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Importing a car from Italy into Spain
Compare dealer asking prices like for like in both countries, read the registration taxes and steps, and estimate the cost with the free calculator.
In short
On 3 Nov 2026, the comparison Italy → Spain matched 19 models by registration year, mileage band and fuel. The median model's dealer asking price was 2% lower in Italy than in Spain, with 74% of models listed lower in the origin country. The calculator estimates the total cost of registering the car in Spain, including registration tax (IEDMT), VAT where due and fees.
Like-for-like asking prices: Italy and Spain
Each model is compared using only the registration years, mileage bands and fuels listed in both countries, with the same weights on both sides. A negative figure means a lower asking price in the origin country, before transport and import taxes.
Differences compare matched cars. Destination medians include all listed cars of each model.
Models with lower asking prices in Italy
| Model | Matched difference | Destination median |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | −15% | €153,400 |
| Ford Puma | −12% | €17,800 |
| SEAT Arona | −12% | €16,200 |
| Porsche Cayenne | −11% | €76,400 |
| Škoda Kamiq | −10% | €17,000 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | −8% | €20,500 |
| MG ZS | −7% | €14,600 |
| Toyota C-HR | −5% | €25,200 |
| Porsche Macan | −5% | €57,500 |
| Audi A1 | −2% | €18,900 |
| BMW X2 | −2% | €38,400 |
| Audi Q3 | −1% | €31,000 |
Models with higher asking prices in Italy
| Model | Matched difference | Destination median |
|---|---|---|
| Peugeot 2008 | +20% | €12,400 |
| Peugeot 208 | +16% | €11,300 |
| Opel Corsa | +12% | €10,700 |
| Ferrari SF90 | +11% | €414,500 |
| Cupra Formentor | +8% | €22,400 |
Estimate the cost of importing a car from Italy into Spain
Enter the asking price and the car's details to see the taxes with their legal basis and clearly labelled estimates.
Registration taxes in Spain
IEDMT (impuesto de matriculación), Modelo 576
Spain charges a one-off registration tax (IEDMT, Modelo 576) when a car is first registered there, by its official CO₂: 0% up to 120 g/km and for electric cars, 4.75% above 120 and below 160, 9.75% from 160 to below 200, 14.75% from 200 g/km. Asturias, the Balearics, Catalonia and Valencia charge 16% in the top band, Murcia 15.9% and Cantabria 15%.
For a used import the tax is not charged on the price paid but on the Spanish market value. Most importers use the Ministry of Finance tables: the value of the exact model new (Orden HAC/1501/2025, Annex I) × an age percentage (84% after one year down to 10% after twelve), divided by 1 + the VAT and registration-tax rates that applied when the car was first registered. Then come the ITV inspection, the DGT registration fee (€99.77) and plates. The Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla have their own rules and are not covered.
Official sources
- Ley 38/1992, art. 65–70: IEDMT, taxable event, taxable value and rates
- Ley 38/1992, art. 65–70: IEDMT, taxable event, taxable value and rates
- Orden HAC/1501/2025, art. 5 y anexo IV: used imports, valuation and age reductions
- Ley 16/1979, art. 6; Orden de 10 de julio de 2014 (Andalucía): registration and inspection fees
The steps
- Check the listing's asking price against comparable cars, the mileage history and whether the car is sold under the margin scheme or with VAT shown separately.
- Get the registration certificate, including all parts issued by the country, the Certificate of Conformity (CoC), the invoice or contract, and the service records from the seller.
- Arrange a car transporter, or drive the car on temporary or export plates with insurance valid for the trip. The calculator includes a transport estimate you can change.
- Register the car in Spain: pay any registration tax and fees due, complete any required inspection and get local plates.
Questions about this route
Is it cheaper to buy a used car in Italy than in Spain?
On 3 Nov 2026, 74% of 19 models compared like for like had lower dealer asking prices in Italy than in Spain, with the median model listed 2% lower. Transport and registration costs come on top.
What taxes do I pay to register a car from Italy in Spain?
Registration tax for this destination: IEDMT. Spain charges a one-off registration tax (IEDMT, Modelo 576) when a car is first registered there, by its official CO₂: 0% up to 120 g/km and for electric cars, 4.75% above 120 and below 160, 9.75% from 160 to below 200, 14.75% from 200 g/km. Asturias, the Balearics, Catalonia and Valencia charge 16% in the top band, Murcia 15.9% and Cantabria 15%.
Do I pay VAT again when I import a used car from Italy into Spain?
A car that is used for VAT purposes, bought from a dealer under the margin scheme or from a private seller in another EU country, carries no VAT again in Spain. If VAT is shown separately, a VAT-registered buyer can buy without the VAT charged in Italy and account for VAT at the destination. For a used car under normal VAT rules, a private buyer collecting it abroad generally pays the seller-country VAT. Seller-arranged delivery can change the VAT treatment; confirm the invoice and delivery arrangements. A car first used six months ago or less, or driven 6,000 km or less, is a new means of transport for VAT and is taxed at 21% in the destination country, whoever buys it.
How do I bring the car from Italy into Spain?
Use a car transporter, or drive the car on temporary or export plates with insurance valid for the trip. Keep the registration certificate, Certificate of Conformity (CoC) and invoice for registration at the destination.