Purchase details
Out-the-door price
- Taxable amount
- $25,000
- Sales tax
- $1,750
- Fees (doc + title/reg/other)
- $599
- Less trade-in & rebates
- − $0
Estimate only. Tax rules and fees vary by state, county, and dealer, so confirm the exact figure with the selling dealer. Does not include extended warranties or other optional products.
Out-the-door price FAQ
How tax, fees, and trade-ins factor into the real cost.
What is the out-the-door price?
The out-the-door (OTD) price is everything you actually pay to drive away: the vehicle price plus sales tax, the dealer doc fee, and title and registration, minus any trade-in credit and rebates. It is almost always higher than the advertised price.
How is sales tax calculated on a car?
Sales tax is a percentage of the taxable amount. In most states the taxable amount is the price after your trade-in credit, so a trade-in lowers the tax you owe; a few states tax the full price. Toggle "tax after the trade-in credit" to match your state.
Does a trade-in lower my sales tax?
In most states, yes: you only pay tax on the difference between the car price and your trade-in value. This calculator applies that credit when the toggle is on, and always subtracts the full trade-in value from the out-the-door total.
Are these the exact numbers I will pay?
It is a close estimate. Tax rates and fees vary by state, county, and dealer, and some fees are capped by law. Always confirm the final out-the-door figure on the buyer’s order from the selling dealer.
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