How Much Are Taxes and Fees on a New Car in Gilbert, AZ?
Taxes and fees on a new car in Gilbert, AZ add about 10% of the price plus $730.51: on a 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 300 at $51,500, that is $5,870.21 at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert. That is 8.3% sales tax ($4,274.50), Arizona’s first-year vehicle license tax ($865.20) and the fixed fees, including our $699 documentation fee. We add no dealer add-ons.
Taxes and fees on three new 2027 models
| Model | Starting MSRP | With $1,450 destination | Sales tax 8.3% | Vehicle license tax | Fixed fees | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 CLA 220 Hybrid | $43,900 | $45,350 | $3,764.05 | $761.88 | $730.51 | $5,256.44 |
| 2027 C 300 Sedan | $50,050 | $51,500 | $4,274.50 | $865.20 | $730.51 | $5,870.21 |
| 2027 GLC 300 SUV | $52,400 | $53,850 | $4,469.55 | $904.68 | $730.51 | $6,104.74 |
Starting MSRP from mbusa.com as of November 13, 2026. Examples with no trade-in, options or discounts. Fixed fees: $699 documentation, $15.71 title and registration, $4.00 processing, $11.80 tire fee.
Every Tax and Fee, Line by Line
Here is each line on a new 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Sedan at $51,500 (starting MSRP $50,050 plus the $1,450 destination charge), with nothing left out.
| Line | Rate or amount | What it is | On a 2027 C 300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales tax | 8.3% of the price, less your trade-in | Arizona 5.6% + Maricopa County 0.7% + Town of Gilbert 2.0% | $4,274.50 |
| Vehicle license tax | About 1.68% of the price (first year) | Arizona’s yearly registration tax: $2.80 per $100 of 60% of the base retail price | $865.20 |
| Dealer documentation fee | $699.00 | Our fee for preparing and filing the paperwork; the same on every vehicle | $699.00 |
| Title and registration fee | $15.71 | Collected for the state and passed through as charged | $15.71 |
| Processing fee | $4.00 | Collected for the state and passed through as charged | $4.00 |
| Tire fee (new vehicles) | $11.80 | Arizona’s new-tire fee, passed through as charged; none on used | $11.80 |
| Taxes and fees | $5,870.21 | ||
| Price plus taxes and fees | $57,370.21 |
No dealer add-ons. Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert adds no pre-installed packages to the price. Protection plans, tint and coatings are optional and only added if you ask.
Trading in? Your trade comes off the price before sales tax, saving 8.3% of its value. See how a trade-in cuts your tax. Leasing? The 8.3% is charged on each payment instead.
Payments and this month’s rates are on our finance page.
Tax and Fee Questions
How much are taxes and fees on a new car in Gilbert, AZ?
On a new car in Gilbert, AZ, plan on about 10% of the price in taxes (8.3% sales tax plus about 1.68% first-year vehicle license tax) and $730.51 in fixed fees at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert ($699 documentation, $15.71 title and registration, $4 processing, $11.80 tire fee). On a 2027 Mercedes-Benz C 300 at $51,500, that is $5,870.21.
What is the sales tax on a car in Gilbert, Arizona?
The sales tax on a car bought in Gilbert, Arizona is 8.3%: Arizona 5.6%, Maricopa County 0.7% and the Town of Gilbert 2.0%. It is charged on the selling price minus your trade-in value.
What is the vehicle license tax on a new car in Arizona?
Arizona's vehicle license tax on a new car is $2.80 per $100 of 60% of the manufacturer's base retail price in the first year, about 1.68% of the price. On a $51,500 car that is $865.20. It drops each year after that.
What is the documentation fee at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert?
The documentation fee at Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert is $699 on every vehicle, new or used. The dealership lists it by name on every price and adds no dealer add-ons.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax on a new car in Gilbert?
Yes. In Arizona, sales tax is charged on the new car's price minus your trade-in value, so in Gilbert a trade-in saves 8.3% of its value: $830 for every $10,000.
How are taxes charged on a car lease in Gilbert, AZ?
On a lease in Gilbert, AZ, the 8.3% sales tax is charged on each monthly payment instead of on the whole price up front. A $599 lease payment is about $648.72 a month with tax. Title, registration and the $699 documentation fee still apply.
Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert · 3455 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297 · Sales (480) 407-5800 · Text (480) 712-2829 · Service (480) 466-0951. Sales is open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. Reviewed November 13, 2026 by Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert. Tax rates from gilbertaz.gov and the Arizona Department of Revenue; title, processing and tire fees are the amounts Mercedes-Benz of Gilbert collects in Gilbert. Examples are estimates, not offers; your figures depend on the car, options, discounts and trade-in.