See what a car really costs to drive off the lot: sales tax, registration and dealer fees for your state, minus your trade-in and rebates.
Estimates for planning. Some states don't credit trade-ins against tax, and local taxes vary by county. Texas out-the-door costs
It's the total you pay to drive the car away: the agreed price plus sales tax, registration and title, and dealer fees, minus any trade-in and rebates.
Typically 7–10% of the price. Sales tax is the biggest part, then registration, title and the dealer's documentation fee.
In most states, yes: tax is charged on the price minus your trade-in value. A few states (like California) tax the full price.
The doc fee is often negotiable or can be offset with a lower price. Always ask for the out-the-door price in writing and question add-ons like nitrogen tires or paint protection.
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