2027 Subaru BRZ: real cost in California
See the BRZ on Subaru's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Limited · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$36,140the advertised price
Drive away$40,893with fees and tax
Loan payment$612/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,236/moeverything, after resale
$40,893 to drive away + $70,653 to run it for 6 years − $22,584 back at resale = $88,962, or $1,236 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$40,893
Running it, 6 yrs+$70,653
Back at resale−$22,584
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$36,140Feesfreight $1,295 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,380Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,373Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$22,260Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,404Maintenanceestimate
+$8,991Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$8,724Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$8,167Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,108Resale after 6 years62% of MSRP, you get this back
−$22,584True cost $88,962 ÷ 72 months$1,236 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats4from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo6.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance5.1 inlow; watch steep driveways
Engine and fuel
Engine228 hp premium gas
0–60 mph5.8–5.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy23–24 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18"225/40R18
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years62% of MSRPprevious generation · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: 228 hp, 4 seats.| Limited | $36,140 | $40,893 | $88,962 | ✓ $1,236/mo | 24 MPG |
| tS | $38,770 | $43,759 | $92,312 | $1,282/mo | 23 MPG |
Limited
✓ $1,236/mo
True cost
tS
$1,282/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Limited$36,140
tS$38,770
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ from tS
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Limited (83 items)
- 2.4-liter DOHC engine
- Power: 228 hp @ 7,000 rpm
- Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm
- Direct and port fuel injection
- Fully synchronized 6-speed manual transmission
- 6-speed automatic transmission [optional]
- TORSEN limited-slip rear differential
- Fuel economy, manual transmission (hwy/city): 27/20 MPG
- Fuel economy, automatic transmission (hwy/city): 30/21 MPG [optional]
- Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded gasoline (93 octane)
- Vehicle Stability Control with Track Mode
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Quick-ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPAS)
- Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension
- V-shaped strut tower bar
- 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
- Brake Assist
- Brake Override System
- Length
- Width
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Track (front/rear)
- Base curb weight (manual/automatic)
- Ground clearance (at base curb weight)
- 18 x 7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, matte dark gray finish
- 215/40 R18 85Y Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer high-performance tires
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- Trunk spoiler
- Body-color side mirrors
- Heated side mirrors
- Two-speed windshield wipers with variable-intermittent mode and mist feature
- Headroom (front/rear)
- Legroom (front/rear)
- Shoulder room (front/rear)
- Passenger volume
- Cargo volume
- 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat, 4-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat
- Heated front seats
- Fold-down rear seatback
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle with red stitching
- Ultrasuede- and leather-trimmed upholstery with red accents and contrast stitching
- 7-inch LCD configurable digital gauge cluster with Normal, Sport, and Track modes
- Integrated multi-function color LCD
- Digital odometer with dual-mode trip function
- Power windows with auto-up/-down
- Power side mirrors
- Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls for Adaptive Cruise Control, Bluetooth, multi-function display, and audio
- Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column
- Automatic transmission paddle shifters [optional]
- Single bottle holder in each door panel
- Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors
- Glove box with 12-volt power outlet
- Welcome lighting
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Subaru 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus System
- 8 speakers
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Reverse Automatic Braking [optional]
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Dual-stage deployment airbags
- Subaru advanced frontal airbag system (SRS)
- Seat-mounted front-seat side pelvis/torso airbags (SRS)
- Side-curtain airbags (SRS)
- Driver's knee airbag (SRS)
- Whiplash-reducing front seats with height-adjustable head restraints
- Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts
- LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Anti-theft security system
- Engine immobilizer
- Cargo Tray [optional]
- All-Weather Floor Liners [optional]
- Rear Bumper Applique [optional]
- Wheel Locks - Alloy [optional]
- Door Projector Lights [optional]
- Footwell Illumination Kit [optional]
- Vortex Generator [optional]
- STI Short Throw Shifter - 6MT [optional]
Recalls
We couldn't match the BRZ 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 BRZ in California?
- $40,893 to drive away for the Limited, from a $36,140 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $612 loan payment, about $1,359 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,236 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 Subaru'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.