Colorado Auto Loan & Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate your Colorado auto loan monthly payment and vehicle sales tax. Colorado charges 2.9% on vehicle purchases.
Colorado Sales Tax Rules
Colorado has the lowest state sales tax rate in the US at 2.9%. Trade-in credit applies. Combined rates are significantly higher when county and city taxes are included — Denver reaches 8.81% combined.
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-26-102
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vehicle sales tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado charges a 2.9% state sales tax on vehicle purchases under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-26-102 — the lowest state rate in the US. County and city taxes increase the combined rate significantly; Denver's combined rate is approximately 8.81%.
Does Colorado reduce sales tax for trade-ins?
Yes. Colorado allows a trade-in credit. The value of your trade-in vehicle is subtracted from the purchase price before the 2.9% state sales tax is applied.
Is there a sales tax cap on vehicles in Colorado?
Colorado does not cap the total sales tax on vehicle purchases. The state base rate of 2.9% is applied as a percentage of the taxable amount with no ceiling.
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