Tax, Title & License on a $40,000 Car
On a $40,000 new car from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $3,503 in California. The typical state comes in around $2,401. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $40,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| Montana | $258.53 |
| Oregon | $468 |
| South Carolina | $555 |
| Alabama | $842.25 |
| Highest total | |
| California | $3,503 |
| Minnesota | $3,473 |
| Nevada | $3,359.85 |
| Maine | $3,276 |
| Washington | $3,064.25 |
Tax, title and license on a $40,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $800 | $42.25 | $842.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $2,240 | $719.10 | $2,959.10 |
| Arkansas | $2,600 | $38 | $2,638 |
| California | $2,900 | $603 | $3,503 |
| Colorado | $1,160 | $814.30 | $1,974.30 |
| Connecticut | $2,540 | $254 | $2,794 |
| Delaware | $2,100 | $75 | $2,175 |
| District of Columbia | $1,640 | $240 | $1,880 |
| Florida | $2,400 | $373.85 | $2,773.85 |
| Georgia | $2,800 | $38 | $2,838 |
| Hawaii | $1,800 | $107.25 | $1,907.25 |
| Idaho | $2,400 | $84.25 | $2,484.25 |
| Illinois | $2,500 | $316 | $2,816 |
| Indiana | $2,800 | $51.35 | $2,851.35 |
| Iowa | $2,010 | $35 | $2,045 |
| Kansas | $2,600 | $40 | $2,640 |
| Kentucky | $2,400 | $30 | $2,430 |
| Louisiana | $2,000 | $156.50 | $2,156.50 |
| Maine | $2,200 | $1,076 | $3,276 |
| Maryland | $2,600 | $320.50 | $2,920.50 |
| Massachusetts | $2,500 | $135 | $2,635 |
| Michigan | $2,400 | $278 | $2,678 |
| Minnesota | $2,750 | $723 | $3,473 |
| Mississippi | $2,000 | $38 | $2,038 |
| Missouri | $1,690 | $77.75 | $1,767.75 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $2,200 | $38.70 | $2,238.70 |
| Nevada | $2,740 | $619.85 | $3,359.85 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $847 | $847 |
| New Jersey | $2,650 | $119 | $2,769 |
| New Mexico | $1,600 | $79.50 | $1,679.50 |
| New York | $1,600 | $141.50 | $1,741.50 |
| North Carolina | $1,200 | $113 | $1,313 |
| North Dakota | $2,000 | $98 | $2,098 |
| Ohio | $2,300 | $62 | $2,362 |
| Oklahoma | $1,800 | $127.25 | $1,927.25 |
| Oregon | $200 | $268 | $468 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,400 | $120 | $2,520 |
| Rhode Island | $2,800 | $157 | $2,957 |
| South Carolina | $500 | $55 | $555 |
| South Dakota | $1,600 | $12 | $1,612 |
| Tennessee | $2,844 | $40.50 | $2,884.50 |
| Texas | $2,500 | $92 | $2,592 |
| Utah | $1,940 | $203.50 | $2,143.50 |
| Vermont | $2,400 | $141 | $2,541 |
| Virginia | $1,660 | $45.75 | $1,705.75 |
| Washington | $2,800 | $264.25 | $3,064.25 |
| West Virginia | $2,400 | $66.50 | $2,466.50 |
| Wisconsin | $2,000 | $311.50 | $2,311.50 |
| Wyoming | $1,600 | $801 | $2,401 |
A new car bought from a dealer for $40,000, 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 $40,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $3,503 in California, with a typical state around $2,401 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $40,000 car?
Alaska ($115), Montana ($258.53), Oregon ($468), South Carolina ($555), Alabama ($842.25).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $40,000 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.