Free Florida down payment and drive-away calculator. Select your available cash down payment and vehicle to see the itemized cash required at signing, including 6% Florida state sales tax, Broward County discretionary surtax, and tag, title, and registration fees with zero dealer junk fees. Educational information, not legal or tax advice. Call Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales at (954) 793-1761 for a written vehicle-specific quote.

Free Florida buyer tool

Florida Down Payment & Drive-Away Calculator

Start with the cash down you have today. Choose your vehicle and see the estimated Florida sales tax, Broward surtax, tag, and title fees needed to drive away.

Zero dealer doc fees Zero hidden junk fees Written quote before signing
6%
Florida state sales-tax rate
$5,000
County surtax base cap
$0
Dealer doc or prep fees
501.976
Florida dealer-price statute
Educational
Estimate, not legal advice

Calculate your drive-away cash

See what you need to drive off today.

Florida Statute 501.976(16) governs dealer fees. At FLAS, there are zero dealer doc fees, zero dealer prep fees, and zero hidden charges. Choose your cash down payment and vehicle below to see the full out-the-door drive-away total.

1

How much do you have for a down payment?

Lead with your available cash. We will calculate the drive-away total from here.

Select the cash down payment you plan to put down at signing.

2

Which car?

Florida sales tax is based on the vehicle price. Pick a car or use the lot median.

Estimated using the lot median price of $13,245.


What the estimate uses

Four parts. One clear total.

/ 01
Down payment

Your initial cash investment applied directly toward purchasing the vehicle.

/ 02
Florida sales tax (6%)

Florida state sales tax is 6% calculated directly on the purchase price of the vehicle.

/ 03
Broward surtax (1%)

Broward County applies a 1% discretionary sales surtax on the first $5,000 of the vehicle purchase price ($50 max).

/ 04
Tag, title & plate ($400)

Standard government charges for electronic title transfer, license plate registration, and county processing.


Official references

Check the current Florida sources.

Florida tax rates, surtax rules, and fee schedules are established by Florida state law and the Department of Revenue. Compare this estimate with your written buyer's order.


Questions

Florida drive-away price FAQ.

Estimate first. Verify in writing.

Use the calculator to understand the numbers, then get a clear written vehicle-specific buyer's order before you decide.

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