2027 Nissan Kicks: real cost in California
See the Kicks on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$22,790the advertised price
Drive away$26,648with fees and tax
Loan payment$369/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,005/moeverything, after resale
$26,648 to drive away + $55,561 to run it for 6 years − $9,818 back at resale = $72,392, or $1,005 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$26,648
Running it, 6 yrs+$55,561
Back at resale−$9,818
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$22,790Feesfreight $1,575 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,660Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,198Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,346Fuel13,500 mi a year at 31 MPG
+$15,019Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$5,936Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$4,926Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,566Resale after 6 years43% of MSRP, you get this back
−$9,818True cost $72,392 ÷ 72 months$1,005 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV171.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo30.0 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.4 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine141 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph8.9–9.1 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy30–31 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires16", 17" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years43% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 141 hp, 5 seats.| S | $22,790 | $26,648 | $72,392 | ✓ $1,005/mo | 31 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| SV FWD | $24,490 | $28,501 | $74,490 | $1,035/mo | 31 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SV AWD | $26,490 | $30,681 | $77,279 | $1,073/mo | 30 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SR FWD | $27,595 | $31,885 | $78,273 | $1,087/mo | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Rock Creek | $28,840 | $33,242 | $80,049 | $1,112/mo | 30 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SR AWD | $29,395 | $33,847 | $80,833 | $1,123/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
S
✓ $1,005/mo
True cost
SVFWD
$1,035/mo
True cost
SVAWD
$1,073/mo
True cost
SRFWD
$1,087/mo
True cost
Rock Creek
$1,112/mo
True cost
SRAWD
$1,123/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$22,790
SV FWD$24,490
SV AWD$26,490
SR FWD$27,595
Rock Creek$28,840
SR AWD$29,395
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ S to SV AWD
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓
✓ from SR AWD
360° camera
+ $2,350
✓ from SR FWD
Parking sensors
+ $2,350
✓ from SR FWD
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $300
✓
+ $300
✓ from Rock Creek
Heated steering wheel
+ $1,600
+ $1,600
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from SV FWD
Wireless phone charging
✓ from SV FWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $1,600
+ $1,600
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ from Rock Creek
Sunroof
+ $950
+ $1,600
+ $1,600
Panoramic roof
+ $950
+ $1,600
+ $1,600
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPower liftgatePower driver's seatMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the S (85 items)
- Speakers: 4
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 7" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition: Siri Eyes Free
- Speed Sensitive Volume
- Connected Services: SiriusXM with 3-month subscription included
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming: Bluetooth
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- USB Ports: 2
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 1
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 12.3" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System
- Rear Collision System: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning: Tire specific
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Lane Departure Warning: Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Parking Sensors: No sensors
- Proximity Key
- Open/Close Cargo Access: Mechanical
- Rear Cargo Door: Liftgate
- Driver Mirror: Power remote
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- LED Taillights
- Body Material: Fully galvanized steel
- Grille: Black w/metal-look accents
- Passenger Rear Doors: Conventional
- Door Count: 4
- Rear Spoiler: Integrated rear spoiler
- Antenna: Integrated roof
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Black
- Front Driver Seat: Manual
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 6-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 4-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating: Folding 60-40 bench seats
- Steering Wheel Material: Urethane
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Air Conditioning: Manual
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Front and rear
- Window Control — Express Down: Front and rear
- Cargo Tie Downs
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Window Tint: Light
- Instrumentation Display: 7" Advanced Drive-Assist Display
- Exterior Temperature
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Rear Side-impact Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Security System: Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Vehicle Immobilizer System: Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks: Manual
Recalls
6 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Kicks models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2025, 2026 · 51,598 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles.Recall 26V331000 at NHTSA ↗Seats2026 · 15 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles.Recall 26V145000 at NHTSA ↗Latches/locks/linkages2026 · 26,432 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles.Recall 26V023000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 79,755 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles.Recall 25V324000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2025 · 37,003 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles.Recall 25V188000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 89 vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles.Recall 24V969000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Kicks in California?
- $26,648 to drive away for the S, from a $22,790 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $369 loan payment, about $990 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,005 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Deep Blue PearlCanyon Bronze MetallicGun MetallicSuper BlackFresh PowderGun Metallic / Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Two-toneAspen White TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneScarlet Ember TintcoatAspen White TriCoatRock Creek Canyon Bronze Metallic / Super Black Two-toneRock Creek Aspen White TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneRock Creek Canyon Bronze MetallicRock Creek Gun MetallicRock Creek Aspen White TriCoatYuzu Yellow Metallic / Super Black Two-toneArctic Ice Blue Metallic / Super Black Two-tone
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan'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.