2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz: real cost in California
See the ID. Buzz on Volkswagen's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Pro S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$59,995the advertised price
Drive away$67,171with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,060/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,634/moeverything, after resale
$67,171 to drive away + $69,823 to run it for 6 years − $19,354 back at resale = $117,640, or $1,634 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$67,171
Running it, 6 yrs+$69,823
Back at resale−$19,354
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$59,995Feesfreight $1,550 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,635Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$5,541Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$19,257Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$14,146Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$13,865Charging13,500 mi a year at 83 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$10,715Maintenanceestimate
+$7,727Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,386California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$19,354True cost $117,640 ÷ 72 months$1,634 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyVan195.4 in long
Seats6, 7from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo75.5 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.3 in
Engine and fuel
Engine282–335 hp electric, RWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.0–7.7 sVolkswagen's figures; others our estimate
Energy use80–83 MPGeEPA combined
Range234 miabout 164 mi in winter · fast charge 10-80% in 26 min
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires20"235/50R20
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 5 yrs · battery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
Every trim: auto braking, blind spot, lane centering, adaptive cruise, heated seats, 6.3 in clearance.| Pro S | $59,995 | $67,171 | $117,640 | ✓ $1,634/mo | 7 | 2,600 | 83 MPGe | — No | — No |
| Pro S Plus | $63,495 | $70,985 | $122,430 | $1,700/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 83 MPGe | ✓ Yes | — No |
| 1st Edition | $65,495 | $73,165 | $124,935 | $1,735/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 83 MPGe | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Pro S Plus with 4MOTION | $67,995 | $75,890 | $128,470 | $1,784/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 80 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 1st Edition with 4MOTION | $69,995 | $78,070 | $130,975 | $1,819/mo | 6 | 3,500 | 80 MPGe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Pro S
✓ $1,634/mo
True cost
Pro S Plus
$1,700/mo
True cost
1st Edition
$1,735/mo
True cost
Pro S Plus with 4MOTION
$1,784/mo
True cost
1st Edition with 4MOTION
$1,819/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
Pro S$59,995
Pro S Plus$63,495
1st Edition$65,495
Pro S Plus with 4MOTION$67,995
1st Edition with 4MOTION$69,995
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from Pro S Plus
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from Pro S Plus
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from Pro S Plus
Head-up display
✓
✓
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Pro S Plus with 4MOTION
Tow hitch included
✓
✓
Sunroof
+ $1,495
✓
+ $1,495
✓ from 1st Edition with 4MOTION
Panoramic roof
+ $1,495
✓
+ $1,495
✓ from 1st Edition with 4MOTION
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingCooled seatsHeated rear seatsRemote startMemory seatWireless CarPlay
Full standard equipment on the Pro S (63 items)
- Exterior illuminated light lines, front emblem and door handles
- Dual front airbags
- Removable center console w/ storage
- Armrest for both front seats
- Heated, foldable, power adjustable side mirrors w/ integrated turn signals
- Rear-wheel drive
- 91 kWh (gross) Lithium-ion battery pack w/ Performance Drive Unit
- Wireless App-Connect (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay)
- Front Assist - Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring
- Drum brakes in rear
- Disc Brakes in front
- 11 kW AC onboard charger
- Tire mobility kit
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- 115V power outlet (up to 150W) under front passenger seat
- Heated washer nozzles
- 200 kW DC fast charging capability
- Anti-theft vehicle immobilizer
- Park Assist Plus w/ Memory Parking & Park Distance Control, front & rear
- USB-C enhanced charging, up to 45W (for compatible devices) in all three rows
- Play and pause pedals in stainless steel
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop & Go
- LED luggage compartment lighting
- Single-speed automatic transmission
- 2nd-row bench seat: 3-passenger, 60/40 split fold-flat w/ easy 3rd-row access
- Climatronic Touch three-zone automatic climate control w/ pollen filter
- Premium LED Projector headlights with signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Footwell lights in front and 2nd rows
- Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
- Dynamic Road Sign Display w/ road sign recognition
- Heated and ventillated front seats with massage function
- Rear View Camera System w/ dynamic guidelines
- 30-color enhanced adjustable ambient interior lighting
- Electro-mechanical power steering w/ variable assistance
- Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
- Heated multi-function steering wheel w/ hands-on detection & touch controls
- Sound system: 9 speakers (5 speakers in front and 4 speakers in rear)
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) w/ dynamic cornering lights
- Discover Pro Max: touchscreen navigation, FM/HD Radio & WMA/MP3/FLAC media player
- Connected vehicle services from myVW+
- Park Assist Plus w/ Memory Parking
- 20" two-tone "Disc" alloy wheels
- 12.9" touchscreen multi-function center display w/ backlit sliders
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- All-season tires, front - 235/50 R20 107T XL, rear - 265/45 R20 111T XL
- Emergency Call Service
- Front-side airbags; Side Curtain Protection head impact airbags
- LED taillights & LED rear license plate lighting
- Perforated V-Tex Leatherette seating surfaces
- Front seats: 12-way power adjustable w/ 4-way lumbar & position memory
- Illuminated vanity mirrors; LED reading lights
- Voice control
- Active Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert & Exit Warning System
- IQ.DRIVE with Travel Assist hands-on semi-automated driving assistance
- Automatic, variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/ rain sensor; rear window washer & wiper
- Advanced keyless access (KESSY) w/ proximity unlocking
- Power Operated Sliding Doors
- Leatherette door trim inserts
- SiriusXM w/ 360L (w/ 3-month free trial subscription; 360L services require acceptance of myVW+ Terms)
- Warning triangle
- Power sliding 2nd row windows
- Actively ventilated, Qi wireless inductive charger, up to 15W (for compatible mobile devices) in front row
- Child seat anchors, including the ISOFIX child seat system
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2023 to 2025 ID. Buzz models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID.Recall 25V269000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 5,637 vehicles
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- How much is a 2025 ID. Buzz in California?
- $67,171 to drive away for the Pro S, from a $59,995 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,060 loan payment, about $1,641 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,634 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 2,600 lb for the Pro S; 3,500 lb for every other trim.
Colors
Deep Black PearlescentCherry Red and Metro Silver Metallic+$995Indium Gray Metallic and Candy White+$995Cabana Blue Metallic and Candy WhiteCandy White MetallicMetro Silver MetallicPomelo Yellow Metallic and Candy WhiteEnergetic Orange Metallic and Candy WhiteBlue Charcoal Metallic and Candy White+$995Mahi Green Metallic and Candy WhiteMetro Silver Metallic and Candy White
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US prices in US dollars from Volkswagen'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.