Which 2027 Rivian R1S trim should you buy?
$83,990 to $121,990. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Rivian's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD → R1S Performance (Tri-Motor) AWD, +$23,000 for 3 features made standard.
Thinnest step: R1S Performance (Tri-Motor) AWD → R1S Quad (Quad-Motor) AWD, +$15,000 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) $83,990
The entry point. Everything below is measured from here.
R1S Performance (Tri-Motor) $106,990
+$23,000 over the R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD.
Standard here, not on the R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD: Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package / Included), Rivian Premium Audio (Available in Sound + Vision Package / Included), Sound + Vision Package (Optional / Included)
HP 533 hp → 850 hp · Torque 610 lb-ft → 1103 lb-ft · MPG comb 85 MPGe → 76 MPGe
R1S Quad (Quad-Motor) $121,990
+$15,000 over the R1S Performance (Tri-Motor) AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 850 hp → 1025 hp · Torque 1103 lb-ft → 1198 lb-ft
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2027 Rivian R1S
Common questions about the 2027 Rivian R1S trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Rivian R1S trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD to the R1S Performance (Tri-Motor) AWD: $23,000 more for 3 features the press kit lists as standard on the R1S Performance (Tri-Motor) AWD and not on the R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Rivian R1S trims cost?
3 trims, from $83,990 for the R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD to $121,990 for the R1S Quad (Quad-Motor) AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.