Real Kansas deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Wichita: new car with a trade-in and rebate
A buyer pays $36,000, trades in $11,000 and gets a $2,000 rebate. Tax is on $23,000.
| Vehicle price | $36,000.00 |
| Rebate | −$2,000.00 |
| Sales tax (6.5% state + 2.5% local) on $23,000.00 | $2,070.00 |
| Title fee | $10.00 |
| Registration | $30.00 |
| Out-the-door | $36,110.00 |
| Due after the $11,000 trade-in | $25,110.00 |
2Used pickup over 4,500 pounds
A buyer pays $27,000 for a used half-ton pickup. The heavier registration rate applies.
| Vehicle price | $27,000.00 |
| Sales tax (6.5% state + 2.5% local) on $27,000.00 | $2,430.00 |
| Title fee | $10.00 |
| Registration | $40.00 |
| Out-the-door | $29,480.00 |
Trade-ins and rebates both lower the tax
The Department of Revenue's guide for vehicle dealers walks through a deal: a $26,000 car, less a $6,300 trade-in and a $2,500 manufacturer rebate, leaves a taxable price of $17,200. Cities can add up to 3% and counties up to 1%, so the calculator starts with a typical 2.5% local rate.
Kansas car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices, using a 2.5% local rate. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Kansas's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $1,350.00 | $450.00 | $1,390.00 |
| $25,000 | $2,250.00 | $1,350.00 | $2,290.00 |
| $35,000 | $3,150.00 | $2,250.00 | $3,190.00 |
| $50,000 | $4,500.00 | $3,600.00 | $4,540.00 |
Title, registration and property tax
The original title fee is $10. Registration is $30 for a passenger car at or under 4,500 pounds and $40 for heavier ones. Your county treasurer also collects yearly personal property tax on the car with the registration, which isn't included here.
Kansas taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (wichita: new car with a trade-in and rebate) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax (6.5% state + 2.5% local) | Estimate | $2,070.00 |
| Title fee | Official | $10.00 |
| Registration (yearly) | Official | $30.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $2,110.00 |
Kansas car tax FAQ
What is the car sales tax in Kansas?
6.5% state plus city and county rates.
Do rebates lower sales tax in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas subtracts manufacturer rebates along with the trade-in.
How much is Kansas car registration?
$30 up to 4,500 pounds and $40 over, plus county property tax.
Sources
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