2027 Lincoln Aviator: real cost in California
See the Aviator on Lincoln's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premiere · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$57,495the advertised price
Drive away$64,604with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,016/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,684/moeverything, after resale
$64,604 to drive away + $82,894 to run it for 6 years − $26,283 back at resale = $121,215, or $1,684 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$64,604
Running it, 6 yrs+$82,894
Back at resale−$26,283
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$57,495Feesfreight $1,695 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,780Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,329Fuel13,500 mi a year at 20 MPG
+$23,271Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,816Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$13,562Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$13,363Maintenanceestimate
+$10,335Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,548Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$26,283True cost $121,215 ÷ 72 months$1,684 a month
The car
Size and space
Body5 Door
Seats6, 7
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine400 hp gas, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
0–60 mph4.7–4.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy20 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires20", 21" or 22"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 6 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 400 hp, 20 MPG.| Premiere | $57,495 | $64,604 | $121,215 | ✓ $1,684/mo | 6 | — No |
| Reserve | $67,295 | $75,285 | $137,326 | $1,907/mo | 7 | — No |
| Black Label | $85,910 | $95,573 | $155,923 | $2,166/mo | 6 | ✓ Yes |
Premiere
✓ $1,684/mo
True cost
Reserve
$1,907/mo
True cost
Black Label
$2,166/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
Premiere$57,495
Reserve$67,295
Black Label$85,910
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
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓
+ $4,695
✓ from Black Label
Dual-zone climate
✓ from Reserve
Massaging seats
+ $4,695
✓ from Black Label
Convenience
Power liftgate
+ $2,530
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓
Memory seat
✓
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Black Label
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ from Black Label
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingParking sensorsPush-button startRemote startApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the Premiere (46 items)
- 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability
- Adaptive Suspension
- BlueCruise Hands Free Highway Driving (4-year subscription)
- Lincoln Connectivity Package (4-years included)
- Lincoln Security Package (4-years included)
- Second-Row Dual Captains Chairs with mini console
- Lincoln Digital Experience
- Open on Approach
- Trailer Tow Package
- Class III - Trailer Tow Package
- 4-Pin and 7-Pin Connectors
- Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Coverage
- Class III Hitch and Wiring
- Smart Trailer Tow
- Trailer Sway Control
- Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L V6 Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Axle – Non-Limited Slip – 3.58 Final Drive Ratio
- 20” Magnetic Bright-Machined Aluminum Wheels
- 20” All-Season Tires
- 360-Degree Camera
- Onyx – Lincoln Soft Touch with Micro Perforated Lux
- 10-Way Comfort Seats – Driver
- 8-Way Comfort Seats – Front Passenger
- Power Driver and Front Passenger with Power Lumbar
- 40/Mini Console/40 Dual Captain’s Chairs
- Power Tip-and-Slide Release
- 50/50 PowerFold Split Bench Seat
- Lincoln Premium Audio System
- 10 Speakers, including Subwoofers
- AM/FM Radio
- HD Radio
- Rear 5.8” Digital Audio and Climate Controls
- Lane-Keeping System
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month Trial)
- BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving (4-years Included)
- Lincoln App
- Lincoln Driver Assist
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Appliqué Linear Brushed Aluminum
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert
- Phone As A Key
- Reverse Brake Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Recalls
16 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Aviator models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats2025, 2026, 2027 · 76,748 vehicles
An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.Recall 26V470000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2025, 2026, 2027 · 387,911 vehicles
The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.Recall 26V451000 at NHTSA ↗Visibility2026 · 55 vehicles
The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.Recall 26V202000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 254,640 vehicles
The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist...Recall 26V165000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2025, 2026 · 561 vehicles
The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.Recall 26V159000 at NHTSA ↗Visibility2025, 2026 · 56,841 vehicles
The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility.Recall 25V730000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Aviator in California?
- $64,604 to drive away for the Premiere, from a $57,495 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,016 loan payment, about $1,794 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,684 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Pristine White Metallic Tri-Coat+$950Avalanche Gray Clearcoat+$750Asher Gray Metallic Clearcoat+$750Whisper Blue Metallic Clearcoat+$750Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat+$750Infinite Black Metallic ClearcoatCenote Green Bright Colorant Clearcoat+$2,000
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US prices in US dollars from Lincoln'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.