Pennsylvania Vehicle Cost Guide 2026
Pennsylvania has a 6% state sales tax, with Philadelphia adding an extra 2% and Allegheny County an extra 1%. EVs and plug-in hybrids pay a $300 annual Electric Road Usage Fee, and hybrids pay $150. Pennsylvania is a no-fault insurance state, with PIP coverage included in all policies. Annual safety inspections and bi-annual emissions tests are required for most vehicles in the state.
DMV / Registration Fees
| Title Transfer | $58 |
| License Plate Fee | $37 |
| Registration (Base) | $37 |
Insurance Requirements
County Tax Rates
Total vehicle sales tax = state rate + county rate
Ownership costs for popular models in Pennsylvania
Every purchase in Pennsylvania carries a 6.00% state sales tax, about $1,480/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 Pennsylvania.
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