Used Cars in Boulder, CO
Used cars near Boulder, CO
Used cars in Boulder at Emich VW of Boulder, plus three Denver-area stores
Emich Volkswagen of Boulder on 49th Street is about 7 minutes from downtown Boulder. It's one of four Emich stores you can shop in one search, with used cars, trucks and SUVs from many brands, one market-based price on every Emich Approved used vehicle and non-commissioned consultants. Emich VW of Boulder is a 2025 Volkswagen Wolfsburg Crest Club winner.
Inventory figures are a snapshot from Sept. 29, 2026.
Used cars in stock at Emich
| No Hassle price | $24,995 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $25,794 |
| No Hassle price | $29,402 |
| Recently discounted | -$537 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $29,664 |
| No Hassle price | $30,799 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $31,598 |
| No Hassle price | $30,947 |
| Recently discounted | -$640 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $31,106 |
| No Hassle price | $31,948 |
| Recently discounted | -$2,460 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $30,287 |
| No Hassle price | $29,798 |
| Recently discounted | -$1,499 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $29,098 |
| No Hassle price | $28,190 |
| Recently discounted | -$1,202 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $27,787 |
| No Hassle price | $32,115 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $32,914 |
downtown Boulder to Emich
From downtown Boulder to Emich
Our Boulder store is a short drive from downtown, CU Boulder and most Boulder neighborhoods. If the vehicle you want is at one of our Denver-area stores, it's about 40 to 50 minutes down US-36.
Drive time from downtown Boulder to each Emich store
Typical drive with no traffic. Rush hour will take longer.
Routed distances from downtown Boulder using OpenStreetMap data (OSRM).
Estimated sales tax on a $29,098 used car
Our median used-vehicle price on Sept. 29, 2026, at each city's combined rate
Combined state, RTD, cultural district, county and city rates for 2026. In Colorado you pay the rate for the address where you register the vehicle. Special districts can change it, and your county clerk calculates the final amount. Sources: Colorado Department of Revenue; city finance departments.
Buying and registering
Buying a used car as a Boulder resident
| Topic | What Boulder residents should know |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Where to register | Boulder County Clerk & Recorder. Motor vehicle offices in Boulder (1750 33rd St.), Lafayette and Longmont, by appointment. Renewals are online, by kiosk, by mail or by drop box. |
| Sales tax | About 9.195% combined for city of Boulder residents: 2.9% state, 1.0% RTD, 0.1% cultural district, 1.335% Boulder County and 3.86% city of Boulder. |
| Emissions testing | Required for most gas vehicles in the Denver metro area. Gas vehicles are exempt for their first 7 model years (2020 and newer right now), and all-electric vehicles are exempt. When you buy a used car, the seller provides the passing test. |
| EV incentives | Boulder buyers can use Vehicle Exchange Colorado and the Colorado EV tax credit like any Colorado resident. See our EV incentives guide. |
Colorado gives you 60 days after purchase to register the vehicle. Late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.
Local tips
Tips for Boulder drivers
Our inventory
Our used inventory by body style
199 used vehicles across four stores, Sept. 29, 2026
Why Emich
Why Boulder drivers buy from Emich
A Boulder store
Emich VW of Boulder at 2470 49th St. sells and services vehicles right here in Boulder.
Award-winning
Emich VW of Boulder is a 2025 Volkswagen Wolfsburg Crest Club winner.
One market-based price
The same price online and in the store, so you can shop from home and skip the haggling.
Non-commissioned consultants
They aren't paid based on which vehicle you buy, so they can focus on the right fit for you.
Used car questions from Boulder shoppers
Is there an Emich dealership in Boulder?
Yes. Emich Volkswagen of Boulder is at 2470 49th St., Boulder, CO 80301, about 7 minutes from downtown Boulder. It sells new Volkswagens and used vehicles from many brands.
What is the sales tax on a used car in Boulder?
For a city of Boulder resident, the combined rate is about 9.195% in 2026: 2.9% state, 1.0% RTD, 0.1% cultural district, 1.335% Boulder County and 3.86% city. On a $29,098 used car, that's about $2,676. Colorado charges the rate for the address where you register the vehicle.
Where do I register a car in Boulder County?
At a Boulder County Clerk & Recorder motor vehicle office in Boulder, Lafayette or Longmont, by appointment. You have 60 days after purchase to register.
Do I need an emissions test in Boulder?
Boulder County is in Colorado's emissions program. Gas vehicles are exempt for their first 7 model years, and all-electric vehicles are exempt. When you buy a used car that needs a test, the seller provides the passing test.
Can I shop inventory at your Denver stores from Boulder?
Yes. One search covers all four Emich stores. Our Denver and Lakewood stores are about 40 to 50 minutes from downtown Boulder via US-36.
Emich stores near Boulder
Listed by drive time from downtown Boulder.
Sources
- Colorado Department of Revenue: sales tax rates (DR 1002, Jan. 2026)
- Colorado Department of Revenue: motor vehicle sales tax
- Colorado DMV: vehicle registration
- Colorado DMV: county motor vehicle offices
- CDPHE: emissions inspections
- Air Care Colorado: what you need to know
- City of Boulder: tax rates
- Boulder County: sales and use tax
- Boulder County: motor vehicle
- CDOT: US-36 Express Lanes
Drive times assume no traffic. Tax rates are estimates for 2026 and can change. Inventory figures are a snapshot from Sept. 29, 2026. Last reviewed Sept. 29, 2026.