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Maine auto loan calculator

Maine's state vehicle sales-tax rate is about 5.50% (cities and counties can add more). The calculator is preset for Maine.

$669.77 / month

Amount financed
$33,425
Sales tax
$1,925
Total interest
$6,761
Balance over MonthBalance ends near $0 at 60.$0$8k$17k$25k$33k01224364860Month

How it works

Maine 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 $1,375 instead of the $1,925 you'd owe with no trade. Sales or use tax is collected when the vehicle is titled and registered.

Maine's property tax rate runs above the national average and funds most local services directly, but low insurance costs and a homestead exemption soften the total. Prices jumped as remote workers moved in. 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 Maine?
Maine's state vehicle sales/use tax rate is about 5.50%. On a $35,000 car that's about $1,925 before any local add-on rates.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Maine?
Yes. Maine 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 $1,375 instead of $1,925.
When is the sales tax on a car due in Maine?
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 Maine?
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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