Car Buying Guides by State
Sales tax, dealer doc fee caps, registration steps, and inspection rules all vary by state — and they change the real cost of a car more than most buyers expect. We're building out a guide for every state; here's what's live so far.
California
7.25% state base rate
Florida
6% state rate plus a county discretionary surtax
Illinois
6.25% state rate plus local home-rule taxes — the Ch...
Maryland
6.5% excise tax on the vehicle's total purchase price
New York
4% state rate plus county and city add-ons — New Yor...
Pennsylvania
6% state rate; Allegheny County
Texas
6.25% flat state motor vehicle sales tax — this is a...
Virginia
4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax
42 more states are in progress. Don't see yours yet? Let us know which state to prioritize next.