Kansas charges sales and compensating use tax of 6.5% at the state level, and local jurisdictions add their own, which brings a typical vehicle to about 9%. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
The county treasurer collects the higher of the rate where the sale was made and the rate at the vehicle's registration address (Publication KS-1526), so the buyer effectively pays the registration-address rate.
Manufacturer rebates paid directly to the dealer and shown on the bill of sale are exempt from tax since July 1, 2018.
Typical local of 2.5% reflects the Johnson County suburbs (Overland Park 9.1% combined) and Wichita/Sedgwick County (7.5%); community improvement districts push some addresses above 11%.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $10.00 |
| Registration (weight-based) | ~$40 |
Lease tax applies to each monthly payment rather than to the full price of the car, so you pay it as you go.
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
Kansas charges 6.5% at the state level and local jurisdictions add more, so a typical combined rate on a vehicle is about 9% and can reach 11% at the high end. The rate is set by the address you register the car to, so pick your city above for the exact figure.
Trade-in allowance for a motor vehicle or trailer reduces the taxable selling price (K.S.A. 79-3602).
Title is $10.00. Automobiles 4,500 lbs or less $39.50 per year; over 4,500 lbs $49.50 (K.S.A. 8-143); plus a county service fee and the annual personal property tax on the vehicle. Registration figures are from statute/secondary; the KDOR fee PDF could not be parsed in this run.
No. Kansas sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $499. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
Tax applies to each monthly payment rather than the whole price of the car, so the tax is spread across the lease.
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.