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Wisconsin auto loan calculator

Wisconsin's state vehicle sales-tax rate is about 5.00% (cities and counties can add more). The calculator is preset for Wisconsin.

$666.26 / month

Amount financed
$33,250
Sales tax
$1,750
Total interest
$6,726
Balance over MonthBalance ends near $0 at 60.$0$8k$17k$25k$33k01224364860Month

How it works

Wisconsin 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 $1,250 instead of the $1,750 you'd owe with no trade. Sales or use tax is collected when the vehicle is titled and registered.

Wisconsin's low state sales-tax rate contrasts with an above-average effective property tax rate that funds most local services. A state school-levy credit and lottery credit trim the bill for resident owners. 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's state vehicle sales/use tax rate is about 5.00%. On a $35,000 car that's about $1,750 before any local add-on rates.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin 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 $1,250 instead of $1,750.
When is the sales tax on a car due in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin?
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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