Real Missouri deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Kansas City: new car with a rebate and trade-in
A buyer pays $34,000, gets a $2,000 rebate and trades in $9,000. Tax is on $23,000.
| Vehicle price | $34,000.00 |
| Rebate | −$2,000.00 |
| Sales tax (4.225% state + 4% local) on $23,000.00 | $1,891.75 |
| Title fee | $8.50 |
| Title processing fee | $9.00 |
| Registration (1 year) | $24.25 |
| Registration processing fee | $9.00 |
| Out-the-door | $33,942.50 |
| Due after the $9,000 trade-in | $24,942.50 |
2New electric car
A buyer pays $40,000 for an electric car. Registration is at the lowest class, plus the $150 decal.
| Vehicle price | $40,000.00 |
| Sales tax (4.225% state + 4% local) on $40,000.00 | $3,290.00 |
| Title fee | $8.50 |
| Title processing fee | $9.00 |
| Registration (1 year) | $18.25 |
| Registration processing fee | $9.00 |
| Alternative fuel decal (electric vehicle) | $150.00 |
| Out-the-door | $43,484.75 |
Where you live sets the rate
The Department of Revenue says you pay state tax and the local taxes of the city or county where you live. Its local rate table lists every site code; the calculator starts with a typical 4% local rate. The tax is on the net purchase price, the price after any rebate or trade-in.
Missouri car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices, using a 4% local rate. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Missouri's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $1,233.75 | $411.25 | $1,284.50 |
| $25,000 | $2,056.25 | $1,233.75 | $2,107.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,878.75 | $2,056.25 | $2,929.50 |
| $50,000 | $4,112.50 | $3,290.00 | $4,163.25 |
Title, registration and the EV decal
The title fee is $8.50 with a $9 title processing fee. Registration is based on taxable horsepower, from $18.25 a year for the smallest class, which also covers electric cars, plus a $9 processing fee. Electric cars must display an alternative fuel decal, $150 a year for passenger vehicles; plug-in hybrids pay half.
Missouri taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (kansas city: new car with a rebate and trade-in) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax (4.225% state + 4% local) | Estimate | $1,891.75 |
| Title fee | Official | $8.50 |
| Title processing fee | Official | $9.00 |
| Registration (1 year) (yearly) | Estimate | $24.25 |
| Registration processing fee (yearly) | Official | $9.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $1,942.50 |
Missouri car tax FAQ
What is the sales tax on a car in Missouri?
4.225% state plus the local rate where you live.
Do rebates lower Missouri car sales tax?
Yes. Tax is on the net price after any rebate or trade-in.
How much is Missouri's EV fee?
Electric cars need a $150 alternative fuel decal; plug-in hybrids pay half.
Sources
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