Real Oklahoma deals, worked out
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1Oklahoma City: new car
A buyer pays $34,000 for a new car. Excise and sales tax together come to 4.5% of the price.
| Vehicle price | $34,000.00 |
| Excise tax (3.25%) on $34,000.00 | $1,105.00 |
| Sales tax (1.25%) | $425.00 |
| Title fee | $11.00 |
| Registration | $96.00 |
| Out-the-door | $35,637.00 |
2Used car at $12,000
A buyer pays $12,000 for a used car. Excise is $20 plus 3.25% of $10,500, and the 1.25% sales tax applies to the full price.
| Vehicle price | $12,000.00 |
| Excise tax (3.25%) on $12,000.00 | $361.25 |
| Sales tax (1.25%) | $150.00 |
| Title fee | $11.00 |
| Registration | $96.00 |
| Out-the-door | $12,618.25 |
Excise tax and sales tax
Service Oklahoma collects the 3.25% excise tax on the purchase price or taxable value, and the Tax Commission's rules add a 1.25% sales tax on the actual purchase price for vehicles that pay excise tax. On a used car the excise is $20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25% of the remainder. We couldn't confirm that a trade-in lowers either tax on a car, so the calculator taxes the full price.
Oklahoma car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Oklahoma's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $675.00 | $675.00 | $782.00 |
| $25,000 | $1,125.00 | $1,125.00 | $1,232.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,575.00 | $1,575.00 | $1,682.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,250.00 | $2,250.00 | $2,357.00 |
Title and registration
The title fee is $11. Registration is $96 a year for a vehicle's first through fourth registration years and lower after that. Oklahoma's own tax estimate uses NADA prices, so the final figure can differ a little from the price on your contract.
Oklahoma taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (oklahoma city: new car) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excise tax (3.25%) | Official | $1,105.00 |
| Sales tax (1.25%) | Official | $425.00 |
| Title fee | Official | $11.00 |
| Registration (yearly) | Official | $96.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $1,637.00 |
Oklahoma car tax FAQ
What is the tax on a car in Oklahoma?
A 3.25% excise tax plus 1.25% sales tax, 4.5% in total on a new car.
How is excise tax figured on a used car in Oklahoma?
$20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25% of the rest.
How much is Oklahoma car registration?
$96 a year for the first four registration years, less after that.
Sources
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