Tax, Title & License on a $10,000 Car
On a $10,000 used car (4 years old) from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $1,001 in California. The typical state comes in around $650. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $10,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| New Hampshire | $187 |
| Alabama | $242.25 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $268 |
| Highest total | |
| California | $1,001 |
| Florida | $973.85 |
| Maryland | $970.50 |
| Washington | $961.25 |
| Illinois | $941 |
States where the price changes the rate
At $10,000, these states charge a noticeably different share of the price than they do on a $30,000 car, because of tax caps, price tiers or flat taxes: South Carolina (5.00% here).
Tax, title and license on a $10,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $200 | $42.25 | $242.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $560 | $149.99 | $709.99 |
| Arkansas | $650 | $38 | $688 |
| California | $725 | $276 | $1,001 |
| Colorado | $290 | $125.80 | $415.80 |
| Connecticut | $635 | $206.50 | $841.50 |
| Delaware | $525 | $75 | $600 |
| District of Columbia | $410 | $240 | $650 |
| Florida | $600 | $373.85 | $973.85 |
| Georgia | $700 | $38 | $738 |
| Hawaii | $450 | $107.25 | $557.25 |
| Idaho | $600 | $72.25 | $672.25 |
| Illinois | $625 | $316 | $941 |
| Indiana | $700 | $51.35 | $751.35 |
| Iowa | $510 | $35 | $545 |
| Kansas | $650 | $40 | $690 |
| Kentucky | $600 | $30 | $630 |
| Louisiana | $500 | $96.50 | $596.50 |
| Maine | $550 | $172 | $722 |
| Maryland | $650 | $320.50 | $970.50 |
| Massachusetts | $625 | $135 | $760 |
| Michigan | $600 | $122 | $722 |
| Minnesota | $687.50 | $237.90 | $925.40 |
| Mississippi | $500 | $38 | $538 |
| Missouri | $422.50 | $77.75 | $500.25 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $550 | $38.70 | $588.70 |
| Nevada | $685 | $184.45 | $869.45 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $187 | $187 |
| New Jersey | $662.50 | $106.50 | $769 |
| New Mexico | $400 | $79.50 | $479.50 |
| New York | $400 | $141.50 | $541.50 |
| North Carolina | $300 | $113 | $413 |
| North Dakota | $500 | $98 | $598 |
| Ohio | $575 | $62 | $637 |
| Oklahoma | $421 | $117.25 | $538.25 |
| Oregon | $0 | $268 | $268 |
| Pennsylvania | $600 | $120 | $720 |
| Rhode Island | $700 | $157 | $857 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $400 | $12 | $412 |
| Tennessee | $744 | $40.50 | $784.50 |
| Texas | $625 | $92 | $717 |
| Utah | $485 | $163.50 | $648.50 |
| Vermont | $600 | $133 | $733 |
| Virginia | $415 | $45.75 | $460.75 |
| Washington | $700 | $261.25 | $961.25 |
| West Virginia | $600 | $66.50 | $666.50 |
| Wisconsin | $500 | $311.50 | $811.50 |
| Wyoming | $400 | $141 | $541 |
A 4-year-old used car bought from a dealer for $10,000, no trade-in, rebate or doc fee, 3,500 lb gas car. City and county taxes aren't included, except Nevada's 6.85% statewide minimum county rate; states with registration set by the county show title fees only.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tax, title and license on a $10,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $1,001 in California, with a typical state around $650 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $10,000 car?
Alaska ($115), New Hampshire ($187), Alabama ($242.25), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($268).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $10,000 car?
In most states, yes: the trade-in value is subtracted before tax. A few, including California, Virginia, Hawaii and D.C., tax the full price. Use your state's calculator to include your trade-in.