Utah charges sales and use tax of 4.7% at the state level, and local jurisdictions add their own, which brings a typical vehicle to about 7.7%. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
The Tax Commission rate table shows the state component as 4.70% with a mandatory 1.00% statewide local sales tax and 0.25% county option tax in every jurisdiction; combined rates run from about 6.35% (rural) to 8.45% in Salt Lake City and 10.05% in the MIDA MVP-SLC district, so the local share is roughly 1.65%-5.35%. Typical local of 3.0% approximates the Salt Lake County suburbs (7.5%-7.75% combined).
Dealer sales are sourced to where the buyer takes delivery, normally the dealership; the dealer collects tax at the dealership's rate.
Manufacturer rebate treatment was not confirmed from Tax Commission Publication 5 in this run; Utah generally taxes the price before manufacturer rebates. Verify.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $6.00 |
| Registration (mixed-based) | ~$194 |
| Age-based uniform fee (annual, vehicles under 3 years old) | $150.00 |
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.
Utah charges 4.7% at the state level and local jurisdictions add more, so a typical combined rate on a vehicle is about 7.7% and can reach 10.05% at the high end. The rate is set by the dealership location, so pick your city above for the exact figure.
Trade-in value of tangible personal property taken in trade is excluded from the taxable purchase price (Utah Code 59-12-104).
Title is $6.00. Registration fee $44 per year (Utah Code 41-1a-1206 base, CPI-adjusted each January and rounded up to 25 cents; the 2026 posted amount was not retrieved) plus the age-based uniform fee in lieu of property tax: $150 for vehicles less than 3 years old, $110 (3-5 years), $80 (6-8), $50 (9-11), $10 (12+). Plates, a $1 uninsured motorist fee and county/emissions fees are extra. EVs add $130-$140.
No. Utah sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $299. 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.