2027 Mercedes-Benz EQE: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, 320+ · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$64,950the advertised price
Drive away$72,462with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,150/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,733/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $72,462Insurance $25,946Charging $9,564Interest and lost return $30,250Maintenance and plates $7,536

$72,462 to drive away + $73,297 to run it for 6 years − $20,953 back at resale = $124,806, or $1,733 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$72,462
Running it, 6 yrs+$73,297
Back at resale−$20,953
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$64,950
Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,977
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$25,946
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,350
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,901
Charging13,500 mi a year at 93 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$9,564
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,505
Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305
California EV fee$121 a year
+$726
Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,953
True cost $124,806 ÷ 72 months$1,733 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5
Cargo14.0 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine315 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph5.8 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Energy use81–93 MPGeEPA combined
Range302 miabout 211 mi in winter
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: 315 hp, 5 seats.
EQE 320+$64,950$72,462$124,806✓ $1,733/mo93 MPGe— No
EQE 320 4MATIC$67,450$75,187$129,870$1,804/mo81 MPGe✓ Yes
EQE 320+
✓ $1,733/mo
True cost
Sticker $64,950Drive-away $72,4626 yrs $124,806Fuel use 93 MPGeAWD/4WD — No
EQE 320 4MATIC
$1,804/mo
True cost
Sticker $67,450Drive-away $75,1876 yrs $129,870Fuel use 81 MPGeAWD/4WD ✓ Yes

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
EQE 320+$64,950
EQE 320 4MATIC$67,450
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $450 on every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $250 on every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $950 on every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory 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
+ $1,100 on every trim
Head-up display
+ $1,100 on every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from EQE 320 4MATIC
Tow hitch included
+ $600
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote start
Full standard equipment on the EQE 320+ (83 items)
  • Rear 235kW permanently synchronous electric motor
  • Intelligent Energy Recovery with paddles
  • ECO Assist feature
  • Advanced 96-kWh EV battery
  • Multiple charging options
  • Mercedes-Benz NACS DC Fast-charging Adapter
  • MB.CHARGE Public
  • Intelligent thermal management
  • Innovative heat pump
  • Mercedes-Benz Power Charger
  • 4-wheel multilink suspension
  • Advanced aerodynamics
  • Black Panel with Star pattern
  • Anodized aluminum roof rails
  • 20-inch 5-spoke wheels w/black accents
  • Distinctive interior design
  • Natural Grain Anthracite Linden wood trim
  • Car-to-X Communication
  • PRE-SAFE Sound
  • LED headlamps and taillamps
  • Adaptive Highbeam Assist
  • Active Brake Assist
  • Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call (10 years)
  • Surround View System
  • PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
  • Front and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert w/pedestrian detection and automatic braking
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Exit Warning Assist
  • Active Lane Keeping Assist
  • Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
  • 7 air bags
  • Front center air bag
  • Antitheft alarm system
  • GUARD 360° security system
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Adaptive braking technology
  • Antilock Braking System (ABS)
  • Brake Assist (BAS)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Torque Vectoring Brake
  • EV-specific safety concept
  • Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
  • Heated power front seats with memory
  • Energizing seat kinetics
  • 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
  • Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Pre-entry climate control
  • MB-Tex upholstery
  • Panorama roof
  • Versatile cargo area
  • 64-color LED ambient lighting
  • LED logo projectors
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
  • Digital Vehicle Key
  • KEYLESS-GO with seamless door handles
  • Power liftgate
  • Illuminated entry system
  • Garage door opener
  • Brake HOLD feature
  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
  • Zero-layer menu concept
  • Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
  • "Hey, Mercedes" keyword activation
  • Biometric authentication
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen central multimedia display
  • Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
  • MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence
  • No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
  • 1 year of Live Traffic Information
  • Over-the-air software updates
  • SiriusXM trial subscription
  • HD Radio receiver
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology
  • Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Hands-free Bluetooth interface

Recalls

1 NHTSA recall for 2025 to 2027 EQE 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 EQE in California?
$72,462 to drive away for the EQE 320+, from a $64,950 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $1,150 loan payment, about $1,748 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,733 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

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