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Alabama's state vehicle sales-tax rate is about 4.00% (cities and counties can add more). The calculator is preset for Alabama.

$659.25 / month

Amount financed
$32,900
Sales tax
$1,400
Total interest
$6,655
Balance over MonthBalance ends near $0 at 60.$0$8k$16k$25k$33k01224364860Month

How it works

Alabama taxes the price after the trade-in allowance. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, tax applies to $25,000 — about $1,000 instead of the $1,400 you'd owe with no trade. Sales or use tax is collected when the vehicle is titled and registered.

Alabama has some of the lowest property taxes in the country, which keeps the monthly cost of owning down even as home prices have climbed. Insurance runs higher near the Gulf Coast. Local add-on tax rates and documentation fees vary by dealer and county, so treat the preset rate as a starting point and confirm the exact figure on your paperwork.

Frequently asked questions

What is the car sales tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama's state vehicle sales/use tax rate is about 4.00%. On a $35,000 car that's about $1,400 before any local add-on rates.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama taxes the price after the trade-in allowance, so a $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car means tax is charged on $25,000 — about $1,000 instead of $1,400.
When is the sales tax on a car due in Alabama?
Sales or use tax is collected when the vehicle is titled and registered, either by the dealer at purchase or by you at the DMV for a private-party sale.
What other fees apply to a car purchase in Alabama?
Beyond sales tax you'll pay title and registration fees and, at most dealers, a documentation fee. These vary by dealer and county; the calculator lets you enter them.

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