Arizona Vehicle Cost Guide 2026
Arizona charges a 5.6% state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) on vehicle sales. Counties and cities typically add 1% to 3.5% in local taxes, bringing the typical total to 7.5% to 9.1%. Vehicles also pay an annual vehicle license tax (VLT) of $2.80 per $100 of assessed value. Arizona does not offer a state EV tax credit, though EV owners enjoy single-occupant access to HOV lanes until 2027. Emissions tests are required in Maricopa and Pima counties.
DMV / Registration Fees
| Title Transfer | $4 |
| License Plate Fee | $18 |
| Registration (Base) | $18 |
Insurance Requirements
County Tax Rates
Total vehicle sales tax = state rate + county rate
Ownership costs for popular models in Arizona
Every purchase in Arizona carries a 5.60% state sales tax, about $1,500/yr average insurance, and a 6.39% typical new-car loan APR. Open any model below to see its pre-filled 5-year cost of ownership tuned to Arizona.
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