Colorado Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Colorado? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $1,551 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The dealer doc fee in Colorado runs $599, which is among the higher fees nationally.
Colorado Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
2.9%
Typical dealer doc fee
$599
Title fee$7
Registration fee$75
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (2.9% state rate)$870
Doc fee$599
Title fee$7
Registration$75
Total fees$1,551
Estimated OTD$31,551
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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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