2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS Maybach: real cost in California
See the EQS Maybach on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$180,000the advertised price
Drive away$197,637with fees and tax
Loan payment$3,284/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$4,056/moeverything, after resale
$197,637 to drive away + $152,467 to run it for 6 years − $58,067 back at resale = $292,037, or $4,056 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$197,637
Running it, 6 yrs+$152,467
Back at resale−$58,067
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$180,000Feesfreight $1,250 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,335Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$16,302Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$51,303Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$43,830Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$39,394Charging13,500 mi a year at —, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,645Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$6,264Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$58,067True cost $292,037 ÷ 72 months$4,056 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV
Seats5
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine649 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph3.5 sour estimate from power and weight
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 649 hp, —, 5 seats.| Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 | $180,000 | $197,637 | $292,037 | $4,056/mo |
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680
$4,056/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680$180,000
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
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ 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
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingRemote startTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 (145 items)
- Dual permanently synchronous electric motors (484kW total)
- Fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- Intelligent Energy Recovery with paddles
- ECO Assist feature
- OFFROAD menu and "Transparent Hood" display
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- Advanced 118-kWh EV battery
- Multiple charging options
- MB.CHARGE Public
- Innovative heat pump
- Intelligent thermal management
- Power charging door
- Mercedes-Benz Power Charger
- Mercedes-Benz NACS DC Fast-charging Adapter
- AIRMATIC suspension
- Adaptive Damping System Plus (ADS Plus)
- Electromechanical power steering
- 10° rear axle steering
- 5-seat cabin configuration
- Aero illuminated running boards
- Wood/leather steering wheel
- MANUFAKTUR Natural Grain Brown Birch wood
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Side logo projectors
- 21-inch Maybach multispoke wheels
- Car-to-X Communication
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Steering Assist
- Active Brake Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call
- Enhancements to ATTENTION ASSIST
- Dashcam
- DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps w/lightband
- Preinstallation for DIGITAL LIGHT projection functions
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
- Crosswind Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Automatic Lane Change
- Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Active Speed Limit Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist
- Extended Restart in Stop-and-Go Traffic
- Active Stop-and-Go Assist
- Front and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert w/pedestrian detection and automatic braking
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- PRE-SAFE Impulse Side
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Surround View System
- 9 air bags
- Front center air bag
- Automatic rear seat-belt presenters
- Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Torque Vectoring Brake
- EQ-specific safety concept
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- GUARD 360° security system
- Heated windshield washer system
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Exit Warning Assist
- Heated power front seats with memory
- Active multicontour front seats with massage
- Ventilated front seats
- Rapid-heating front seats
- EASY-ADJUST front head restraints
- Power rear seats with memory
- Multicontour rear seats with massage
- Heated and ventilated rear seats
- Rear-seat neck heating
- Heated steering wheel
- KEYLESS-GO with seamless door handles
- Soft-close doors
- Automatic Comfort Doors
- Power liftgate
- Luggage compartment cover
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Air Balance cabin-air purification system
- Air Balance cabin fragrance system
- Energizing Air Control w/HEPA Filtration
- ENERGIZING Comfort w/Energizing Nature
- Pre-entry climate control
- Panorama roof
- Acoustic Comfort Package
- Power rear side-window sunshades
- Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery
- Nappa leather cabin and ceiling trim
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Remote window opening and closing
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Double sun visors
- Garage door opener
- Heated windshield
- Brake HOLD feature
- MBUX Hyperscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 17.7-inch OLED touchscreen central multimedia display
- 12.3-inch OLED front passenger display
- Steering wheel with Touch Control Buttons
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Zero-layer menu concept
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
- MB Navigation with Electric Intelligence
- MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
- Route-based Speed Adaptation
- No-charge online navigation map updates for 1 year
- Over-the-air software updates
- MBUX Augmented Reality Head-Up Display
- Front-cabin MBUX Interior Assistant
- Rear-cabin MBUX Interior Assistant
- Biometric authentication
- Burmester High-End 4D Surround Sound system
- Dolby Atmos
- Pre-installation for MBUX Entertainment Plus
- Apple Spatial Audio
- Individualization Package
- Maybach EQS Sound Experience
- Rear-cabin MBUX tablet
- Rear Seat Entertainment system
- Wireless headsets
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Online Music Streaming
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Six 100W USB-C charging ports
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM extended subscription
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology
- Front- and rear-cabin wireless charging
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Premium touchscreen cleaning cloth
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 EQS Maybach models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2024 · 14,912 vehicles
The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.Recall 24V372000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2024 · 31,848 vehicles
The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.Recall 24V115000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 EQS Maybach in California?
- $197,637 to drive away for the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680, from a $180,000 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $3,284 loan payment, about $4,246 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $4,056 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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