2027 Volkswagen Taos: real cost in California
See the Taos on Volkswagen's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$26,500the advertised price
Drive away$30,637with fees and tax
Loan payment$437/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,043/moeverything, after resale
$30,637 to drive away + $56,587 to run it for 6 years − $12,114 back at resale = $75,110, or $1,043 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$30,637
Running it, 6 yrs+$56,587
Back at resale−$12,114
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$26,500Feesfreight $1,525 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,610Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,527Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,758Fuel13,500 mi a year at 30 MPG
+$15,514Maintenanceestimate
+$9,079Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,717Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,833Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,685Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$12,114True cost $75,110 ÷ 72 months$1,043 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV175.9 in long
Seats5
Cargo27.9 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance6.5–7.6 in
Engine and fuel
Engine174 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph6.8–7.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy28–30 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires18" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test4 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 174 hp, 5 seats.| S 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic | $26,500 | $30,637 | $75,110 | ✓ $1,043/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| Sport 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic | $27,400 | $31,618 | $76,119 | $1,057/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| S with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG | $28,200 | $32,490 | $78,887 | $1,096/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Sport with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG | $29,100 | $33,471 | $79,897 | $1,110/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic | $29,290 | $33,678 | $78,531 | $1,091/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SE with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG | $30,990 | $35,531 | $81,546 | $1,133/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SE Black 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic | $31,540 | $36,130 | $81,526 | $1,132/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SE Black with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG | $33,240 | $37,983 | $84,541 | $1,174/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SEL with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG | $35,900 | $40,882 | $87,054 | $1,209/mo | 28 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
S1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
✓ $1,043/mo
True cost
Sport1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
$1,057/mo
True cost
Swith 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
$1,096/mo
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Sportwith 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
$1,110/mo
True cost
SE1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
$1,091/mo
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SEwith 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
$1,133/mo
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SE Black1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
$1,132/mo
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SE Blackwith 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
$1,174/mo
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SELwith 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
$1,209/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
S 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic$26,500
Sport 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic$27,400
S with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG$28,200
Sport with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG$29,100
SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic$29,290
SE with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG$30,990
SE Black 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic$31,540
SE Black with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG$33,240
SEL with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG$35,900
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ from SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from S with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
Cooled seats
✓ from SEL with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ from SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ from SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
Wireless phone charging
✓ from SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
Power driver's seat
✓ from SE 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from SEL with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ S with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG to Sport with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
✓
✓ from SE Black with 4MOTION 1.5T TSI 8-speed DSG
Sunroof
+ $1,200
✓ from SE Black 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
Panoramic roof
+ $1,200
✓ from SE Black 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertHands-free driving360° cameraHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateMemory seatWireless CarPlayPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the S S 1.5T TSI 8-speed automatic (43 items)
- Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system
- Foldable, power adjustable side mirrors
- Front-wheel drive
- App-Connect smartphone integration (for compatible devices) via wireless & USB
- Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Autonomous Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian Monitoring)
- Black side mirror caps
- Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, and Engine Brake Assist
- Black roof rails
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- 2 front USB-C data ports (45w fast charging)
- Coming/Leaving Home feature
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Illuminated, carpeted cargo area
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Rear seat: 60/40 split-folding, w/ center armrest & pass-through
- Manual climate control
- Automatic, LED projector headlights & LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Rear View Camera System
- Electric Power Steering
- Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
- Leatherette-wrapped, heated multi-function steering wheel
- 6 speakers
- Front center armrest with storage compartment
- Volkswagen Digital Cockpit: 8" non-configurable digital instrument display
- 1.5L TSI 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine
- 8" touchscreen with AM/FM/HD Radio and voice control
- Connected vehicle services from myVW+
- 17" alloy wheels w/ all-season tires
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Side Curtain Protection head airbags, front and rear
- Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
- Connected LED taillights with illuminated rear VW badge
- Cloth seating surfaces
- Manually adjustable driver seat/ 6-way manually adjustable front seats
- Engine Start-Stop System
- Blind Spot Monitor w/ RTA
- Travel Assist, Lane Assist, & Emergency Assist
- Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front wipers
- Keyless access with push-button start
- SiriusXM (3-month trial subscription; requires acceptance of Terms)
- Bluetooth technology with audio streaming for compatible devices
- Black exterior styling elements
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor points
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Taos models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Fuel system2025, 2026 · 38,710 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles.Recall 26V258000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 75,323 vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles.Recall 26V185000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Taos in California?
- $30,637 to drive away for the S, from a $26,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $437 loan payment, about $1,049 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,043 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colors
Pure WhitePlatinum Gray MetallicDeep Black PearlPyrite Silver MetallicMonterey Blue Pearl MetallicMonument Gray Metallic+$495Cornflower Blue+$495Bright Moss Green Metallic+$495Pure White Deep Black PearlMonument Gray Metallic Deep Black Pearl+$495Cornflower Blue Deep Black Pearl+$495Bright Moss Green Metallic Deep Black Pearl+$495
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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.