2027 VinFast VF 9: real cost in California
See the VF 9 on VinFast's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Plus · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$62,900the advertised price
Drive away$70,162with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,111/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,687/moeverything, after resale
$70,162 to drive away + $71,604 to run it for 6 years − $20,291 back at resale = $121,475, or $1,687 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$70,162
Running it, 6 yrs+$71,604
Back at resale−$20,291
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$62,900Feesfreight $1,390 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,475Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,787Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,331Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$14,826Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,451Charging13,500 mi a year at 68 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$13,081Maintenanceestimate
+$5,734Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,456California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,291True cost $121,475 ÷ 72 months$1,687 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV201.5 in long
Seats6, 7
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine402 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph6.2 sVinFast's figure
Energy use68 MPGeEPA combined
Range287 miabout 201 mi in winter
TowingUp to 3,950 lb
Tires20"265/50R20
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty10 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 402 hp, 68 MPGe.| Plus 7 seats (bench) | $62,900 | $70,162 | $121,475 | ✓ $1,687/mo | 7 |
| Plus 6 seats (captain's chairs, +$1250) | $64,150 | $71,525 | $123,041 | $1,709/mo | 6 |
| Eco | $69,800 | $77,683 | $129,897 | $1,804/mo | 7 |
Plus7 seats (bench)
✓ $1,687/mo
True cost
Plus6 seats (captain's chairs, +$1250)
$1,709/mo
True cost
Eco
$1,804/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Plus 7 seats (bench)$62,900
Plus 6 seats (captain's chairs, +$1250)$64,150
Eco$69,800
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
VinFast 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 Plus Plus 7 seats (bench) (10 items)
- Panoramic glass roof
- Vegan Leather
- Dynamic Ambient Lighting
- Digital Cockpit
- Blind spot detection
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Emergency SOS
- 11 Airbags
- Voice assistant
- VinFast App
Recalls
We couldn't match the VF 9 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 VF 9 in California?
- $70,162 to drive away for the Plus, from a $62,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,111 loan payment, about $1,699 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,687 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 3,950 lb for every trim.
Colors
Jet BlackInfinity BlancZenith Grey+$1,200Brahminy WhiteNeptune Grey+$300Deep Ocean+$700Crimson Red+$700VinFast Blue+$700
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US prices in US dollars from VinFast'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.