Michigan Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Michigan with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Michigan Out-the-Door Calculator
How Michigan vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Michigan's trade-in tax structure is unusual: only the first $4,000 of trade-in value reduces the taxable base. The remainder is taxable. This significantly affects high-value trade-in OTD calculations — run the math before quoting buyers.
Michigan vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 6% sales tax |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in credit: first $4,000 not subject to sales tax; remaining trade value taxable |
| Title fee | $15 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $135/yr EV fee; $47.50/yr hybrid fee |
| Tax authority | Michigan Dept. of State |
Michigan sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 6% sales tax rate for Michigan. Trade-in credit: first $4,000 not subject to sales tax; remaining trade value taxable. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Michigan duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Michigan
Title fees in Michigan are $15 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: $135/yr EV fee; $47.50/yr hybrid fee.
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Michigan Dept. of State.
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