2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS: real cost in California
See the EQS on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 400 4MATIC · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$89,950the advertised price
Drive away$99,710with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,615/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,268/moeverything, after resale
$99,710 to drive away + $92,634 to run it for 6 years − $29,017 back at resale = $163,326, or $2,268 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$99,710
Running it, 6 yrs+$92,634
Back at resale−$29,017
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$89,950Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$8,225Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$31,458Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$21,549Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$20,232Charging13,500 mi a year at 79 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$11,259Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,105Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$29,017True cost $163,326 ÷ 72 months$2,268 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV, Sedan
Seats5
Cargo23.0 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine355–576 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph3.9–5.7 sMercedes-Benz's figures; others our estimate
Energy use79–114 MPGeEPA combined
Range312 miabout 218 mi in winter
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| EQS 400 4MATIC | $89,950 | $99,710 | $163,326 | ✓ $2,268/mo | 79 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EQS 450+ | $101,450 | $112,243 | $178,018 | $2,472/mo | 99 MPGe | — No | — No | — No |
| EQS 500 4MATIC | $104,450 | $115,513 | $181,265 | $2,518/mo | 114 MPGe | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| EQS 550 4MATIC | $112,450 | $124,232 | $196,366 | $2,727/mo | 80 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| EQS 580 4MATIC | $123,900 | $136,712 | $210,103 | $2,918/mo | 112 MPGe | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
EQS 400 4MATIC
✓ $2,268/mo
True cost
EQS 450+
$2,472/mo
True cost
EQS 500 4MATIC
$2,518/mo
True cost
EQS 550 4MATIC
$2,727/mo
True cost
EQS 580 4MATIC
$2,918/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
EQS 400 4MATIC$89,950
EQS 450+$101,450
EQS 500 4MATIC$104,450
EQS 550 4MATIC$112,450
EQS 580 4MATIC$123,900
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓
✓
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓
✓
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓
✓
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $450
+ $1,000
+ $450
+ $1,000
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $1,100
✓
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
+ $1,100
+ $2,000
+ $1,100
+ $2,000
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ from EQS 500 4MATIC
Tow hitch included
+ $600
+ $600
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingRemote start
Full standard equipment on the EQS 400 4MATIC (125 items)
- Dual permanently synchronous electric motors (265kW total)
- Fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- Intelligent Energy Recovery with paddles
- ECO Assist feature
- OFFROAD mode
- OFFROAD dash display with "Transparent Hood"
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- Advanced 118-kWh EV battery
- Multiple charging options
- Power charging door
- Mercedes-Benz NACS DC Fast-charging Adapter
- MB.CHARGE Public
- Intelligent thermal management
- Innovative heat pump
- Mercedes-Benz Power Charger
- AIRMATIC suspension
- Adaptive Damping System Plus (ADS Plus)
- Electromechanical power steering
- 4.5° rear axle steering
- Advanced aerodynamics
- Bespoke interior design
- Black Panel with Star pattern
- 21-inch 5-spoke wheels w/black accents
- Nappa leather steering wheel
- Car-to-X Communication
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Steering Assist
- Active Brake Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call (10 years)
- Enhancements to ATTENTION ASSIST
- DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps w/lightband
- DIGITAL LIGHT projection functions
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Crosswind Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Exit Warning 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
- Front center air bag
- 2nd-row side-impact air bags
- 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
- Antitheft alarm system
- GUARD 360° security system
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- 10 air bags
- Heated power front seats with memory
- Ventilated front seats
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- EQS Sound Experience
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Panorama roof
- Illuminated door sills
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Pre-entry climate control
- Luxury front head restraints
- Power 2nd-row seats
- Heated 2nd-row seats
- Comfort-type 2nd-row center armrest
- Versatile cargo area
- Leather upholstery
- Power-folding side mirrors
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Digital Vehicle Key
- KEYLESS-GO with seamless door handles
- Soft-close doors
- Power liftgate
- LED logo projectors
- Illuminated entry system
- One-touch “Carwash mode”
- Garage door opener
- 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
- MBUX 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
- Biometric authentication
- Burmester 3D Surround Sound
- Dolby Atmos
- Apple Spatial Audio
- MBUX Entertainment Package Plus (1 year)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Six 100W USB-C charging ports
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM trial subscription
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology
- Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
- Rear-cabin wireless charging
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Premium touchscreen cleaning cloth
Recalls
We couldn't match the EQS 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 EQS in California?
- $99,710 to drive away for the EQS 400 4MATIC, from a $89,950 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,615 loan payment, about $2,321 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,268 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 Mercedes-Benz's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it (our estimate where it doesn't). Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.