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Estimated monthly car payment in Hawaii

$243/mo

60 months at 7.54% APR · amount financed $12,099

State tax 4% on $35,000$1,400.00
Total sales tax$1,400.00
Dealer doc fee$699.00
Total interest$2,461.15
Total cost (price + tax + fees + interest)$39,560

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Used car $20k New car $35k $50k truck + $15k trade $30k, 84 months

Loan breakdown

Vehicle price
$35,000
− Trade-in
$20,000
− Down payment
$5,000
+ Sales tax (no trade-in tax credit in this state)
$1,400.00
+ Doc fee
$699.00
+ Title/registration
$0.00
= Amount financed
$12,099.00
Monthly payment
$242.67
Total of payments
$14,560.15
Total interest
$2,461.15

Tax is applied to the price minus any allowed trade-in credit; whether doc fees, rebates and add-ons are taxable varies by state and isn't modeled. Assumes the trade-in has no loan balance.

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Hawaii car loan, at a glance: state vehicle tax 4% (Hawaii's General Excise Tax (4%, plus county surcharge up to 0.5%) is passed on by dealers.) A $35,000 car with $5,000 down over 60 months at 7.54% APR is about $644/mo, financing $32,099 incl. $1,400 tax and the $699 doc fee.

Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. APR: Federal Reserve G.19, 60-month new car loan rate at commercial banks (FRED RIFLPBCIANM60NM), August 2026.

Hawaii car-buying taxes & fees

State vehicle taxHawaii's General Excise Tax (4%, plus county surcharge up to 0.5%) is passed on by dealers. Confidence: medium.
4%
General state sales taxTax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Local taxes may add.
4%
Trade-in tax creditBest-effort. Confidence: medium.
Not allowed
Doc fee capNo doc-fee cap found in our best-effort check; many states require only disclosure.
None found
Title & registrationVaries by vehicle weight, value, age and county; not reliably sourced for every state, so enter your own estimate.
Editable

Sources & as-of dates

Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates) (as of January 1, 2026).
Vehicle-specific rates, trade-in rules and doc-fee caps: best-effort compilation from state DMV/revenue rules (Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026); e.g. Virginia DMV, Michigan Treasury Form 485, California CDTFA Regulation 1610.
Default APR: Federal Reserve G.19, 60-month new car loan rate at commercial banks (FRED RIFLPBCIANM60NM), 7.54% (August 2026). Data file: state-tax-rates.json.
Local vehicle tax (exact county/city table): Hawaii Department of Taxation, County Surcharge on General Excise and Use Tax (0.5% in Honolulu, Kauai, Hawaii and Maui counties) (retrieved October 12, 2026). Hawaii's General Excise Tax is 4% plus a 0.5% county surcharge in every county (Kalawao is administered with Maui). It's a tax on the dealer; if passed on, the maximum visible rate is 4.712% because the pass-on is itself taxed, so a dealer's line item can be about 0.21% higher than the 4.5% shown here. Data file: hi.json.

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FAQ

What is the car sales tax in Hawaii?

4% at the state level. Hawaii's General Excise Tax (4%, plus county surcharge up to 0.5%) is passed on by dealers. Statewide general sales tax: 4% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026).

Does Hawaii give a sales tax credit for a trade-in?

No. Hawaii taxes the full vehicle price; your trade-in lowers what you finance, not the tax. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)

Does Hawaii add county or city tax on a car?

Yes. Hawaii's General Excise Tax is 4% plus a 0.5% county surcharge in every county (Kalawao is administered with Maui). It's a tax on the dealer; if passed on, the maximum visible rate is 4.712% because the pass-on is itself taxed, so a dealer's line item can be about 0.21% higher than the 4.5% shown here. The calculator fills the exact rate when you pick your county (Hawaii Department of Taxation, County Surcharge on General Excise and Use Tax (0.5% in Honolulu, Kauai, Hawaii and Maui counties), Surcharges in effect through December 31, 2030). Verify with your county clerk.

Does Hawaii cap dealer doc fees?

No doc-fee cap found in our best-effort check; many states require only disclosure. This calculator defaults to $699, editable.

What is the monthly payment on a $35,000 car in Hawaii?

With $5,000 down, no trade-in, the $699 doc fee, 4% state tax and 7.54% APR for 60 months, about $644 a month ($6,530 total interest). Local taxes and registration add to this.

Is this financial advice?

No. These are estimates, not financial advice.

Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.