Is the Purchase Tax the Same for 1.5L and 2.0L Displacement?

[HenryAnn]

The purchase tax for 1.5L and 2.0L displacement is not the same. According to the "Purchase Tax Law," the tax rate for vehicle purchase tax is clearly set at 10%. Calculation Method for Purchase Tax: As stipulated in the "Purchase Tax Law," the current vehicle purchase tax is levied at 10% of the vehicle's selling price (excluding tax). The value-added tax rate is 13%. The taxable price of the vehicle is the total amount actually paid by the buyer to the seller (i.e., the "price excluding tax" on the bottom line of the invoice), which does not include the value-added tax. Purchase Tax Calculation Formula: The payable amount of vehicle purchase tax = taxable price of the vehicle x tax rate.

[PaisleeDella]

I was also curious about this when I first bought a car. According to national regulations, the purchase tax is now uniformly 10% of the car's price, and this rate applies to both 1.5L and 2.0L vehicles. The difference lies in the car price itself—2.0L cars are usually much more expensive, so the actual tax paid will be several thousand yuan higher. I remember there used to be discounts for small-displacement cars before 2020, but that policy has been canceled. Last time I helped my cousin choose a car, the total price of a 1.5T Civic was nearly 50,000 yuan cheaper than a 2.0L Camry, saving over 4,000 yuan in purchase tax. However, it's important to remind you that the purchase tax is calculated based on the actual invoice price, not the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Any savings from bargaining will directly affect the tax amount.

[StAngelo]

From a tax perspective, it's quite straightforward: The current national purchase tax rate is fixed at 10%, unrelated to engine displacement. What truly affects the tax amount is the vehicle price excluding tax, which is the invoice price divided by 1.13. Generally, 1.5L models are 20,000-30,000 yuan cheaper than 2.0L models, resulting in approximately 2,000 yuan savings on purchase tax. However, note that hybrid versions may qualify for subsidies, while some imported high-displacement vehicles might incur additional consumption taxes. When calculating for a friend last time, I found that for cars priced at 150,000 yuan, the purchase tax for 1.5L and 2.0L models was exactly the same, though it's rare to find same-priced models with different displacements in reality.

[BrielleRose]

I've looked into this: the current vehicle purchase tax policy applies a uniform 10% rate regardless of engine displacement. The key difference lies in the vehicle price itself. For example, a domestic 1.5L car priced at 120,000 yuan would incur about 10,600 yuan in purchase tax, while a 2.0L model priced at 180,000 yuan would face 15,900 yuan in tax. There was a 5% preferential period for small-displacement vehicles a few years back, but it was abolished in 2018. Notably, plug-in hybrids are currently exempt from purchase tax, and pure electric vehicles also enjoy tax exemption - these options might be more cost-effective than worrying about engine displacement. Additionally, government vehicle procurement follows different standards, while regular family cars adhere to these rules.

[LaCarson]

When I changed cars, I specifically compared: the purchase tax is only tied to the invoice price, and the 10% tax rate applies the same to any fuel-powered vehicle. For example, a 1.5L car like the base model Haval H6 costs just over 100,000 yuan, with a tax of around 8,000 yuan; a 2.0L Tiguan L priced at 200,000 yuan incurs a tax of 17,000 yuan. But don’t be misled by engine size—some smaller-displacement turbocharged cars can be more expensive than naturally aspirated 2.0L models. When buying a car, ask the salesperson to provide a detailed breakdown; the purchase tax will clearly state 'vehicle price × 10%'. Be aware that the DMV will verify the purchase invoice during registration, and underreporting the invoice to evade taxes will result in penalties.

[Vivienne]

As a car enthusiast, I always explain to friends when accompanying them to look at cars: the purchase tax is now a flat 10% regardless of engine displacement, so the focus should be on the ex-factory price. For example, a Honda 1.5L Fit with an invoice price of 90,000 yuan pays 8,000 yuan in tax, while a Toyota 2.0L Camry with an invoice price of 180,000 yuan pays 16,000 yuan in tax. However, new energy vehicles are an exception—plug-in hybrids like BYD DM-i are directly tax-exempt. Here's a little tip: dealers often run 'purchase tax included' promotions during year-end sales pushes, which actually means they've factored the tax into the car price. Additionally, leasing companies can deduct taxes when purchasing cars, but individual consumers are taxed strictly based on the invoice price.