Virginia Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Virginia? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $2,049 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The dealer doc fee in Virginia runs $699, which is among the higher fees nationally.
Virginia Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
4.3%
Typical dealer doc fee
$699
Title fee$15
Registration fee$45
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (4.3% state rate)$1,290
Doc fee$699
Title fee$15
Registration$45
Total fees$2,049
Estimated OTD$32,049
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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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