Tennessee Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Tennessee with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Tennessee Out-the-Door Calculator
How Tennessee vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Tennessee has the highest combined state+local vehicle tax in the country — Shelby County (Memphis) buyers can pay over 9.75%. Tennessee also charges one of the highest EV road-use fees ($200/yr).
Tennessee vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 7% state + local (avg total ~9–10%) |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied |
| Title fee | $14 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $200/yr EV fee; $100/yr PHEV fee |
| Tax authority | Tennessee Dept. of Revenue |
Tennessee sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 7% state + local (avg total ~9–10%) rate for Tennessee. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Tennessee duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Tennessee
Title fees in Tennessee are $14 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: $200/yr EV fee; $100/yr PHEV 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 Tennessee Dept. of Revenue.
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