Washington DC Car Buying Fees
Sales tax, doc fees, title and registration. What you actually pay.
Buying a car in Washington DC? A $30,000 vehicle purchase here adds roughly $2,197 in taxes and fees before you drive home. The state sales tax rate of 6% applies to the full purchase price minus any trade-in credit.
Washington DC Fee Summary
State sales tax rate
6%
Typical dealer doc fee
$299
Title fee$26
Registration fee$72
Trade-in tax credit
YesSaves on tax
Example Calculation
Vehicle purchase price
$30,000
Sales tax (6% state rate)$1,800
Doc fee$299
Title fee$26
Registration$72
Total fees$2,197
Estimated OTD$32,197
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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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