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Louisiana auto loan calculator

Louisiana's state vehicle sales-tax rate is about 4.45% (cities and counties can add more). The calculator is preset for Louisiana.

$662.40 / month

Amount financed
$33,058
Sales tax
$1,558
Total interest
$6,687
Balance over MonthBalance ends near $0 at 60.$0$8k$17k$25k$33k01224364860Month

How it works

Louisiana 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 $1,113 instead of the $1,558 you'd owe with no trade. Sales or use tax is collected when the vehicle is titled and registered.

Louisiana has a low property tax rate and a generous homestead exemption, but hurricane and flood exposure has made homeowners insurance among the most expensive and hardest to obtain in the country. 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana's state vehicle sales/use tax rate is about 4.45%. On a $35,000 car that's about $1,558 before any local add-on rates.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana 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 $1,113 instead of $1,558.
When is the sales tax on a car due in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana?
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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