Mississippi Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Mississippi? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $1,823 in taxes and fees before you drive home. Mississippi does not offer a trade-in tax credit, meaning your trade-in value does not reduce your taxable purchase amount.
Mississippi Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
5%
Typical dealer doc fee
$299
Title fee$9
Registration fee$15
Trade-in tax credit
NoFull price taxed
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (5% state rate)$1,500
Doc fee$299
Title fee$9
Registration$15
Total fees$1,823
Estimated OTD$31,823
What to Know in Mississippi
⚠Mississippi does not offer a trade-in tax credit. You pay sales tax on the full vehicle purchase price regardless of any trade-in value. On an $8,000 trade-in at 5%, that costs you an extra $400 in taxes compared to states that allow the credit.
Get the Exact Price for Your Vehicle
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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