Arizona Car Sales Tax Calculator
The Arizona car sales tax calculator applies the 5.6% state transaction privilege tax on a vehicle purchase, plus county and city tax, to the price after your trade-in allowance. Registration also carries a vehicle license tax based on the manufacturer's base retail price. Enter your numbers to estimate both.
Calculate Your Arizona Car Sales Tax
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- Vehicle price
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- Trade-in
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- Taxable amount
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- State tax (TPT) (5.6%)
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- Additional state taxes
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- Local sales tax
- $0.00
- Title fee
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- Registration fee
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- Dealer / documentation fee
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- Other fees
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- Estimated total
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How this estimate was calculated
Estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual taxes and fees may vary based on your location, vehicle, transaction and current state rules.
Estimated Arizona Car Sales Tax
Arizona calls its sales tax the transaction privilege tax, and on a vehicle the state's share is 5.6%. On a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in that comes to $1,400.00 before any county or city tax.
County and city taxes are added on top and depend on where you are, so the calculator asks for your combined local rate. Arizona lets you subtract the trade-in allowance shown on the purchase invoice before tax is calculated.
The larger surprise comes at registration. On a newly registered vehicle the vehicle license tax is $2.80 for each $100 of assessed value, and the assessed value is 60% of the manufacturer's base retail price, so for that tax the MSRP counts, not the price you negotiated.
Arizona Car Title and Registration Fees
Registration is $8 for a motor vehicle. The first-year vehicle license tax is added for new vehicles only, using the MSRP you enter. We have not added a title fee or the used-vehicle license tax, so the total leaves them out unless you type your own amounts under Advanced options.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title feeTitle | Varies | We have not added a verified Arizona title fee yet, so it is left out of the total. |
| Registration feeRegistration | $8.00 | $8 for a motor vehicle. Motorcycles are $9. |
| Vehicle license tax (first year) (new vehicles)Registration | $2.80 per $100 assessed | $2.80 for each $100 of assessed value. Assessed value is 60% of the manufacturer's base retail price (MSRP). |
| Vehicle license tax (used) (used vehicles)Registration | Varies | For a used vehicle the vehicle license tax depends on the base retail price and how the value has stepped down. It is left out of the total. |
| Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealer | Varies | We have not confirmed a specific Arizona limit or tax rule for dealer documentation fees. Check the buyer's order line by line. |
How Arizona Car Sales Tax Is Calculated
- Take the price from your purchase invoice.
- Subtract the trade-in allowance shown on that invoice.
- Multiply the result by the state rate of 5.6%.
- Add county and city tax by multiplying by your combined local rate.
- On a new vehicle, add the vehicle license tax: $2.80 per $100 of assessed value, which is 60% of the MSRP.
- Add the $8 registration fee and any dealer fee to reach your out-the-door price.
The vehicle license tax is separate from sales tax. For a newly registered vehicle it is $2.80 per $100 of assessed value. Enter the MSRP under Advanced options for the closest estimate.
Buying new? Enter the MSRP under Advanced options so the license tax is close, and try the new car sales tax calculator. Buying used, the used car sales tax calculator leaves the license tax out. For how Arizona's trade-in rule compares with other states, read how a trade-in affects sales tax.
Example Arizona Car Sales Tax Calculation
This example assumes a 2.5% county and city rate and a $30,000 MSRP for illustration.
| Vehicle price | $30,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Trade-in | −$5,000.00 |
| Taxable amount | $25,000.00 |
| State tax (TPT) (5.6%) | $1,400.00 |
| Local tax (2.5%) | $625.00 |
| Title fee | Not included |
| Registration fee | $512.00 |
| Estimated total | $27,537.00 |
This is an illustration, not a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Car Sales Tax
What is the car sales tax rate in Arizona?
The state transaction privilege tax rate for vehicle purchases is 5.6%. County and city taxes are added, and they vary by location. The Arizona Department of Revenue has a rate look-up tool and a published rate table.
Does a trade-in reduce Arizona sales tax?
Yes. The Department of Revenue allows the trade-in allowance shown on the purchase invoice to be subtracted from the total vehicle price before tax is calculated.
What is the Arizona vehicle license tax?
It is a tax paid with registration. In the first year it is $2.80 for each $100 of assessed value, and assessed value is 60% of the manufacturer's base retail price. In each following year, the assessed value is 16.25% lower than the year before.
How much is registration in Arizona?
The registration fee for a motor vehicle is $8, and $9 for a motorcycle. The vehicle license tax is charged in addition to it.
Where do I find my county and city tax rate?
The Arizona Department of Revenue publishes a tax rate look-up tool and a rate table that combine the state, county and city rates by location. Enter the county and city portion in the calculator above.
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