Connecticut Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Connecticut? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $2,409 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The state sales tax rate of 6.35% applies to the full purchase price minus any trade-in credit.
Connecticut Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
6.35%
Typical dealer doc fee
$399
Title fee$25
Registration fee$80
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (6.35% state rate)$1,905
Doc fee$399
Title fee$25
Registration$80
Total fees$2,409
Estimated OTD$32,409
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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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