Missouri Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Missouri? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $1,500 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The state sales tax rate of 4.225% applies to the full purchase price minus any trade-in credit.
Missouri Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
4.225%
Typical dealer doc fee
$199
Title fee$8
Registration fee$25
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (4.225% state rate)$1,268
Doc fee$199
Title fee$8
Registration$25
Total fees$1,500
Estimated OTD$31,500
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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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