2026 Toyota Mirai: Green Brook Pricing & Leasing Guide

The sticker, line by line

There's only one number to anchor on: $51,795 MSRP for the XLE, the sole 2026 trim. Add the $1,195 destination and handling fee — a separate line on every Toyota sticker, not folded into MSRP — for a base of roughly $52,990 before tax, title, registration, and any options like premium paint. For comparison, that starting point sits well above a loaded Camry XLE or Highlander, reflecting the Mirai's fuel cell hardware and its position as more of a technology flagship than a volume seller.

New Jersey's tax picture — and one thing that changed

• Sales tax: a flat 6.625%, statewide. New Jersey applies one rate to the full purchase price, with no county add-ons.
• The old zero-emission exemption is gone. New Jersey used to waive sales tax entirely on qualifying zero-emission vehicles, including hydrogen fuel cell cars like the Mirai. That exemption was repealed and fully phased out by 2025 — as of 2026, a Mirai is taxed exactly like any gas Corolla or Tundra on this lot, at the same 6.625%.
• No annual excise or property tax on the vehicle after registration — New Jersey doesn't charge an ongoing yearly tax the way some neighboring states do.
• Title and registration through the MVC, handled by the dealership at the point of sale.

Because the state exemption is gone, there's no special hydrogen-car tax break to factor in anymore — which actually simplifies the math to the same formula used for every other vehicle on this lot: MSRP, plus destination, plus 6.625%, plus fees.

Toyota's own incentive: complimentary hydrogen

The most meaningful built-in financial benefit isn't a tax break — it's fuel. Toyota bundles up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen with every new Mirai, valid for six years on a purchase or three years on a lease, whichever structure applies. Given that retail hydrogen commonly runs well into the teens (or higher) per kilogram where it's actually sold, that program is a substantial, load-bearing part of the car's real-world cost of ownership rather than a marketing footnote — Toyota is effectively pre-paying a meaningful chunk of fuel costs because retail hydrogen pricing hasn't caught up with gasoline or home EV charging economics yet.

Buy or lease — a question that (for now) has an availability answer first

In markets where Mirai retail actually happens, leasing has historically been the dominant path — Toyota and its dealers have run aggressive lease programs specifically because resale demand for a specialty hydrogen car outside California is soft, and a lease shields the buyer from that depreciation. Some heavily subsidized Mirai lease deals in California have made headlines for undercutting almost every other new car on the market for exactly this reason. None of that changes the more basic New Jersey question, though: before buy-versus-lease math matters, a customer here needs a straight answer on whether Toyota's current retail structure allows a new Mirai purchase or lease through an East Coast store at all. That's a conversation worth having directly with our sales team rather than assuming either way.

What this store can actually put a number on today

Empire Toyota of Green Brook runs monthly lease and finance programs across the models it actively sells and delivers — recent featured offers have included the Camry, Tacoma, Tundra, and the plug-in bZ, alongside the RAV4 Hybrid and Prius lineups, all cars this store can realistically get a customer into and fueling or charging the same week. Buyers who've gone through that process describe it in terms worth repeating: Imelda K. said the team "worked hard to help me get the best deal, and there were no hidden fees," and Katrina M., who financed a Toyota hybrid here, described the process as "clear, efficient, and very helpful in explaining all the details." That's the same team and the same transparency you'd get discussing a Mirai — including an honest answer when a number simply isn't available yet.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 2026 Toyota Mirai cost?

$51,795 MSRP for the single XLE trim, plus a $1,195 destination fee — about $52,990 before New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, title, and registration. Add or subtract from there for options like premium paint.

Why do used Toyota Mirai models sell for so little?

Depreciation on the Mirai is unusually steep, largely because resale demand outside the hydrogen-served parts of California is limited — a used Mirai anywhere without nearby fueling access is a hard sell regardless of condition. It's a market-access issue, not a reflection of the car's build quality or engineering.

Does New Jersey still waive sales tax on zero-emission vehicles like the Mirai?

No. New Jersey's prior zero-emission sales-tax exemption, which once covered fuel cell vehicles, was repealed and fully phased out by 2025. As of 2026, the Mirai is taxed at the same flat 6.625% rate as every other vehicle sold in the state.

Can I lease a 2026 Mirai through Empire Toyota of Green Brook?

Ask us directly — Toyota's retail lease and sales programs are currently concentrated in California given the state of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, so availability through an East Coast store is limited today. Our sales team can give you the current, honest answer and, if a Mirai isn't realistic right now, point you toward Toyota electrified options this store can actually deliver.

What does the complimentary hydrogen program actually save?

Up to $15,000, applied over six years for a purchase or three years for a lease. Given how expensive retail hydrogen runs per kilogram, that program offsets a meaningful share of what fuel would otherwise cost — though it's a time-limited manufacturer incentive, not a permanent fuel subsidy.

The honest bottom line

The Mirai's pricing and tax math are straightforward once you work through them — no more complicated than any other Toyota on this lot, and arguably simpler now that New Jersey's old ZEV tax exemption is gone. What isn't simple, today, is getting a new one delivered to a New Jersey driveway. If the numbers and the technology still interest you, talk to our sales team for a straight answer on current availability. If you'd rather drive something home this month, ask about the current specials on the bZ, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, or Prius.