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Utah Car Sales Tax Calculator

The Utah car sales tax calculator applies the state's 4.85% base sales tax to the price after your trade-in allowance, plus the local rate where you register the vehicle. Enter your numbers to see the estimate.

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Utah cities and counties add local option and county option taxes, so your combined rate depends on where you register the vehicle. Look up your rate first: Utah Sales & Use Tax Rates

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Utah's sales tax applies to the full consideration given for the vehicle, which includes dealer fees.

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Taxable amount
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State sales tax (4.85%)
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Title fee
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Registration fee
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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 Utah Car Sales Tax

    State rate4.85%
    Local taxVaries by location
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeTaxed with the price; limit not confirmed

    Utah's state sales and use tax rate is 4.85%, which comes to $1,212.50 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in.

    Cities and counties add their own local option and county option taxes on top, so your combined rate depends on where you register the vehicle; combined rates run from about 5.95% up to 8% or more depending on locality.

    A trade-in lowers the taxable price only when it is a vehicle-for-vehicle trade completed in the same transaction and documented together; other trades are valued and taxed rather than credited.

    Utah Car Title and Registration Fees

    A new Utah title costs $6. Registration also carries an age-based uniform fee (and, for some vehicle types, a 1.5% fee in lieu of property tax), so we have not added a flat registration figure; use the DMV's fee estimator, then enter your own amount under Advanced options.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitle$6.00The fee for a new title, a duplicate title, or a title correction.
    Registration feeRegistrationVariesUtah charges an age-based uniform fee, and some vehicle types also pay a 1.5% fee in lieu of property tax. Use the DMV's Fee Estimator, then enter your amount under Advanced options.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesWe have not confirmed a specific Utah dollar limit on the dealer documentation fee.

    How Utah Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the purchase price.
    2. Subtract your trade-in value, if it is a vehicle-to-vehicle trade completed in the same transaction.
    3. Multiply the result by the state rate of 4.85%.
    4. Add your local sales tax rate for the city or county where you register the vehicle.
    5. Add the $6 title fee and your registration fee (from the DMV's fee estimator) to reach your out-the-door price.

    Loan payoffs and other cash consideration you give as part of the deal count toward the taxable price, the same as the negotiated purchase price.

    Utah's registration fees are set by the vehicle's age rather than its price, so check the DMV's Fee Estimator for your figure and enter it under Advanced options. Read how a trade-in affects sales tax to see how Utah's vehicle-to-vehicle trade rule compares with other states.

    Example Utah Car Sales Tax Calculation

    This example assumes a 2.5% combined local rate and a same-transaction vehicle-to-vehicle trade-in.

    Vehicle price$25,000.00
    Trade-in−$5,000.00
    Taxable amount$20,000.00
    State sales tax (4.85%)$970.00
    Local tax (2.5%)$500.00
    Title fee$6.00
    Registration feeNot included
    Estimated total$21,476.00

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Car Sales Tax

    What is the car sales tax rate in Utah?

    Utah's base state sales and use tax rate is 4.85%, plus local option and county taxes that depend on where you register the vehicle, for a combined rate that is usually between about 6% and 8%.

    Does a trade-in reduce Utah sales tax?

    Yes, but only for a vehicle-to-vehicle trade completed in the same transaction and documented together. A separately valued trade, or trading something other than a vehicle, does not reduce the taxable price.

    How do I find my Utah local sales tax rate?

    Utah's combined sales tax rate varies by city and county. Use the State Tax Commission's rate lookup for the address where you will register the vehicle.

    How much is the title fee in Utah?

    The title fee is $6. Registration is charged separately, based on an age-based uniform fee schedule.

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