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No local vehicle tax in VA; state rate is the full tax. Source: Virginia DMV, Sales and Use Tax.
Virginia 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax (not the 5.3% general rate). Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.
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Virginia car sales tax, at a glance: 4.15% state tax on vehicle purchases. Virginia 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax (not the 5.3% general rate). Trade-in credit: not allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $1,245 in state tax.
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 | $623 | $623 |
| $20,000 | $830 | $830 |
| $25,000 | $1,038 | $1,038 |
| $30,000 | $1,245 | $1,245 |
| $40,000 | $1,660 | $1,660 |
| $50,000 | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| $60,000 | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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4.15% at the state level. Virginia 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax (not the 5.3% general rate). Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $1,245 in state tax.
No. Virginia taxes the full vehicle price; a trade-in lowers what you pay or finance, not the tax. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)
Virginia's statewide general sales tax is 5.3% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 4.15%.
No. Virginia's 4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax is statewide; the local general sales tax does not apply. (Virginia DMV, Sales and Use Tax).
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.