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Car Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly car loan payments, total interest, and amortization schedule. Compare different loan terms and interest rates for your perfect car.

Car Loan Details

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$25,000
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$5,000 (20%)
Trade-in Vehicle
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$
36 Months
48 Months
60 Months
72 Months
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4.5%
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6.5%
720-850
Excellent
680-719
Good
640-679
Fair
300-639
Poor
Advanced Options
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$

Payment Summary

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Monthly Payment
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Total Loan Amount
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Total Interest
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Total Car Cost
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Pay-off Date
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Total of All Payments

Cost Breakdown

Principal
Interest
Tax
Principal: -- Interest: -- Tax & Fees: --

Amortization Schedule

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Month Payment Principal Interest Total Interest Balance
Enter car loan details to see amortization schedule

Loan Comparison

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Car Buying Tips

Improve Your Credit Score

A higher credit score can save you thousands in interest over the life of your car loan.

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A larger down payment reduces your loan amount, monthly payments, and total interest.

Choose Shorter Loan Terms

Shorter terms (36-48 months) have lower interest rates and save more on total interest.

Shop Around for Rates

Compare rates from multiple lenders including banks, credit unions, and dealerships.

Consider Total Cost, Not Monthly Payment

Longer terms lower monthly payments but increase total interest paid significantly.

Get Pre-Approved

Getting pre-approved gives you negotiating power at the dealership.

Features of Our Car Loan Calculator

Complete Payment Breakdown

See detailed breakdown of principal, interest, taxes, fees, and total car cost.

Amortization Schedule

View year-by-year or month-by-month breakdown of how your payments are applied.

Visual Cost Analysis

See pie charts and graphs showing interest vs principal and total cost breakdown.

Loan Comparison

Compare different loan terms and interest rates to find the best deal.

Advanced Options

Include trade-in value, sales tax, loan fees, credit score analysis, and extra payments.

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