NEW JERSEY CAR SALES TAX · 2026
New Jersey car sales tax calculator
New Jersey charges 6.625% sales and use 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 $1,656.25.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,656.25
- Sales tax
- $1,656.25
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
New Jersey car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,325.00 | $662.50 |
| $35,000 | $2,318.75 | $1,656.25 |
| $50,000 | $3,312.50 | $2,650.00 |
| $75,000 | $4,968.75 | $4,306.25 |
New Jersey car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in New Jersey?
New Jersey charges 6.625% sales and use 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 $1,656.25.
Does a trade-in lower New Jersey's car sales tax?
Yes. New Jersey taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $662.50. A private sale gets no trade-in deduction.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey taxes the price before a manufacturer rebate, so a $2,000 rebate does not lower the tax.
Is a private car sale taxed in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey taxes a private sale at the same rate, with no deduction for a trade-in.
What the calculator leaves out
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.