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No local vehicle tax in MN; state rate is the full tax. Source: Minnesota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Sales (6.875% since July 1, 2023; local sales tax does not apply).
Minnesota 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax (raised from 6.5% on July 1, 2023, per MN Department of Revenue); local sales taxes don't apply, though some cities/counties add a flat $20 vehicle excise. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.
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Minnesota car sales tax, at a glance: 6.875% state tax on vehicle purchases. Minnesota 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax (raised from 6.5% on July 1, 2023, per MN Department of Revenue); local sales taxes don't apply, though some cities/counties add a flat $20 vehicle excise. Trade-in credit: allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $2,062 in state tax, or $1,375 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.
| Vehicle price | State tax, no trade | With $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $1,031 | $344 |
| $20,000 | $1,375 | $688 |
| $25,000 | $1,719 | $1,031 |
| $30,000 | $2,062 | $1,375 |
| $40,000 | $2,750 | $2,062 |
| $50,000 | $3,438 | $2,750 |
| $60,000 | $4,125 | $3,438 |
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6.875% at the state level. Minnesota 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax (raised from 6.5% on July 1, 2023, per MN Department of Revenue); local sales taxes don't apply, though some cities/counties add a flat $20 vehicle excise. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $2,062 in state tax.
Yes. Minnesota 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 $2,062 to $1,375. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)
Minnesota's statewide general sales tax is 6.875% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 6.875%.
No. Minnesota's 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax is statewide; local sales taxes don't apply (some cities/counties charge a flat $20 local vehicle excise tax). (Minnesota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Sales (6.875% since July 1, 2023; local sales tax does not apply)).
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.
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.