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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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Missouri car sales tax, at a glance: 4.225% 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 $1,267 in state tax, or $845 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 | $634 | $211 |
| $20,000 | $845 | $422 |
| $25,000 | $1,056 | $634 |
| $30,000 | $1,267 | $845 |
| $40,000 | $1,690 | $1,267 |
| $50,000 | $2,112 | $1,690 |
| $60,000 | $2,535 | $2,112 |
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4.225% 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 $1,267 in state tax.
Yes. Missouri 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 $1,267 to $845. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)
Missouri's statewide general sales tax is 4.225% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 4.225%.
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.
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.