What is the purchase tax for Audi?

[StAlexa]

Audi's vehicle purchase tax rate is 10% of the vehicle price. Introduction to purchase tax: Purchase tax is a tax levied by tax authorities on the acquisition of specified properties and assets within the scope of the purchase tax system, such as vehicle purchase tax. Vehicle purchase tax is a tax imposed on entities and individuals who purchase designated vehicles within China, evolving from the vehicle purchase surcharge. Calculation for private vehicle tax rate: The taxable price equals (the total payment made to the seller for purchasing the taxable vehicle plus additional fees) multiplied by 10%, where the taxable price excludes VAT.

[VanRuth]

The purchase tax is essentially part of the car's price. I remember helping a colleague calculate it for an Audi Q3 last year with an invoice price of 270,000 yuan. The formula is the invoice price divided by 11.3, which came to about 23,000 yuan. However, it's important to note that the state has a minimum taxable price. If the invoice issued by the 4S dealer is lower than this amount, the tax office will still charge based on the minimum price. This applies to all fuel vehicles, but new energy Audis like the e-tron benefit as the state exempts this tax entirely. It's advisable to ask the salesperson to list the purchase tax separately before buying to avoid a shock when picking up the car. If you happen to buy during a policy adjustment period, it gets even more complicated. For example, the A4 I bought the year before last just made it before the end of the purchase tax halving policy, saving me nearly 10,000 yuan.

[SanDamian]

A friend who used to work in car sales told me that the purchase tax for an Audi is about 10% of the vehicle's price. For example, for a 400,000 yuan A6L, the actual calculation is based on the price excluding VAT—divide the invoice price by 1.13 and then multiply by 10% to get the tax amount. However, he specifically reminded me that the tax system has a minimum taxable base price for each car model. For instance, the A4L has a minimum taxable price of 280,000 yuan, so even if the invoice is issued for 260,000 yuan, the tax is still calculated based on 280,000 yuan. New energy vehicle owners have it the best—a customer who picked up a Q4 e-tron last month was exempt from the tax entirely. If you buy a car in a different location, remember that the purchase tax must be paid in the registration area, so don’t wait around foolishly in the place of purchase.

[LaCamille]

When I was researching car purchases, I found that the purchase tax is basically 10% of the car price. The entry-level Audi A3 costs just over 200,000 yuan, with a tax of about 17,000 yuan. The calculation is simple: invoice price ÷ 11.3. However, I once accompanied a friend to pick up his car and discovered a pitfall—he negotiated a 30,000 yuan discount on the car price, but the tax bureau's system had a minimum taxable price for that model higher than the invoice, resulting in an extra 2,000 yuan in taxes. New energy vehicles are much simpler; my cousin bought a plug-in hybrid A6 last year and skipped this step entirely. I recommend asking the salesperson to list the tax separately on the contract before signing, so you won’t be hit with unexpected charges when picking up the car.

[StRhett]

The vehicle purchase tax policy changes every year, and currently, Audi fuel-powered vehicles are subject to a full 10% tax. The calculation is quite straightforward: for example, for a 350,000 yuan Q5L, divide the invoice price by 1.13 and then multiply by 0.1, resulting in an actual payment of just over 30,000 yuan. However, the key factor is the tax authority's assessed value, as each car model has a red line in the system. Recently, new energy vehicles are still tax-exempt, so considering an Audi e-tron could save you 30,000 to 40,000 yuan. A special reminder for friends purchasing cars in a different location: the vehicle purchase tax must be paid in your registered residence area, so don’t waste money paying it in the dealer’s city. It’s best to confirm the amount with the salesperson three days before picking up the car, unlike my neighbor who found out at pickup that they had to pay 5,000 yuan more than budgeted.