Tax, Title & License on a $25,000 Car
On a $25,000 new car from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $2,252 in California. The typical state comes in around $1,530. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $25,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $393 |
| Alabama | $542.25 |
| South Carolina | $555 |
| Highest total | |
| California | $2,252 |
| Minnesota | $2,193.69 |
| Nevada | $2,122.88 |
| Maine | $2,073 |
| Washington | $2,014.25 |
Tax, title and license on a $25,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $500 | $42.25 | $542.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $1,400 | $454.50 | $1,854.50 |
| Arkansas | $1,625 | $38 | $1,663 |
| California | $1,812.50 | $439.50 | $2,252 |
| Colorado | $725 | $533.16 | $1,258.16 |
| Connecticut | $1,587.50 | $254 | $1,841.50 |
| Delaware | $1,313 | $75 | $1,388 |
| District of Columbia | $1,025 | $240 | $1,265 |
| Florida | $1,500 | $373.85 | $1,873.85 |
| Georgia | $1,750 | $38 | $1,788 |
| Hawaii | $1,125 | $107.25 | $1,232.25 |
| Idaho | $1,500 | $84.25 | $1,584.25 |
| Illinois | $1,562.50 | $316 | $1,878.50 |
| Indiana | $1,750 | $51.35 | $1,801.35 |
| Iowa | $1,260 | $35 | $1,295 |
| Kansas | $1,625 | $40 | $1,665 |
| Kentucky | $1,500 | $30 | $1,530 |
| Louisiana | $1,250 | $126.50 | $1,376.50 |
| Maine | $1,375 | $698 | $2,073 |
| Maryland | $1,625 | $320.50 | $1,945.50 |
| Massachusetts | $1,562.50 | $135 | $1,697.50 |
| Michigan | $1,500 | $188 | $1,688 |
| Minnesota | $1,718.75 | $474.94 | $2,193.69 |
| Mississippi | $1,250 | $38 | $1,288 |
| Missouri | $1,056.25 | $77.75 | $1,134 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $1,375 | $38.70 | $1,413.70 |
| Nevada | $1,712.50 | $410.38 | $2,122.88 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $564 | $564 |
| New Jersey | $1,656.25 | $119 | $1,775.25 |
| New Mexico | $1,000 | $79.50 | $1,079.50 |
| New York | $1,000 | $141.50 | $1,141.50 |
| North Carolina | $750 | $113 | $863 |
| North Dakota | $1,250 | $98 | $1,348 |
| Ohio | $1,437.50 | $62 | $1,499.50 |
| Oklahoma | $1,125.50 | $127.25 | $1,252.75 |
| Oregon | $125 | $268 | $393 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,500 | $120 | $1,620 |
| Rhode Island | $1,750 | $157 | $1,907 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $1,000 | $12 | $1,012 |
| Tennessee | $1,794 | $40.50 | $1,834.50 |
| Texas | $1,562.50 | $92 | $1,654.50 |
| Utah | $1,212.50 | $203.50 | $1,416 |
| Vermont | $1,500 | $141 | $1,641 |
| Virginia | $1,037.50 | $45.75 | $1,083.25 |
| Washington | $1,750 | $264.25 | $2,014.25 |
| West Virginia | $1,500 | $66.50 | $1,566.50 |
| Wisconsin | $1,250 | $311.50 | $1,561.50 |
| Wyoming | $1,000 | $517.50 | $1,517.50 |
A new car bought from a dealer for $25,000, 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 $25,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $2,252 in California, with a typical state around $1,530 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $25,000 car?
Alaska ($115), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($393), Alabama ($542.25), South Carolina ($555).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $25,000 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.