Rhode Island Car Sales Tax Calculator
The Rhode Island car sales tax calculator applies the state's 7% sales tax to the price after your trade-in allowance. There is no city or county tax on top, so the state rate is the whole rate. Enter your numbers to see the estimate.
Calculate Your Rhode Island 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 sales tax (7%)
- $0.00
- 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 Rhode Island Car Sales Tax
Rhode Island charges a 7% sales tax on a vehicle purchase, which comes to $1,750.00 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in. There is no additional city or county tax, so the state rate is the whole rate everywhere in Rhode Island.
A trade-in allowance lowers the taxable price when you trade in a passenger vehicle or motor home as part of the purchase.
The taxable gross sales price includes any documentation or title-preparation fee the dealer charges, so those fees are taxed along with the vehicle price.
Rhode Island Car Title and Registration Fees
The DMV charges $53.50 to title a vehicle in Rhode Island. Registration is a separate fee that we have not fully confirmed, so enter your own amount under Advanced options.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title feeTitle | $53.50 | The standard fee to title a vehicle. |
| Registration feeRegistration | Varies | We have not fully confirmed Rhode Island's registration fee. Check the DMV's fee page, then enter your amount under Advanced options. |
| Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealer | Varies | We have not confirmed a specific Rhode Island dollar limit on the dealer documentation fee itself, only that it is taxed. |
How Rhode Island Car Sales Tax Is Calculated
- Start with the purchase price.
- Subtract your trade-in allowance, for a passenger vehicle or motor home traded in as part of the sale.
- Multiply the result by the state rate of 7%.
- Add the $53.50 title fee and your registration fee to reach your out-the-door price.
Check the Rhode Island DMV's fee page for the current registration fee for your vehicle. Read how a trade-in affects sales tax to see how Rhode Island compares with other states.
Example Rhode Island Car Sales Tax Calculation
This example assumes the trade-in is a passenger vehicle traded in as part of the sale.
| Vehicle price | $25,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Trade-in | −$5,000.00 |
| Taxable amount | $20,000.00 |
| State sales tax (7%) | $1,400.00 |
| Title fee | $53.50 |
| Registration fee | Not included |
| Estimated total | $21,453.50 |
This is an illustration, not a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island Car Sales Tax
What is the car sales tax rate in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island charges a 7% sales tax on a vehicle purchase, applied to the price after your trade-in allowance. There is no additional city or county tax.
Does a trade-in reduce Rhode Island sales tax?
Yes, when you trade in a passenger vehicle or motor home as part of the purchase.
Is the dealer documentation fee taxed in Rhode Island?
Yes. The taxable gross sales price includes any documentation or title-preparation fee the dealer charges.
How much is the title fee in Rhode Island?
The DMV charges $53.50 to title a vehicle. Registration is a separate fee.
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