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Estimated monthly car payment in Missouri

$645/mo

60 months at 7.54% APR · amount financed $32,178

State tax 4.225% on $35,000$1,478.75
Total sales tax$1,478.75
Dealer doc fee$699.00
Total interest$6,545.52
Total cost (price + tax + fees + interest)$43,723

Pick your county and city above for the exact local rate, or type it in the local box.

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

Vehicle price $35,000

Trade-in value $0

Down payment $5,000

APR % 7.54

Loan term (months)

Your location (fills the exact local rate)

Which location? Your home address when you apply for title (Missouri DOR charges the local rate where you live). Pick your city, or the unincorporated line with your fire/ambulance district.

CountyCity

Source: Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Bureau, Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rate Chart for October-December… (October-December 2026 (chart updated 8/25/2026); retrieved October 12, 2026). Verify with your county clerk.

State vehicle tax % (MO 4.225%)Local tax % (auto-filled or enter yours)Dealer documentation fee $Title/registration $ (enter yours)

Loan breakdown

Vehicle price
$35,000
− Trade-in
$0
− Down payment
$5,000
+ Sales tax (full trade-in credit applied)
$1,478.75
+ Doc fee
$699.00
+ Title/registration
$0.00
= Amount financed
$32,177.75
Monthly payment
$645.39
Total of payments
$38,723.27
Total interest
$6,545.52

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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Missouri car loan, at a glance: state vehicle tax 4.225% (Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add.) A $35,000 car with $5,000 down over 60 months at 7.54% APR is about $645/mo, financing $32,178 incl. $1,479 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.

Missouri car-buying taxes & fees

State vehicle taxVehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Confidence: medium.
4.225%
General state sales taxTax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Local taxes may add.
4.225%
Trade-in tax creditBest-effort. Confidence: medium.
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): Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Bureau, Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rate Chart for October-December 2026 (rates in addition to the 4.225% state rate) (retrieved October 12, 2026). Missouri collects the local rate for the address on your title application, on top of the 4.225% state rate. The DOR chart lists separate (sometimes lower) rates when you buy from a non-Missouri dealer; this calculator uses the Missouri-dealer/private-sale rates. Data file: mo.json.

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FAQ

What is the car sales tax in Missouri?

4.225% at the state level. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Statewide general sales tax: 4.225% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026).

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

Yes. Missouri generally taxes the price minus your trade-in value. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)

Does Missouri add county or city tax on a car?

Yes. Missouri collects the local rate for the address on your title application, on top of the 4.225% state rate. The DOR chart lists separate (sometimes lower) rates when you buy from a non-Missouri dealer; this calculator uses the Missouri-dealer/private-sale rates. The calculator fills the exact rate when you pick your county and city (Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Bureau, Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rate Chart for October-December 2026 (rates in addition to the 4.225% state rate), October-December 2026 (chart updated 8/25/2026)). Verify with your county clerk.

Does Missouri 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 Missouri?

With $5,000 down, no trade-in, the $699 doc fee, 4.225% state tax and 7.54% APR for 60 months, about $645 a month ($6,546 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.