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Minnesota Car Sales Tax Calculator

The Minnesota car sales tax calculator applies the 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax to the price after rebates and your trade-in allowance. Local sales tax does not apply to vehicles. Enter your numbers below to see the tax and the first-year registration tax on a new vehicle.

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    Estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual taxes and fees may vary based on your location, vehicle, transaction and current state rules.

    Estimated Minnesota Car Sales Tax

    State rate6.875%
    Local taxNone on vehicles
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeLimit not confirmed

    Minnesota's motor vehicle sales tax is 6.875%, or $1,718.75 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in, and local sales tax does not apply to vehicles.

    The tax is worked out after subtracting rebates and the trade-in allowance from the vehicle sales price. A trade-in with a licensed dealer lowers it.

    On a new vehicle Minnesota adds a first-year registration tax of $10 plus 1.285% of the MSRP, for a vehicle first registered in Minnesota on or after November 16, 2020. On a used vehicle the tax follows a schedule based on the vehicle's age.

    Minnesota Car Title and Registration Fees

    The calculator adds the $10 base registration tax and, for a new vehicle, 1.285% of the MSRP. The used-vehicle registration tax and the title fee are left out until you enter them under Advanced options, where you can also enter the MSRP for the closest figure.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitleVariesWe have not added a verified Minnesota title fee, so it is left out of the total.
    Registration tax, base amount (new vehicles)Registration$10.00The flat part of the registration tax on a newly registered vehicle.
    Registration tax (1.285% of MSRP) (new vehicles)Registration1.285% of MSRPFor a vehicle first registered in Minnesota on or after November 16, 2020, the registration tax is $10 plus 1.285% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Enter the MSRP under Advanced options.
    Registration tax (used vehicle) (used vehicles)RegistrationVariesOn a used vehicle the tax follows a schedule based on the vehicle's age. It is left out of the total.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesWe have not confirmed a Minnesota dollar limit or tax rule for dealer documentary fees. Check each line on the buyer's order.

    How Minnesota Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the vehicle sales price.
    2. Subtract rebates and the trade-in allowance.
    3. Multiply the result by the state rate of 6.875%.
    4. On a new vehicle, add the registration tax: $10 plus 1.285% of the MSRP.
    5. Add any title fee you know and any dealer fee to reach your out-the-door price.

    Minnesota collects the tax at a deputy registrar or Driver and Vehicle Services when the title is transferred.

    A local vehicle excise tax applies in some areas. It is not included in this estimate.

    We have not confirmed a Minnesota dollar limit on dealer documentary fees, so check each line on the buyer's order. Read how a trade-in affects sales tax to see how Minnesota's rebate and trade-in rule compares with other states.

    Example Minnesota Car Sales Tax Calculation

    This example is a new car with a $34,000 MSRP, so the registration tax is $10 plus 1.285% of that MSRP.

    Vehicle price$32,000.00
    Trade-in−$6,000.00
    Taxable amount$26,000.00
    State sales tax (6.875%)$1,787.50
    Title feeNot included
    Registration fee$446.90
    Estimated total$28,234.40

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota Car Sales Tax

    What is the car sales tax rate in Minnesota?

    The motor vehicle sales tax is 6.875% of the taxable vehicle sales price, since July 1, 2023. It was 6.5% before that date.

    Does a trade-in reduce Minnesota sales tax?

    Yes. The taxable sales price is the vehicle price minus rebates and the trade-in allowance. When you trade in a vehicle to a licensed dealer, the trade-in lowers the tax.

    Does Minnesota charge local sales tax on vehicles?

    No. Local sales tax does not apply to vehicle sales. A local vehicle excise tax may apply in some areas.

    How is Minnesota registration tax calculated?

    For a passenger vehicle first registered in Minnesota on or after November 16, 2020, the registration tax is $10 plus 1.285% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Later years follow a depreciation schedule.

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