Maine Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Maine? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $2,017 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The state sales tax rate of 5.5% applies to the full purchase price minus any trade-in credit.
Maine Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
5.5%
Typical dealer doc fee
$299
Title fee$33
Registration fee$35
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (5.5% state rate)$1,650
Doc fee$299
Title fee$33
Registration$35
Total fees$2,017
Estimated OTD$32,017
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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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