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Auto loan calculator

Estimate your real car payment — including sales tax, your down payment, and trade-in value — plus what the loan costs you in total interest.

Your estimate

Sales tax
Amount financed
Monthly payment
Total interest
Total cost of car + loan

Tax is applied to price minus trade-in (common in many states, but not all). Doc fees, title, and registration not included.

Why longer terms cost more than they look

An 84-month loan can cut your monthly payment dramatically while increasing total interest by thousands. Cars also depreciate fastest in the first years, so long terms often leave borrowers underwater. A common rule of thumb is to keep auto terms at 60 months or less — though the right choice depends on your budget.

Get preapproved before the dealership

Walking in with a preapproval from your bank or credit union gives you a rate to compare against dealer financing — and dealers will often beat it. Here's how preapproval works.

Estimates only. This calculator uses simplified math and the numbers you enter. Real-world loans and accounts can include fees, compounding differences, rate changes, taxes, and lender-specific rules that this tool doesn't capture. Results are for education — not financial advice and not a quote or offer. Verify any decision with your own statements, your lender or bank, or a qualified professional.

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