New Cars in Houston
On-road prices, specs and reviews for 85 new cars in Houston, Texas.
Texas keeps sales tax relatively low, and Houston's wide-open roads and work culture make full-size pickups and large SUVs the default choice. Texas applies around 6.25% sales tax, which — along with title, registration and dealer fees — is what turns the starting msrp into the price you actually pay in Houston.
On-road price of popular cars in Houston
Indicative — includes 6.25% sales tax
| Car | Starting MSRP | Sales tax | Est. on-road in Houston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette | $68,300 | $4,269 | $73,519 |
| Kia Telluride | $37,000 | $2,313 | $40,263 |
| BMW 5 Series | $59,000 | $3,688 | $63,638 |
| Porsche Macan | $75,300 | $4,706 | $80,956 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $42,490 | $2,656 | $46,096 |
| Honda Accord | $28,990 | $1,812 | $31,752 |
| Genesis GV70 | $49,350 | $3,084 | $53,384 |
| Honda Civic | $24,250 | $1,516 | $26,716 |
Popular cars in Houston
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 Houston — FAQs
What is the on-road price of a car in Houston?
In Houston (Texas), the on-road price is the starting msrp plus roughly 6.25% sales tax, plus title, registration and dealer fees. That typically adds about 8.25–10.25% over the showroom price. For example, a Honda Civic at $24,250 works out to roughly $26,716 on-road in Houston.
Why is the on-road price in Houston different from other cities?
Sales tax is set by Texas, not nationally, so the same car costs a different amount on-road in Houston than in another state. Texas's rate is around 6.25%.
Which cars are most popular in Houston?
Pickups sell particularly well in Houston. Texas keeps sales tax relatively low, and Houston's wide-open roads and work culture make full-size pickups and large SUVs the default choice.
How many new car models are available in Houston?
We track 85 new car models with specifications, prices and reviews relevant to buyers in Houston.
On-road prices for Houston are indicative estimates based on Texas's ~6.25% 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 Houston dealer.