California Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator

Estimate your real out-the-door price in California with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.

California Out-the-Door Calculator

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This is an informational estimate only and not legal or tax advice. Actual fees may vary.

Estimated Out-the-Door Price

Itemized state tax & fee breakdown

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Estimated out-the-door total

How California vehicle taxes and fees are calculated

California charges a statewide sales tax on vehicle purchases, with additional city, county, and district taxes. You also pay registration, license, and various state fees through the DMV.

Sales and use tax on vehicles

The calculator applies the statewide rate plus an estimated local component to the net purchase price after trade-in. Exact district and city rates vary significantly by location.

Registration, license, and other DMV fees

Registration in California includes base registration, vehicle license fee, and other assessments. We group these into a single estimated registration line for a typical passenger car. For more information, see California duplicate title and temporary tag process.

All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the full DMV fee schedule for your vehicle and address.