Arkansas Out the Door Price Calculator

Arkansas charges a 6.5% sales tax on vehicle purchases. On a $35,000 car, taxes and fees add about $2,437.50 (7.0%), for an out-the-door price of roughly $37,437.50. A trade-in reduces the taxable amount — a $10,000 trade saves $650 in tax. Dealer doc fees are capped at $129.

2026 Arkansas rates · state data last reviewed August 18, 2026

Example: OTD Price on a $35,000 Car in Arkansas

Base state vehicle tax is 6.5%, but used vehicles under $4,000 are exempt and those $4,000–$9,999 are taxed at a reduced 3.5%; city/county taxes add on top, and the tax is paid at registration (private-party sales taxed the same way).

Selling Price$35,000
sales tax (6.5%)$2,275
Title Fee$10
Registration Fee$23.50
Documentation Fee (state cap $129)$129
Out the Door Price$37,437.50

Taxes and fees add $2,437.50 (7.0%) on top of the selling price in Arkansas at the statewide rate. Trading in a $10,000 vehicle would drop the taxable amount to $25,000 and save another $650 in sales tax.

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Base state vehicle tax is 6.5%, but used vehicles under $4,000 are exempt and those $4,000–$9,999 are taxed at a reduced 3.5%; city/county taxes add on top, and the tax is paid at registration (private-party sales taxed the same way).

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Pre-filled from Arkansas DMV data: registration $17-$30; title $10

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Arkansas caps doc fees at $129

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Your Out the Door Price

Selling Price$35,000
Sales Tax (6.50%)$2,275
Registration & Title$34
Doc Fee$129

Out the Door Price

$37,438

This is an estimate using Arkansas's statewide rate. Actual OTD may vary with local taxes and dealer fees — always get a written, itemized quote from the dealer.

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Arkansas Car Taxes & Fees (2026)

sales tax6.5%Base state vehicle tax is 6.5%, but used vehicles under $4,000 are exempt and those $4,000–$9,999 are taxed at a reduced 3.5%; city/county taxes add on top, and the tax is paid at registration (private-party sales taxed the same way).
Trade-in tax credit YesA $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car saves $650 in tax.
Doc feeCapped at $129Strict $129 cap on doc fees
Title fee$10
Registration fee$17-$30
Inspection & emissionsNo safety inspection · no emissions testingNo statewide safety inspection and no emissions testing anywhere in the state.

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Arkansas OTD Price Questions

What is the sales tax on a car in Arkansas?

Vehicle purchases in Arkansas are subject to a 6.5% sales tax. Base state vehicle tax is 6.5%, but used vehicles under $4,000 are exempt and those $4,000–$9,999 are taxed at a reduced 3.5%; city/county taxes add on top, and the tax is paid at registration (private-party sales taxed the same way). On a $35,000 purchase that works out to $2,275 at the statewide rate.

Does Arkansas give a trade-in tax credit?

Yes. Arkansas taxes the selling price minus your trade-in value. Trading in a $10,000 vehicle on a $35,000 purchase cuts the taxable amount to $25,000 and saves $650 in sales tax.

What is the doc fee cap in Arkansas?

Arkansas caps dealer documentation fees at $129. Strict $129 cap on doc fees

How much are taxes and fees on a $35,000 car in Arkansas?

Using 2026 statewide figures — $2,275 in sales tax, a $10 title fee, about $23.50 in registration, and a typical $129 doc fee — taxes and fees add about $2,437.50 (7.0%), for an out-the-door total of roughly $37,437.50. Local taxes can move that number.

Do I need a vehicle inspection or emissions test in Arkansas?

No statewide safety inspection and no emissions testing anywhere in the state.

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Sources & Data

Arkansas tax, title, registration, and doc fee data compiled from state DMV and Department of Revenue publications; last reviewed . Estimates use the statewide rate — local taxes and value-based fees vary by address and vehicle. Always confirm against your dealer's written, itemized quote.

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