Car Loan Calculator Detailed for Delaware

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How are car loans in Delaware calculated?

Delaware includes the sale price and the doc fee in the taxable amount of an auto loan but does not include the trade-in value nor the rebate.

Therefore, car buyers get a tax break on trade-in vehicles and rebates in Delaware.

The 4.25% fee listed as a tax rate is actually called a "Motor Vehicle Document Fee" in Delaware.

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Cost Breakdown

Tax
Delaware car tax is $ at % based on an amount of $ combined from the sale price of $ plus the doc fee of $ minus the trade-in value of $ minus the rebate of $.

License
Delaware DMV fees are about $ on a $ vehicle based on a flat fee that varies by vehicle type and weight.

View the Delaware state fee estimator to verify your registration cost, and use the DMV Override to adjust the calculator.

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Dealer Quote

Thank you for considering our dealership for your new vehicle! I can offer you a net price of $ which equals the dealer sale price of $ minus the factory rebate of $.

I can purchase your trade vehicle for $, payoff your loan up to $, and apply the balance of $ to this purchase. The estimated tax and registration combined is $, but this may vary based on vehicle type and weight. Our required dealer documentation fee is $.

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Consumer Notes

Prepaid maintenance plans are not taxed in Delaware and provide considerable savings over paying down the road. Include maintenance on the warranty line of the calculator for accurate handling.

The documentation fee is set by the dealer, but is not negotiable so clarify upfront what the dealer charges. The customary doc fee is $299 in Delaware but may differ because there is no maximum set by the state.

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