2027 Porsche Taycan: real cost in California

Cheapest trim, Base · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$111,900the advertised price
Drive away$124,614with fees and tax
Loan payment$2,039/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,622/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and tax $124,614Insurance $22,491Charging $10,290Interest and lost return $52,321Maintenance and plates $15,135

$124,614 to drive away + $100,237 to run it for 6 years − $36,098 back at resale = $188,752, or $2,622 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$124,614
Running it, 6 yrs+$100,237
Back at resale−$36,098
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$111,900
Feesfreight $2,350 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,435
Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$10,279
Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$27,216
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$25,105
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$22,491
Charging13,500 mi a year at 86 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$10,290
Maintenanceestimate
+$9,778
Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$4,631
California EV fee$121 a year
+$726
Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$36,098
True cost $188,752 ÷ 72 months$2,622 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySedan195.4–195.6 in long
Seats2, 4from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo14.4 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine590–1019 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph2.1–3.8 sPorsche's figures; others our estimate
Energy use79–94 MPGeEPA combined
Range293 miabout 205 mi in winter
TowingNot published
Tires19", 20" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrsbattery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

Every trim: auto braking, blind spot, heated seats.
Base$111,900$124,614$188,752✓ $2,622/mo486 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes— No
4$116,000$129,082$193,888$2,693/mo486 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes— No
4S$131,800$146,303$212,888$2,957/mo494 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes— No
GTS$157,000$173,768$246,468$3,423/mo486 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Turbo$184,600$203,849$284,346$3,949/mo486 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Turbo S$221,400$243,958$331,356$4,602/mo479 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Turbo GT with Weissach Package$243,700$268,263$360,467$5,006/mo282 MPGe— No— No✓ Yes
Turbo GT$243,700$268,263$360,492$5,007/mo282 MPGe✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Base
✓ $2,622/mo
True cost
Sticker $111,900Drive-away $124,6146 yrs $188,752Seats 4Fuel use 86 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD — No
4
$2,693/mo
True cost
Sticker $116,000Drive-away $129,0826 yrs $193,888Seats 4Fuel use 86 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD — No
4S
$2,957/mo
True cost
Sticker $131,800Drive-away $146,3036 yrs $212,888Seats 4Fuel use 94 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD — No
GTS
$3,423/mo
True cost
Sticker $157,000Drive-away $173,7686 yrs $246,468Seats 4Fuel use 86 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Turbo
$3,949/mo
True cost
Sticker $184,600Drive-away $203,8496 yrs $284,346Seats 4Fuel use 86 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Turbo S
$4,602/mo
True cost
Sticker $221,400Drive-away $243,9586 yrs $331,356Seats 4Fuel use 79 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Turbo GT with Weissach Package
$5,006/mo
True cost
Sticker $243,700Drive-away $268,2636 yrs $360,467Seats 2Fuel use 82 MPGeAdaptive cruise — NoSunroof — NoAWD/4WD ✓ Yes
Turbo GT
$5,007/mo
True cost
Sticker $243,700Drive-away $268,2636 yrs $360,492Seats 2Fuel use 82 MPGeAdaptive cruise ✓ YesSunroof ✓ YesAWD/4WD ✓ Yes

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$111,900
4$116,000
4S$131,800
GTS$157,000
Turbo$184,600
Turbo S$221,400
Turbo GT with Weissach Package$243,700
Turbo GT$243,700
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
+ $1,500
+ $1,500
360° camera
+ $1,670
+ $870
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Base to Turbo S
Heated rear seats
✓ Turbo to Turbo S
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Base to Turbo S
Power driver's seat
✓ Base to 4S
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $1,310
✓ GTS to Turbo S
✓ from Turbo GT
Head-up display
+ $1,760
+ $1,760
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from GTS
Sunroof
+ $1,620
+ $1,620
Panoramic roof
+ $1,620
+ $1,620
LED headlights
✓ Every trim

Porsche lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.

Full standard equipment on the Base (18 items)
  • 19" Taycan S Aero Wheels
  • All-Season Tires for 19" Wheels
  • Comfort Seats (8-way)
  • "electric" Logo on Front Doors
  • Matrix Design LED Headlights
  • Taillight strip with "PORSCHE" logo in glass look
  • Multifunction steering wheel in Leather including Mode Switch
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Roof Lining in Fabric
  • Performance Battery Plus
  • Porsche E-Performance Powertrain with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor on the Rear Axle
  • 2-Speed Transmission on the Rear Axle
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Comfort Access
  • HomeLink
  • Driver Memory Package
  • Side Airbags in Rear Compartment
  • Sound Package Plus

Recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Taycan models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

Quick answers
How much is a 2027 Taycan in California?
$124,614 to drive away for the Base, from a $111,900 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $2,039 loan payment, about $2,705 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,622 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.

Colors

WhiteBlackJet Black MetallicIce Grey MetallicVolcano Grey MetallicDolomite Silver MetallicGentian Blue MetallicCarmine RedProvenceNeptune BlueFrozen Berry MetallicFrozen Blue MetallicPurple Sky MetallicOak Green Metallic Neo+$3,000Pale Blue Metallic+$3,000Shade Green Metallic+$3,000Slate Grey Neo+$3,000Chalk+$3,000Paint to Sample+$13,870Paint to Sample Plus+$31,670

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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.