2026 Porsche Macan: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, Base · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$65,400the advertised price
Drive away$73,933with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,175/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,877/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $73,933Insurance $18,816Fuel $25,440Interest and lost return $30,873Maintenance and plates $15,978

$73,933 to drive away + $91,107 to run it for 6 years − $29,897 back at resale = $135,144, or $1,877 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$73,933
Running it, 6 yrs+$91,107
Back at resale−$29,897
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$65,400
Feesfreight $2,350 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,435
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,098
Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$25,440
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,816
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,684
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$15,189
Maintenanceestimate
+$12,211
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,767
Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$29,897
True cost $135,144 ÷ 72 months$1,877 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV186.1 in long
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo16.2 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine261–434 hp premium gas, AWD
0–60 mph4.3–5.8 sPorsche's figure
Fuel economy19–21 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 5,300 lb
Tires18" or 19"by trim
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.
Base$65,400$73,933$135,144✓ $1,877/mo5,30021 MPG
T$71,100$80,146$141,171$1,961/mo4,40021 MPG
S$78,900$88,647$152,969$2,125/mo5,30019 MPG
GTS$94,200$105,322$170,648$2,370/mo5,30019 MPG
Base
✓ $1,877/mo
True cost
Sticker $65,400Drive-away $73,9336 yrs $135,144Tows 5,300Fuel use 21 MPG
T
$1,961/mo
True cost
Sticker $71,100Drive-away $80,1466 yrs $141,171Tows 4,400Fuel use 21 MPG
S
$2,125/mo
True cost
Sticker $78,900Drive-away $88,6476 yrs $152,969Tows 5,300Fuel use 19 MPG
GTS
$2,370/mo
True cost
Sticker $94,200Drive-away $105,3226 yrs $170,648Tows 5,300Fuel use 19 MPG

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
Base$65,400
T$71,100
S$78,900
GTS$94,200
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $720 on every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
+ $1,240 on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
+ $3,790
+ $4,810
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $3,790
+ $4,810
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Base to S
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $1,030 on every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,730 on every trim
Panoramic roof
+ $1,730 on every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote startPower driver's seatWireless CarPlayHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Base (21 items)
  • 19" Macan Wheels
  • 18" Collapsible Spare Tire
  • All-Season Tires for 19" Wheels
  • Comfort Seats (8-way)
  • Heated Seats (Front)
  • Aluminum roof
  • Preparation for Trailer Hitch without Tow Ball
  • Auto-Dimming Mirrors
  • Privacy Glass
  • Interior Trim in High Gloss Black
  • Storage Package
  • Roof Lining in Fabric
  • 7-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
  • Power Steering Plus
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Warn and Brake Assist
  • Entry & Drive
  • HomeLink
  • Driver Memory Package
  • Side Airbags in Rear Compartment
  • Smartphone Compartment with Wireless Charging

Recalls

We couldn't match the Macan 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 2026 Macan in California?
$73,933 to drive away for the Base, from a $65,400 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $1,175 loan payment, about $2,012 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,877 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
4,400 lb for the T; 5,300 lb for every other trim.

Colors

WhiteBlackJet Black Metallic+$720Carrara White Metallic+$720Volcano Grey Metallic+$720Dolomite Silver Metallic+$720Gentian Blue Metallic+$1,290Carmine Red+$1,290Copper Ruby Metallic+$2,570Chalk+$2,570Paint to Sample+$13,620Python Green+$1,290

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US prices in US dollars from Porsche'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.