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Out-the-door price calculator

Turn a dealer's advertised price into the total you would actually pay, with fees, sales tax, registration, and your trade-in. What the out-the-door price includes

The car
$

The price you and the dealer agree on.

$

Manufacturer cash you qualify for.

$

Usually optional. Zero is a fine answer.

Fees and tax

Fills in the state rate and trade-in rule. Add any county or city tax to the rate yourself. South Dakota rules

$

Ask the dealer. Some states cap it.

$
%

Use the rate where you will register the car.

$

Set by your state. Check your DMV site.

Trade-in
$
$

Estimated out-the-door price

$33,280

Selling price after rebates
$32,000
Add-ons
$0
Dealer fees
$0
Sales tax
$1,280
Title and registration
$0

An estimate from the numbers you entered. Tax rules differ by state, so treat this as a check on the dealer's quote, not a replacement for it.

Concierge

Rather not do this part yourself?

Tell us the car you want. A person finds it, checks it, negotiates the out-the-door price in writing, and lines up the paperwork. You approve every step.

How concierge works