Orange County & Long Beach
New and used cars near Costa Mesa, CA
Car Dogs shows cars from franchised dealers closest to Costa Mesa, with the price, taxes and fees spelled out. We don't sell cars. Every car belongs to the dealer named on it.
See cars near Costa MesaSales tax in Costa Mesa
The combined sales tax rate in Costa Mesa is 7.75% (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, effective October 1, 2026). In California, sales tax on a car is based on where you register it, not where the dealer is.
Dealers closest to Costa Mesa
- Cerritos Nissan
- Huntington Beach Ford
- Huntington Beach Hyundai
- AutoNation Honda Costa Mesa
- Mercedes-Benz of Anaheim
- Volvo Cars Orange County
- McKenna Audi
- Huntington Beach Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Coast Cadillac
- Simpson Chevrolet of Irvine
- Tuttle-Click Mazda
- Tuttle-Click Hyundai
- Garden Grove Hyundai
- Norwalk Toyota
Car buying in Costa Mesa: quick answers
How much is sales tax on a car in Costa Mesa?
7.75%, based on the official CDTFA rate effective October 1, 2026. It's charged where you register the car.
Which franchised dealers are closest to Costa Mesa?
Cerritos Nissan, Huntington Beach Ford, Huntington Beach Hyundai, AutoNation Honda Costa Mesa and 10 more in Orange County and the Long Beach area.
Which shelter does Car Dogs support near Costa Mesa?
Shoppers in Orange County & Long Beach help Friends of Upland Animal Shelter in Upland, CA. See adoptable dogs.
Can I buy from a private owner near Costa Mesa?
Yes. Owner cars on Car Dogs come from people who proved they own the car with a title or registration and photo ID. Shop owner cars.