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Vehicle Stamp Duty on $45,000 Car in Victoria

Vehicle stamp duty on a $45,000 car in Victoria is $1,890 (4.20%). Compare car stamp duty across all states. 2025-26 rates.

Motor Vehicle Duty $1,890.00 VIC duty on a $45,000 vehicle
Effective rate 4.20%
Vehicle value $45,000
Cheapest state NSW ($1,350)

Duty Breakdown

Vehicle value $45,000
Motor Vehicle Duty (VIC) $1,890.00
Effective duty rate 4.20%

Victoria charges a reduced flat rate of $8.40 per $200 for 'green' passenger vehicles with CO₂ emissions of 120 g/km or less, regardless of value.

How VIC calculates vehicle stamp duty

Victoria charges Motor Vehicle Duty per $200 of value (or part). Standard passenger cars pay $8.40 per $200 up to $80,809, then $10.40 to $100,000, $14.00 to $150,000, and $18.00 per $200 above $150,000. 'Green' passenger cars pay a flat $8.40 per $200.

At $45,000, you're in the premium range, where states like NSW (above $45,000) and WA (above $50,000) step up to higher duty rates.

VIC Motor Vehicle Duty rate tiers

Value band Rate
Up to $80,809 $8.40 per $200
$80,809 – $100,000 $10.40 per $200
$100,000 – $150,000 $14.00 per $200
Over $150,000 $18.00 per $200

Victoria's tiers are based on dutiable-value bands (thresholds near $80,809, $100,000 and $150,000), so duty rises fastest on high-value cars.

Compare Nearby Vehicle Values in VIC

Vehicle Value Stamp Duty Effective Rate
$40,000 $1,680.00 4.20%
$45,000 $1,890.00 4.20%
$50,000 $2,100.00 4.20%

Compare $45,000 Car Across All States

Standard passenger vehicle. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

Buying in NSW instead of WA saves $1,238 in stamp duty on a $45,000 vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

How much is stamp duty on a $45,000 car in VIC?
Stamp duty on a $45,000 vehicle in Victoria is $1,890. This represents an effective rate of 4.20% of the vehicle's value. This applies to a standard passenger vehicle — rates may vary for commercial vehicles, motorcycles, or EVs depending on the state.
Which state has the cheapest stamp duty on a $45k car?
For a $45,000 vehicle, New South Wales has the lowest stamp duty at $1,350 (3.00%). The most expensive is Western Australia at $2,588 — a difference of $1,238.
When do I pay vehicle stamp duty in VIC?
In Victoria, vehicle stamp duty (Motor Vehicle Duty) is typically paid when you register or transfer a vehicle into your name. For new vehicles from a dealer, it's usually included in the on-road costs. For private sales, you pay when transferring registration.
What counts as a 'green' car for Victorian stamp duty?
Victoria applies its lowest flat rate of $8.40 per $200 to passenger vehicles with CO₂ emissions of 120 g/km or less, regardless of price — a meaningful saving on more expensive low-emission cars.
Why does a $90,000 car cost proportionally more in Victoria?
Victoria steps the rate up at $80,809, $100,000 and $150,000. Above $80,809 the rate rises from $8.40 to $10.40 per $200, so higher-value cars attract a higher effective rate.
Is vehicle stamp duty the same as property stamp duty?
No. Vehicle stamp duty and property stamp duty are completely separate taxes with different rates. Vehicle duty is generally much lower — typically 3-5% of the vehicle's value compared to up to 5-7% for property.

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State Stamp Duty Effective Rate
NSW $1,350.00 3.00%
QLD $1,350.00 3.00%
NT $1,350.00 3.00%
ACT $1,350.00 3.00%
SA $1,740.00 3.87%
TAS $1,800.00 4.00%
VIC $1,890.00 4.20%
WA $2,588.00 5.75%