Tax, Title & License on a $15,000 Car
On a $15,000 used car (4 years old) from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $1,396 in California. The typical state comes in around $930. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $15,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| New Hampshire | $235 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $268 |
| Alabama | $342.25 |
| Highest total | |
| California | $1,396 |
| Minnesota | $1,357.35 |
| Washington | $1,311.25 |
| Maryland | $1,295.50 |
| Florida | $1,273.85 |
States where the price changes the rate
At $15,000, 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 (3.33% here).
Tax, title and license on a $15,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $300 | $42.25 | $342.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $840 | $218.24 | $1,058.24 |
| Arkansas | $975 | $38 | $1,013 |
| California | $1,087.50 | $308.50 | $1,396 |
| Colorado | $435 | $156.40 | $591.40 |
| Connecticut | $952.50 | $206.50 | $1,159 |
| Delaware | $788 | $75 | $863 |
| District of Columbia | $615 | $240 | $855 |
| Florida | $900 | $373.85 | $1,273.85 |
| Georgia | $1,050 | $38 | $1,088 |
| Hawaii | $675 | $107.25 | $782.25 |
| Idaho | $900 | $72.25 | $972.25 |
| Illinois | $937.50 | $316 | $1,253.50 |
| Indiana | $1,050 | $51.35 | $1,101.35 |
| Iowa | $760 | $35 | $795 |
| Kansas | $975 | $40 | $1,015 |
| Kentucky | $900 | $30 | $930 |
| Louisiana | $750 | $106.50 | $856.50 |
| Maine | $825 | $224 | $1,049 |
| Maryland | $975 | $320.50 | $1,295.50 |
| Massachusetts | $937.50 | $135 | $1,072.50 |
| Michigan | $900 | $170 | $1,070 |
| Minnesota | $1,031.25 | $326.10 | $1,357.35 |
| Mississippi | $750 | $38 | $788 |
| Missouri | $633.75 | $77.75 | $711.50 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $825 | $38.70 | $863.70 |
| Nevada | $1,027.50 | $246.05 | $1,273.55 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $235 | $235 |
| New Jersey | $993.75 | $106.50 | $1,100.25 |
| New Mexico | $600 | $79.50 | $679.50 |
| New York | $600 | $141.50 | $741.50 |
| North Carolina | $450 | $113 | $563 |
| North Dakota | $750 | $98 | $848 |
| Ohio | $862.50 | $62 | $924.50 |
| Oklahoma | $646.50 | $117.25 | $763.75 |
| Oregon | $0 | $268 | $268 |
| Pennsylvania | $900 | $120 | $1,020 |
| Rhode Island | $1,050 | $157 | $1,207 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $600 | $12 | $612 |
| Tennessee | $1,094 | $40.50 | $1,134.50 |
| Texas | $937.50 | $92 | $1,029.50 |
| Utah | $727.50 | $163.50 | $891 |
| Vermont | $900 | $133 | $1,033 |
| Virginia | $622.50 | $45.75 | $668.25 |
| Washington | $1,050 | $261.25 | $1,311.25 |
| West Virginia | $900 | $66.50 | $966.50 |
| Wisconsin | $750 | $311.50 | $1,061.50 |
| Wyoming | $600 | $189 | $789 |
A 4-year-old used car bought from a dealer for $15,000, 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 $15,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $1,396 in California, with a typical state around $930 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $15,000 car?
Alaska ($115), New Hampshire ($235), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($268), Alabama ($342.25).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $15,000 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.