How Nevada taxes car purchases
- State vehicle tax rate
- 6.85%
- Trade-in lowers the tax
- Yes
- Tax cap
- None
- Source
- Official source, checked 2026-10-05
These are the rules for a new car bought from a dealer. Used-car and private-sale rules can differ. How we check this data.
Nevada charges 6.85% at the state level. County taxes add more. That rate is higher than 44 states and lower than 6 states. County and city taxes may add to it, so check your local rate and enter the total in the calculator.
What to know in Nevada
Nevada's 6.85% is the minimum combined rate across the state, and most counties add more on top. Check your county's rate and enter the total in the calculator.
On a car bought from a Nevada dealer, the tax is figured on the price after your trade-in, so trading in at the dealer lowers it. When you compare the dealer's trade-in offer with selling privately, count that saving in.
Does Nevada tax your trade-in?
No. Nevada only taxes the difference between the new car's price and your trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, you'd pay $1,712.50 in state tax instead of $2,397.50, a saving of $685.00. That saving is worth counting when you compare a dealer's trade-in offer with selling the car yourself.
Example: a car loan in Nevada
A $35,000 car with $5,000 down, $1,500 in fees, and a 60-month loan at 6.5% APR ($2,397.50 state tax, rolled into the loan):
- Monthly payment: $663.24
- Amount financed: $33,898
- Total interest: $5,897
- Total cost of the car: $44,795
Change any number in the calculator above to see your own figures.
Rebates and fees
The calculator charges tax on the price before any manufacturer rebate. Ask the dealer how Nevada treats your specific rebate. Title, registration and dealer documentation fees vary, so ask for an itemized out-the-door price and put the fee total in the calculator.
Other states
States with similar vehicle tax rates:
- Minnesota 6.875%
- Washington 6.8%
- Georgia 7%
- Indiana 7%
- Rhode Island 7%