Rear Traffic Monitor
- Wade Sensing
- Emergency Braking
Recalls
We couldn't match the Defender Octa 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 Defender Octa in California?
- $175,294 to drive away for the OCTA, from a $158,800 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $2,903 loan payment, about $3,922 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $3,469 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 Land Rover'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.