Tax, Title & License on a $20,000 Car
On a $20,000 used car (4 years old) from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $1,791 in California. The typical state comes in around $1,230. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $20,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $268 |
| New Hampshire | $283 |
| Alabama | $442.25 |
| Highest total | |
| California | $1,791 |
| Minnesota | $1,789.30 |
| Nevada | $1,677.65 |
| Washington | $1,661.25 |
| Maryland | $1,620.50 |
Tax, title and license on a $20,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $400 | $42.25 | $442.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $1,120 | $286.48 | $1,406.48 |
| Arkansas | $1,300 | $38 | $1,338 |
| California | $1,450 | $341 | $1,791 |
| Colorado | $580 | $187 | $767 |
| Connecticut | $1,270 | $206.50 | $1,476.50 |
| Delaware | $1,050 | $75 | $1,125 |
| District of Columbia | $820 | $240 | $1,060 |
| Florida | $1,200 | $373.85 | $1,573.85 |
| Georgia | $1,400 | $38 | $1,438 |
| Hawaii | $900 | $107.25 | $1,007.25 |
| Idaho | $1,200 | $72.25 | $1,272.25 |
| Illinois | $1,250 | $316 | $1,566 |
| Indiana | $1,400 | $51.35 | $1,451.35 |
| Iowa | $1,010 | $35 | $1,045 |
| Kansas | $1,300 | $40 | $1,340 |
| Kentucky | $1,200 | $30 | $1,230 |
| Louisiana | $1,000 | $116.50 | $1,116.50 |
| Maine | $1,100 | $276 | $1,376 |
| Maryland | $1,300 | $320.50 | $1,620.50 |
| Massachusetts | $1,250 | $135 | $1,385 |
| Michigan | $1,200 | $218 | $1,418 |
| Minnesota | $1,375 | $414.30 | $1,789.30 |
| Mississippi | $1,000 | $38 | $1,038 |
| Missouri | $845 | $77.75 | $922.75 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $1,100 | $38.70 | $1,138.70 |
| Nevada | $1,370 | $307.65 | $1,677.65 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $283 | $283 |
| New Jersey | $1,325 | $106.50 | $1,431.50 |
| New Mexico | $800 | $79.50 | $879.50 |
| New York | $800 | $141.50 | $941.50 |
| North Carolina | $600 | $113 | $713 |
| North Dakota | $1,000 | $98 | $1,098 |
| Ohio | $1,150 | $62 | $1,212 |
| Oklahoma | $871 | $117.25 | $988.25 |
| Oregon | $0 | $268 | $268 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,200 | $120 | $1,320 |
| Rhode Island | $1,400 | $157 | $1,557 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $800 | $12 | $812 |
| Tennessee | $1,444 | $40.50 | $1,484.50 |
| Texas | $1,250 | $92 | $1,342 |
| Utah | $970 | $163.50 | $1,133.50 |
| Vermont | $1,200 | $133 | $1,333 |
| Virginia | $830 | $45.75 | $875.75 |
| Washington | $1,400 | $261.25 | $1,661.25 |
| West Virginia | $1,200 | $66.50 | $1,266.50 |
| Wisconsin | $1,000 | $311.50 | $1,311.50 |
| Wyoming | $800 | $237 | $1,037 |
A 4-year-old used car bought from a dealer for $20,000, 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 $20,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $1,791 in California, with a typical state around $1,230 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $20,000 car?
Alaska ($115), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($268), New Hampshire ($283), Alabama ($442.25).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $20,000 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.