UTAH CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Utah car sales tax calculator
Utah charges 4.7% sales and use 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 $1,175.00, before local tax.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,175.00
- State sales tax
- $1,175.00
- Local tax
- $0.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Utah car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer, before local tax.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $940.00 | $470.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,645.00 | $1,175.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,350.00 | $1,880.00 |
| $75,000 | $3,525.00 | $3,055.00 |
Utah car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Utah?
Utah charges 4.7% sales and use 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 $1,175.00, before local tax.
Does a trade-in lower Utah's car sales tax?
Yes. Utah taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $470.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Utah?
No. A manufacturer rebate applied at the sale lowers the taxed price in Utah: a $2,000 rebate saves $94.00.
Is a private car sale taxed in Utah?
Yes. Utah taxes a private sale at the same rate, and a trade-in still counts.
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.