Prices & New Models
Car Sales Tax by State: Rates, Trade-In Credit and Local Taxes
The tax on a car depends on where you register it, not where you buy it. Here is each state's rate as of November 2026 and how trade-ins change the bill.
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Prices & New Models
Out-the-Door Price: What It Includes and How to Get It in Writing
The sticker price is only one line of a car deal. The out-the-door number adds every fee and tax, and it is the only figure that lets you compare dealers fairly.