Real Oregon deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Portland: new car from an Oregon dealer
A buyer pays $36,000 for a new 30 mpg car. The dealer passes on the 0.5% privilege tax.
| Vehicle price | $36,000.00 |
| Vehicle privilege tax (0.5%) on $36,000.00 | $180.00 |
| Title fee | $106.00 |
| Registration (2 years) | $136.00 |
| Out-the-door | $36,422.00 |
2Used car, private sale
A buyer pays $14,000 to a private seller. No tax applies, only title and registration.
| Price paid | $14,000.00 |
| Title fee | $106.00 |
| Registration (2 years) | $136.00 |
| Out-the-door | $14,242.00 |
The privilege tax
Oregon dealers pay a 0.5% privilege tax on the retail price of new vehicles they sell with 7,500 miles or less and a gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less. The money goes to Connect Oregon and the DEQ's EV rebate program. It doesn't apply to used cars or private sales.
Oregon 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 Oregon's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $317.00 |
| $25,000 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $367.00 |
| $35,000 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $417.00 |
| $50,000 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $492.00 |
Fees by fuel economy
ODOT ties passenger title and registration fees to rated mpg. Titles are $101 for 0 to 19 mpg, $106 for 20 to 39 mpg, $116 for 40 mpg or more and $192 for electric cars. From December 31, 2025, HB 3991 added a $30 yearly supplemental registration fee for electric and 40+ mpg cars. Registration amounts have been changing, so the calculator marks them as estimates.
Oregon taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (portland: new car from an oregon dealer) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle privilege tax (0.5%) | Official | $180.00 |
| Title fee | Official | $106.00 |
| Registration (2 years) | Estimate | $136.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $422.00 |
Oregon car tax FAQ
Does Oregon have sales tax on cars?
No. New cars from Oregon dealers pay a 0.5% privilege tax, usually passed on to the buyer.
How much is an Oregon car title?
$101 to $116 for gas cars depending on mpg, and $192 for electric cars.
Do used cars pay Oregon privilege tax?
No. It applies only to new vehicles with 7,500 miles or less sold by Oregon dealers.
Sources
We build every number from these agency pages. If something has changed, tell us and we'll fix it.