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Washington adds a 0.3% motor vehicle sales tax to the 6.5% state rate; local rates add. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.
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Washington car sales tax, at a glance: 6.8% state tax on vehicle purchases. Washington adds a 0.3% motor vehicle sales tax to the 6.5% state rate; local rates add. Trade-in credit: allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $2,040 in state tax, or $1,360 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 | $1,020 | $340 |
| $20,000 | $1,360 | $680 |
| $25,000 | $1,700 | $1,020 |
| $30,000 | $2,040 | $1,360 |
| $40,000 | $2,720 | $2,040 |
| $50,000 | $3,400 | $2,720 |
| $60,000 | $4,080 | $3,400 |
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6.8% at the state level. Washington adds a 0.3% motor vehicle sales tax to the 6.5% state rate; local rates add. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $2,040 in state tax.
Yes. Washington 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 $2,040 to $1,360. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)
Washington's statewide general sales tax is 6.5% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 6.8%.
Yes. Washington uses special motor-vehicle location codes: some local taxes that apply to ordinary purchases don't apply to cars, so these local rates can be lower than the general sales tax rate for the same city. The calculator fills the exact rate when you pick your county and city (Washington DOR, Car Dealers and Leasing Companies Local Sales & Use Tax Rates, Q4 2026 (motor-vehicle location codes), October 1 - December 31, 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.