Colorado Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Colorado with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Colorado Out-the-Door Calculator
How Colorado vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Colorado's state vehicle tax rate is 2.9%, but county, city, and special district taxes stack up quickly. Denver metro buyers often pay 7–8% total. Colorado also offers income-based EV incentives that can affect OTD price.
Colorado vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 2.9% state + local (total typically 4–8%) |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied |
| Title fee | $7 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $50/yr EV registration surcharge |
| Tax authority | Colorado Dept. of Revenue |
Colorado sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 2.9% state + local (total typically 4–8%) rate for Colorado. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Colorado duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Colorado
Title fees in Colorado are $7 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $50/yr EV registration surcharge.
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Colorado Dept. of Revenue.
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