WASHINGTON CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Washington car sales tax calculator
Washington charges 6.5% state sales tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus local tax, a 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax and an 8% luxury tax on the price over $102,000. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,800.00, before local tax.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,800.00
- State sales tax
- $1,625.00
- Motor vehicle sales tax
- $175.00
- Luxury vehicle tax
- $0.00
- Local tax
- $0.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
This site has not confirmed whether Washington subtracts a trade-in from the motor vehicle sales tax, so the calculator does not.
Washington car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer, before local tax.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,400.00 | $750.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,450.00 | $1,800.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,500.00 | $2,850.00 |
| $75,000 | $5,250.00 | $4,600.00 |
Washington car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Washington?
Washington charges 6.5% state sales tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus local tax, a 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax and an 8% luxury tax on the price over $102,000. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,800.00, before local tax.
Does a trade-in lower Washington's car sales tax?
Yes. Washington taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $650.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Washington?
Yes. Washington taxes the price before a manufacturer rebate, so a $2,000 rebate does not lower the tax.
Is a private car sale taxed in Washington?
Yes. Washington taxes a private sale at the same rate.
What the calculator leaves out
- This site has not confirmed on an official page whether Washington subtracts a trade-in from the motor vehicle sales tax, so the calculator does not.
- This site has not confirmed whether Washington subtracts a trade-in on a private sale, so the calculator does not.
- Washington's luxury tax deduction was $100,000 from January 1 to June 30, 2026.
- 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.