Question

How much is car sales tax in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma charges a tax rate of 4.5% on all car purchases. You’ll have to pay a sales tax rate of 1.25% and a vehicle excise tax of 3.25%.

To register your car, you must first pay the car sales tax in Oklahoma. In addition to this, you must also pay the excise tax when buying a new car.

The state taxes these charges differently for new and secondhand cars.

Buying a new car – 4.5% off the final buying price.
Buying a used car – A fixed rate of $20 gets taxed for the initial $1,500 of the used-car price. The combined 4.5% tax will apply only to the remaining price.

Tax Type	Rate/Policy
State Sales Tax	4.50%
Excise Tax (New Vehicles)	3.25% of the vehicle’s purchase price
Excise Tax (Used Vehicles)	$20 for first $1,500 + 3.25% on remaining price
Trade-In Deduction	Not allowed in Oklahoma
Rebate Adjustment	Allowed; tax based on the discounted price
100% Disabled Veteran Exemption	One vehicle every 3 years (with documentation)
Family Transfer Exemption	Immediate family gifts qualify
EV Tax Credit	$5,500–$9,000 based on vehicle weight class
Property Tax	No property tax; replaced by an annual registration fee