MINNESOTA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Minnesota car sales tax calculator
Minnesota charges 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax on a car's price less any trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,718.75.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,718.75
- Motor vehicle sales tax
- $1,718.75
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Minnesota car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,375.00 | $687.50 |
| $35,000 | $2,406.25 | $1,718.75 |
| $50,000 | $3,437.50 | $2,750.00 |
| $75,000 | $5,156.25 | $4,468.75 |
Minnesota car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Minnesota?
Minnesota charges 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax on a car's price less any trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,718.75.
Is there a local tax on cars in Minnesota?
There is no local sales tax on a vehicle. Some cities and counties add a flat local vehicle excise tax of $20.
Does a trade-in lower Minnesota's car sales tax?
Yes. Minnesota taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $687.50.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Minnesota?
No. A manufacturer rebate applied at the sale lowers the taxed price in Minnesota: a $2,000 rebate saves $137.50.
What the calculator leaves out
- This site has not confirmed whether Minnesota subtracts a trade-in on a private sale, so the calculator does not.
- Some Minnesota cities and counties add a $20 local vehicle excise tax.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.