2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: real cost in California
See the S-Class on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, S 500 4MATIC · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$112,550the advertised price
Drive away$124,450with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,037/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,596/moeverything, after resale
$124,450 to drive away + $113,930 to run it for 6 years − $51,451 back at resale = $186,930, or $2,596 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$124,450
Running it, 6 yrs+$113,930
Back at resale−$51,451
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$112,550Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$10,265Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$27,178Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$25,073Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$22,124Maintenanceestimate
+$11,239Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$5,079Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$51,451True cost $186,930 ÷ 72 months$2,596 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5
Cargo12.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine442–576 hp premium gas or plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–60 mph3.9–4.4 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Fuel economy14–23 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires19"255/45R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 5 seats.| S 500 4MATIC | $112,550 | $124,450 | $186,930 | ✓ $2,596/mo | 23 MPG |
| S 580 4MATIC | $134,600 | $148,483 | $227,398 | $3,158/mo | 14 MPG |
| S 580e 4MATIC | $134,600 | $148,483 | $208,766 | $2,900/mo | 21 MPG |
S 500 4MATIC
✓ $2,596/mo
True cost
S 580 4MATIC
$3,158/mo
True cost
S 580e 4MATIC
$2,900/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
S 500 4MATIC$112,550
S 580 4MATIC$134,600
S 580e 4MATIC$134,600
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $6,950
✓ from S 580 4MATIC
Heated rear seats
+ $10,700
+ $14,250
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ 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
+ $6,950
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 trimAutomatic brakingRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingPower liftgateTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the S 500 4MATIC (107 items)
- 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive
- ECO Start/Stop system
- AIRMATIC with intelligent damping control
- Adaptive Damping System
- Electromechanical power steering
- 4.5° rear axle steering
- Sport brake system
- Illuminated radiator grille
- 19-inch 5-spoke wheels w/black accents
- Natural Grain Brown Amber wood trim w/Herringbone Pattern
- Nappa leather steering wheel
- Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE ASSIST
- Digital Extra: Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Digital Extra: Steering Assist
- Digital Extra: Restart Function
- Digital Extra: Traffic Sign Assist
- Speed Limit Warning
- Digital Extra: Speed Limit Function
- Crosswind Assist
- Digital Extra: Car-to-X Communication
- Brake Assist
- Evasive Steering Function
- Evasive Steering Function Plus
- Blind Spot Assist Plus
- Exit Warning Assist
- Lane Keeping Function
- Digital Extra: Lane Change Assist
- Digital Extra: Proactive Lane Change Assist
- Digital Extra: Reverse Maneuvering Function
- Emergency Stop Function
- Digital Extra: Rim Protection Warning
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service (10 years)
- Reversing camera
- Digital Extra: 360° camera
- Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Torque Vectoring Brake
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- PRE-SAFE Impulse Side
- 10 air bags
- Front center air bag
- Aluminum hybrid body structure
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Digital Extra: MBUX Dashcam
- Antitheft alarm system
- Digital Extra: GUARD 360° Vehicle Protection Plus
- Heated power front seats with memory
- ENERGIZING kinetics for front seats
- Active multicontour front seats with massage
- Ventilated front seats
- Rapid-heating front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Panorama roof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Digital Vent Control
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Digital Extra: Connected services
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Digital Extra: Digital Vehicle Key
- KEYLESS-GO with seamless door handles
- Soft-close doors
- Electronic trunk closer
- Illuminated entry system
- Dual front sun visors
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Heat- and noise-insulating, IR-reflecting laminated glass
- Power rear-window sunshade
- Power rear-side window sunshades
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
- 4th Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Digital Extra: MBUX Virtual Assistant
- MBUX Superscreen
- 14.4-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Zero-layer menu concept
- Over-the-air software updates
- Biometric authentication
- Selfie and video camera
- Digital Extra: MBUX Navigation (7 years)
- Digital Extra: MBUX Live Traffic Information (7 years)
- Digital Extra: MBUX map updates ( 7 years )
- Digital Extra: MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
- Digital Extra: Route-based speed adjustment
- Digital Extra: MBUX Entertainment Package (1 year)
- Burmester 3D Surround Sound system
- Dolby Atmos
- Digital Extra: Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Digital Extra: Wireless Android Auto
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Multiple USB-C ports
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription
- Dual front-cabin wireless charging
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
Recalls
We couldn't match the S-Class 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 S-Class in California?
- $124,450 to drive away for the S 500 4MATIC, from a $112,550 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $2,037 loan payment, about $2,893 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,596 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. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.