Alabama Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Alabama? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $1,767 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The state sales tax rate of 4% applies to the full purchase price minus any trade-in credit.
Alabama Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
4%
Typical dealer doc fee
$499
Title fee$18
Registration fee$50
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (4% state rate)$1,200
Doc fee$499
Title fee$18
Registration$50
Total fees$1,767
Estimated OTD$31,767
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The example above uses the state base rate only. The OTD Calculator applies your exact ZIP code tax rate, your trade-in credit, and any accessories. It gives you a number you can bring to the dealership.
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