ARIZONA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Arizona car sales tax calculator
Arizona charges 5.6% transaction privilege tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus local tax. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,400.00, before local tax.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,400.00
- Transaction privilege tax
- $1,400.00
- Local tax
- $0.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Arizona car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer, before local tax.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,120.00 | $560.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,960.00 | $1,400.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,800.00 | $2,240.00 |
| $75,000 | $4,200.00 | $3,640.00 |
Arizona car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Arizona?
Arizona charges 5.6% transaction privilege tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus local tax. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,400.00, before local tax.
Does a trade-in lower Arizona's car sales tax?
Yes. Arizona taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $560.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Arizona?
No. A manufacturer rebate applied at the sale lowers the taxed price in Arizona: a $2,000 rebate saves $112.00.
Is a private car sale taxed in Arizona?
No. Arizona does not tax a car bought from a private seller.
What the calculator leaves out
- Local tax is included only when you enter it.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.