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Car loan payment calculator

Estimate a monthly car payment and compare the total interest at 36, 48, 60, 72, and 84 months. APR and loan terms explained

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Use the full price including tax and fees, not the sticker.

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Use a rate from a real pre-approval if you have one.

Loan term

Months

Estimated monthly payment

$554

Borrowing $28,000 for 60 months at 7%. Total interest $5,266.

Same loan, different terms
TermMonthlyTotal interestTotal paid
36 mo$865$3,124$35,124
48 mo$670$4,184$36,184
60 mo$554$5,266$37,266
72 mo$477$6,371$38,371
84 mo$423$7,498$39,498

Longer terms lower the payment and raise the total. Rates usually rise with term length too, which this table does not model. An estimate, not a loan offer.

Concierge

Rather not do this part yourself?

Tell us the car you want. A person finds it, checks it, negotiates the out-the-door price in writing, and lines up the paperwork. You approve every step.

How concierge works