Tax, Title & License on a $5,000 Car
On a $5,000 used car (4 years old) from a dealer, state tax plus title and registration ranges from $115 in Alaska to $673.85 in Florida. The typical state comes in around $361.75. Every figure is from that state's calculator on this site.
Cheapest and most expensive states for a $5,000 car
| Lowest total | |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $115 |
| New Hampshire | $139 |
| Alabama | $142.25 |
| South Dakota | $212 |
| Arkansas | $213 |
| Highest total | |
| Florida | $673.85 |
| Maryland | $645.50 |
| Illinois | $628.50 |
| Washington | $611.25 |
| California | $606 |
States where the price changes the rate
At $5,000, 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: Arkansas (3.50% here), South Carolina (5.00% here).
Tax, title and license on a $5,000 car in every state
| State | State tax | Title & registration | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $100 | $42.25 | $142.25 |
| Alaska | $0 | $115 | $115 |
| Arizona | $280 | $81.75 | $361.75 |
| Arkansas | $175 | $38 | $213 |
| California | $362.50 | $243.50 | $606 |
| Colorado | $145 | $95.20 | $240.20 |
| Connecticut | $317.50 | $206.50 | $524 |
| Delaware | $263 | $75 | $338 |
| District of Columbia | $205 | $240 | $445 |
| Florida | $300 | $373.85 | $673.85 |
| Georgia | $350 | $38 | $388 |
| Hawaii | $225 | $107.25 | $332.25 |
| Idaho | $300 | $72.25 | $372.25 |
| Illinois | $312.50 | $316 | $628.50 |
| Indiana | $350 | $51.35 | $401.35 |
| Iowa | $260 | $35 | $295 |
| Kansas | $325 | $40 | $365 |
| Kentucky | $300 | $30 | $330 |
| Louisiana | $250 | $96.50 | $346.50 |
| Maine | $275 | $120 | $395 |
| Maryland | $325 | $320.50 | $645.50 |
| Massachusetts | $312.50 | $135 | $447.50 |
| Michigan | $300 | $74 | $374 |
| Minnesota | $343.75 | $149.70 | $493.45 |
| Mississippi | $250 | $38 | $288 |
| Missouri | $211.25 | $77.75 | $289 |
| Montana | $0 | $258.53 | $258.53 |
| Nebraska | $275 | $38.70 | $313.70 |
| Nevada | $342.50 | $122.85 | $465.35 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $139 | $139 |
| New Jersey | $331.25 | $106.50 | $437.75 |
| New Mexico | $200 | $79.50 | $279.50 |
| New York | $200 | $141.50 | $341.50 |
| North Carolina | $150 | $113 | $263 |
| North Dakota | $250 | $98 | $348 |
| Ohio | $287.50 | $62 | $349.50 |
| Oklahoma | $196.50 | $117.25 | $313.75 |
| Oregon | $0 | $268 | $268 |
| Pennsylvania | $300 | $120 | $420 |
| Rhode Island | $350 | $157 | $507 |
| South Carolina | $250 | $55 | $305 |
| South Dakota | $200 | $12 | $212 |
| Tennessee | $394 | $40.50 | $434.50 |
| Texas | $312.50 | $92 | $404.50 |
| Utah | $242.50 | $163.50 | $406 |
| Vermont | $300 | $133 | $433 |
| Virginia | $207.50 | $45.75 | $253.25 |
| Washington | $350 | $261.25 | $611.25 |
| West Virginia | $300 | $66.50 | $366.50 |
| Wisconsin | $250 | $311.50 | $561.50 |
| Wyoming | $200 | $93 | $293 |
A 4-year-old used car bought from a dealer for $5,000, 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 $5,000 car?
It depends on the state: from $115 in Alaska to $673.85 in Florida, with a typical state around $361.75 (state tax plus title and registration, before local taxes).
Which state is cheapest for tax, title and license on a $5,000 car?
Alaska ($115), New Hampshire ($139), Alabama ($142.25), South Dakota ($212), Arkansas ($213).
Does a trade-in lower the tax on a $5,000 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.