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Arizona car sales tax calculator

Estimated sales tax on a car in Arizona
$1,704
$30,000 vehicle · $10,000 trade-in · full trade-in credit
  • Taxable amount$20,000
  • State tax (5.6%)$1,120.00
  • Local 2.92% (estimate)$584.00
  • State tax saved by trade-in$560.00
  • Price + tax (before doc, title, registration)$31,704

Local rate is an estimate (statewide average). Verify with your county clerk.

$20k used$30k car$40k + $10k trade$60k truck + $20k trade

Estimate: we don't have an exact county/city table for this state yet. The local box starts at the 2.92% statewide average local rate. Arizona city/county TPT applies to vehicles, and many cities use a different rate for a single item over $5,000. Why still an estimate: the exact city rate depends on ADOR's business-code tables and the dealer/buyer location rules, which we have not yet modeled reliably.

Source: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (average local sales tax rate, as of Januar… (January 1, 2026 (average)). Verify with your county clerk or DMV.

Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.

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Arizona car sales tax, at a glance: 5.6% state tax on vehicle purchases. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Trade-in credit: allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $1,680 in state tax, or $1,120 with a $10,000 trade-in.

Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026.

Arizona car sales tax by price

Vehicle priceState tax, no tradeWith $10,000 trade-in
$15,000$840$280
$20,000$1,120$560
$25,000$1,400$840
$30,000$1,680$1,120
$40,000$2,240$1,680
$50,000$2,800$2,240
$60,000$3,360$2,800

State-level tax only; add your county or city rate in the calculator above.

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FAQ

How much is car sales tax in Arizona?

5.6% at the state level. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $1,680 in state tax.

Does Arizona charge sales tax on a trade-in?

Yes. Arizona generally taxes the price minus your trade-in value, so a $10,000 trade-in on a $30,000 car cuts the state tax from $1,680 to $1,120. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)

Is Arizona's general sales tax the same as its car tax?

Arizona's statewide general sales tax is 5.6% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 5.6%.

Does Arizona add county or city tax on a car?

Usually, but we don't have an exact county/city table yet. Arizona city/county TPT applies to vehicles, and many cities use a different rate for a single item over $5,000. Why still an estimate: the exact city rate depends on ADOR's business-code tables and the dealer/buyer location rules, which we have not yet modeled reliably. We pre-fill the 2.92% statewide average local rate as an estimate (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (average local sales tax rate, as of January 1, 2026)); enter your own rate for accuracy.

Does this include the doc fee, title and registration?

No. Those vary by dealer, county, vehicle weight and value. The auto loan calculator for this state lets you add a doc fee and title/registration.

Is this tax advice?

No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.

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.