Real Utah deals, worked out
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1Salt Lake City: new car with a trade-in
A buyer pays $34,000 and trades in $10,000. Tax is on $24,000.
| Vehicle price | $34,000.00 |
| Sales tax (4.85% state + 2.4% local) on $24,000.00 | $1,740.00 |
| Title fee | $6.00 |
| Registration (base) | $46.00 |
| Uniform age-based fee | $150.00 |
| Out-the-door | $35,942.00 |
| Due after the $10,000 trade-in | $25,942.00 |
2Seven-year-old car
A buyer pays $11,000 for an older car. The uniform fee is lower because of its age.
| Vehicle price | $11,000.00 |
| Sales tax (4.85% state + 2.4% local) on $11,000.00 | $797.50 |
| Title fee | $6.00 |
| Registration (base) | $46.00 |
| Uniform age-based fee | $80.00 |
| Out-the-door | $11,929.50 |
Sales tax and trade-ins
A trade-in allowance on a vehicle traded toward a vehicle can be excluded from the amount taxed, so the tax is on the difference. Local rates add to the 4.85% state rate; the calculator starts with a typical 2.4% local rate, and your county's rate is on the Tax Commission's lookup.
Utah car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices, using a 2.4% local rate. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Utah's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $1,087.50 | $362.50 | $1,289.50 |
| $25,000 | $1,812.50 | $1,087.50 | $2,014.50 |
| $35,000 | $2,537.50 | $1,812.50 | $2,739.50 |
| $50,000 | $3,625.00 | $2,900.00 | $3,827.00 |
Title, registration and the uniform fee
The title is $6. Registration is renewed every year, and alongside it you pay the uniform age-based fee, which replaces property tax on most passenger cars. Both amounts change with the law and the car's age, so the calculator marks them as estimates.
Utah taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (salt lake city: new car with a trade-in) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax (4.85% state + 2.4% local) | Estimate | $1,740.00 |
| Title fee | Official | $6.00 |
| Registration (base) (yearly) | Estimate | $46.00 |
| Uniform age-based fee (yearly) | Estimate | $150.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $1,942.00 |
Utah car tax FAQ
What is the car sales tax in Utah?
4.85% state plus local rates, on the price after your trade-in.
How much is a Utah title?
$6.
Does Utah charge property tax on cars?
Most passenger cars pay an age-based uniform fee at registration instead.
Sources
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