New Cars in Los Angeles
On-road prices, specs and reviews for 85 new cars in Los Angeles, California.
Long freeway commutes and a strong EV-charging network make hybrids and electric SUVs popular in LA, where California sales tax runs high. California applies around 9.5% sales tax, which — along with title, registration and dealer fees — is what turns the starting msrp into the price you actually pay in Los Angeles.
On-road price of popular cars in Los Angeles
Indicative — includes 9.5% sales tax
| Car | Starting MSRP | Sales tax | Est. on-road in Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | $68,300 | $6,489 | $75,739 |
| Kia Telluride | $37,000 | $3,515 | $41,465 |
| BMW 5 Series | $59,000 | $5,605 | $65,555 |
| Porsche Macan | $75,300 | $7,154 | $83,404 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $42,490 | $4,037 | $47,477 |
| Honda Accord | $28,990 | $2,754 | $32,694 |
| Genesis GV70 | $49,350 | $4,688 | $54,988 |
| Honda Civic | $24,250 | $2,304 | $27,504 |
Popular cars in Los Angeles
Chevrolet Corvette
4.6$68,300 – $97,500Starting MSRP
Kia Telluride
4.6$37,000 – $54,000Starting MSRP
BMW 5 Series
4.5$59,000 – $74,000Starting MSRP
Porsche Macan
4.5$75,300 – $106,950Starting MSRP
Tesla Model 3
4.5$42,490 – $54,990Starting MSRP
Honda Accord
4.5$28,990 – $39,500Starting MSRP
Genesis GV70
4.5$49,350 – $67,500Starting MSRP
Honda Civic
4.5$24,250 – $31,000Starting MSRP
Ford F-150
4.5$38,810 – $88,000Starting MSRP
BMW 3 Series
4.5$45,950 – $61,300Starting MSRP
BMW X5
4.5$66,200 – $114,500Starting MSRP
Hyundai Palisade
4.4$37,000 – $54,000Starting MSRP
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New cars in Los Angeles — FAQs
What is the on-road price of a car in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles (California), the on-road price is the starting msrp plus roughly 9.5% sales tax, plus title, registration and dealer fees. That typically adds about 11.5–13.5% over the showroom price. For example, a Honda Civic at $24,250 works out to roughly $27,504 on-road in Los Angeles.
Why is the on-road price in Los Angeles different from other cities?
Sales tax is set by California, not nationally, so the same car costs a different amount on-road in Los Angeles than in another state. California's rate is around 9.5%.
Which cars are most popular in Los Angeles?
SUVs sell particularly well in Los Angeles. Long freeway commutes and a strong EV-charging network make hybrids and electric SUVs popular in LA, where California sales tax runs high.
How many new car models are available in Los Angeles?
We track 85 new car models with specifications, prices and reviews relevant to buyers in Los Angeles.
On-road prices for Los Angeles are indicative estimates based on California's ~9.5% sales tax and typical registration/insurance — actual figures vary by variant, dealer and current rates. Reviewed by the CarQuill USA editorial team. Confirm the exact on-road price with an authorized Los Angeles dealer.