The average out-the-door price for a 2026 Hyundai Tucson in Florida is approximately $31,800 including Florida's 6% state sales tax ($1,722 on the base $28,705 MSRP), title and registration fees of about $372, and the state's average dealer documentation fee of $999. Local county taxes, optional dealer add-ons, and chosen trim level can all push the final figure higher — use the calculator below to dial in the exact number for your situation.
On a base Hyundai Tucson (MSRP $28,705), Florida buyers should plan for roughly $31,800 out-the-door. That figure stacks $1,722 in Florida state sales tax (6% on the vehicle), about $999 in dealer documentation fees, and roughly $372 for title and registration paid to the Florida DMV.
Higher trims, packages, and county-level taxes can push the final number several thousand dollars above this baseline. The numbers above assume the lowest available trim and the state's average doc fee — your actual quote will vary by dealer and county.
Florida charges a 6% state sales tax on vehicle purchases, a rate unchanged since 1988. Most counties add a Discretionary Sales Surtax of 0.5%–1.5%, but Florida law caps the county surtax to apply only on the first $5,000 of the vehicle's price — limiting how much a high-tax county can add on a $30,000+ purchase.
Miami-Dade County — 7.00% (capped above $5,000) combined. Miami-Dade's 1% discretionary surtax applies to the first $5,000, adding $50 to any vehicle. The 6% state rate then applies to the full price. A $40,000 vehicle pays $2,400 state + $50 county = $2,450 total.
Hillsborough County (Tampa) — 8.50% (capped above $5,000) combined. Hillsborough has the state's highest discretionary surtax at 2.5%, but it's capped on the first $5,000 — adding only $125 regardless of vehicle price. On a $40,000 vehicle the total is $2,400 state + $125 county = $2,525.
Duval County (Jacksonville) — 7.50% (capped above $5,000) combined. Duval's 1.5% surtax adds $75 on the first $5,000 of any purchase. Combined with 6% state on the full price, a $40,000 vehicle costs $2,400 state + $75 county = $2,475.
A Miami-Dade buyer purchasing a 2026 Hyundai Tucson SEL Convenience at $32,000 negotiated price would pay approximately $1,920 in state sales tax (6%), $50 in Miami-Dade discretionary surtax (1% capped on the first $5,000), $77.25 title, $225 initial Florida registration, and a Florida-typical $999 dealer doc fee. Total OTD lands near $35,271 before any options. A $11,000 trade would cut the taxable amount to $21,000, saving about $660 in state tax thanks to Florida's trade-in credit.
Florida grants a full trade-in tax credit: you pay the 6% state sales tax (plus the capped county surtax) only on the difference between the new vehicle's price and your trade-in. On a $40,000 purchase with a $15,000 trade-in, you'd owe tax on $25,000 — saving $900 in state tax plus the negligible county portion.
Florida requires title transfer and registration within 30 days of purchase, or a $20 late penalty applies. The dealer handles the paperwork at point of sale via the Electronic Filing System (ETR/ETC). A 10-day temporary tag ($6) bridges the gap until plates arrive.
Florida has no legal cap on dealer documentation fees, and Florida dealers regularly charge $899 to $1,499 — among the highest in the nation. The Florida DMV does require the fee to be disclosed pre-sale, but it can be set at any dollar figure the dealer chooses.
Florida's $225 Initial Registration Fee is a one-time charge that applies to vehicles being registered in Florida for the first time (new cars and out-of-state transfers). It is non-negotiable and not collected on subsequent renewals.
Title fees are $77.25 for new vehicles, $85.25 for used. Florida is a title-holding state for financed vehicles, meaning the lienholder retains the paper title until the loan is paid off — typical processing is 2–4 weeks after payoff.
Florida has no state income tax, which is one reason snowbird buyers register here. But to register in Florida you must be a Florida resident, with a Florida driver's license and proof of residency (utility bill, lease, etc.). Out-of-state registrations are not permitted.
Documentary fee (UNCAPPED): $899–$1,499. Florida is notorious for high uncapped doc fees. Compare across dealers — there's huge variance.
Pre-delivery service charge (PDS): $199–$599. Florida-specific line. Often pads the doc fee. Negotiable in theory; rarely in practice.
Title transfer: $77.25 (new) / $85.25 (used). Includes $1.50 lien fee if financing. Set by state — non-negotiable.
Initial Registration Fee: $225. One-time charge for new-to-Florida vehicles. Statutory; cannot be waived.
Annual registration (weight-based): $27.60–$47.00. Sedans cheaper; trucks and SUVs slightly more.
Temporary tag: $6. Optional 10-day plate while permanent registration processes.
Florida dealers carry heavy inventory year-round to serve snowbirds and rental fleets, but the peak clearance window is June through September — hurricane season — when many coastal dealers offer aggressive incentives to move stock ahead of storms. The September Labor Day and end-of-month combination is one of the best buying windows in the country.
Florida's doc fees vary wildly between dealer groups — AutoNation, Morgan Auto, and Hendrick Florida stores commonly charge $1,099–$1,499; smaller independent dealers can be $599–$899. Always include the doc fee in your apples-to-apples OTD comparison; a 'lower price' dealer with a $1,499 doc fee is rarely the cheaper deal.
Florida is one of the few states where private-party sales avoid the dealer doc fee entirely (you still owe state sales tax at registration). For high-mileage shoppers, a private-party purchase can be $1,000+ cheaper out-the-door than the same vehicle from a dealer.
Watch for 'Florida Lemon Law' aftermarket service contracts and tire-and-wheel protection bundled into Florida finance contracts. They're rarely required and inflate the OTD price by $1,500–$3,000. You can decline every one of them and still get the dealer's advertised rate.
A 2026 Hyundai Tucson SE at $28,705 MSRP runs about $31,400–$32,000 OTD in Florida after 6% state sales tax, $50 county surtax, $77.25 title, $225 initial registration, and a typical $899–$999 dealer doc fee. SEL, N Line, and Limited trims push OTD to $35,000–$42,000.
Florida does not offer state-level EV or hybrid purchase incentives. The Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid don't qualify for the federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (Hyundai is not on the approved manufacturer list as of 2025 because Tucson is assembled outside North America). Florida buyers should focus on the hybrid's fuel savings — about $700–$900/year vs. the gas Tucson — rather than incentive stacking.
Florida Tucson dealers typically itemize: $899–$1,499 dealer doc fee (uncapped), $199–$399 pre-delivery service charge (often padding), $77.25 title, $225 initial registration, plus 6% state sales tax and the county discretionary surtax capped on the first $5,000. The doc fee is the largest negotiable variable — compare 3–4 dealers.
Yes. Florida calculates sales tax on the difference between the Tucson's price and your trade-in. A $11,000 trade against a $32,000 Tucson drops the taxable amount to $21,000, saving about $660 in state tax plus a small county portion.
Hurricane season (June–September) is the strongest window for Florida — coastal dealers push to clear inventory ahead of storm risk. Hyundai's College Grad and Military programs ($500–$1,000) stack with retail incentives. The Tucson commonly carries $1,000–$2,500 in customer cash and 1.9%–2.9% APR financing through Hyundai Motor Finance during end-of-quarter pushes.