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Colorado auto loan calculator

Colorado's state vehicle sales-tax rate is about 2.90% (cities and counties can add more). The calculator is preset for Colorado.

$651.53 / month

Amount financed
$32,515
Sales tax
$1,015
Total interest
$6,577
Balance over MonthBalance ends near $0 at 60.$0$8k$16k$24k$33k01224364860Month

How it works

Colorado 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 $725 instead of the $1,015 you'd owe with no trade. Sales or use tax is collected when the vehicle is titled and registered.

Colorado pairs one of the lowest state sales-tax rates and lowest property tax rates with high home prices along the Front Range. Wildfire and hail risk push insurance premiums well above the national average. 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 Colorado?
Colorado's state vehicle sales/use tax rate is about 2.90%. On a $35,000 car that's about $1,015 before any local add-on rates.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado 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 $725 instead of $1,015.
When is the sales tax on a car due in Colorado?
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 Colorado?
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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