NORTH DAKOTA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
North Dakota car sales tax calculator
North Dakota charges 5% motor vehicle excise 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 $1,250.00.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,250.00
- Excise tax
- $1,250.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
North Dakota car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,750.00 | $1,250.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,500.00 | $2,000.00 |
| $75,000 | $3,750.00 | $3,250.00 |
North Dakota car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in North Dakota?
North Dakota charges 5% motor vehicle excise 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 $1,250.00.
Does a trade-in lower North Dakota's car sales tax?
Yes. North Dakota taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $500.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in North Dakota?
No. A manufacturer rebate applied at the sale lowers the taxed price in North Dakota: a $2,000 rebate saves $100.00.
Is a private car sale taxed in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota taxes a private sale at the same rate, and a trade-in still counts.
What the calculator leaves out
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.