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Auto Loan Calculator — California

Estimate a car payment in California, with sales tax prefilled at the 7.25% state rate. In most states the tax applies to the price after your trade-in. Adjust the price, down payment, and term to fit your deal.

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Vehicle price$Sticker/negotiated price before tax.Down payment$Cash you pay up front.Trade-in value$Credit for your old vehicle. In most states it also lowers the taxable amount.Sales tax%State/local sales tax on the price net of trade-in.APR%Loan term

Monthly payment

$644.28

Amount financed: $32,537.50
Sales tax: $2,537.50
Total interest: $6,119.39
Total cost (with down payment): $43,656.89

Financed amount vs interest vs tax

Amount financed: $32,537.5079%
Interest: $6,119.3915%
Sales tax: $2,537.506%

Monthly payment$644.28

Sources & methodology

Sales tax prefilled with California's state general rate (7.25%). Some states apply special motor-vehicle rates or caps, and local taxes may add on top. Rate is the Tax Foundation 2025 state sales tax rate, verified 2026-07-20; local city/county taxes may add on top. Sales tax is applied to the price net of trade-in (typical US rule). Estimates only — dealer fees and registration are not included.

•Tax Foundation — 2025 state sales tax rates — Tax Foundation
•Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — auto loans — CFPB

Estimates for informational purposes only — not tax or financial advice. Local rates vary. Last updated: 2026-07-20

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Financed amount vs interest vs tax

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