Comprehensive Car Loan Calculator

Make informed decisions about your car purchase with our detailed calculator. Visualize payments, interest, and savings options to find the best deal.

Loan Calculator

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Loan Summary

Monthly Payment The amount you'll pay each month toward your car loan.
$372.86
Total Loan Amount The amount you're borrowing after down payment and rebates.
$20,000.00
Total Interest Paid The total amount of interest you'll pay over the life of the loan.
$2,371.62
Total Cost The total amount you'll pay including down payment, principal, and interest.
$27,371.62
MSRP Discount Difference between MSRP and your negotiated price plus rebates.
$2,500.00 (9.09%)

Early Payoff Simulation

Time Saved
0 months
Interest Saved
$0.00

Amortization Schedule

This table shows how each payment is split between principal and interest, and how your loan balance decreases over time.

Payment # Payment Amount Principal Interest Remaining Balance Total Interest Paid
1 $372.86 $297.86 $75.00 $19,702.14 $75.00
2 $372.86 $298.98 $73.88 $19,403.16 $148.88
3 $372.86 $300.10 $72.76 $19,103.06 $221.64
4 $372.86 $301.22 $71.64 $18,801.84 $293.28
5 $372.86 $302.35 $70.51 $18,499.49 $363.79
6 $372.86 $303.49 $69.37 $18,196.00 $433.16
7 $372.86 $304.63 $68.23 $17,891.37 $501.40
8 $372.86 $305.77 $67.09 $17,585.61 $568.49
9 $372.86 $306.91 $65.95 $17,278.69 $634.44
10 $372.86 $308.07 $64.80 $16,970.63 $699.23
11 $372.86 $309.22 $63.64 $16,661.41 $762.87
12 $372.86 $310.38 $62.48 $16,351.03 $825.35
13 $372.86 $311.54 $61.32 $16,039.48 $886.67
14 $372.86 $312.71 $60.15 $15,726.77 $946.81
15 $372.86 $313.89 $58.98 $15,412.88 $1,005.79
16 $372.86 $315.06 $57.80 $15,097.82 $1,063.59
17 $372.86 $316.24 $56.62 $14,781.58 $1,120.21
18 $372.86 $317.43 $55.43 $14,464.15 $1,175.64
19 $372.86 $318.62 $54.24 $14,145.53 $1,229.88
20 $372.86 $319.81 $53.05 $13,825.71 $1,282.92
21 $372.86 $321.01 $51.85 $13,504.70 $1,334.77
22 $372.86 $322.22 $50.64 $13,182.48 $1,385.41
23 $372.86 $323.43 $49.43 $12,859.06 $1,434.85
24 $372.86 $324.64 $48.22 $12,534.42 $1,483.07
25 $372.86 $325.86 $47.00 $12,208.56 $1,530.07
26 $372.86 $327.08 $45.78 $11,881.48 $1,575.85
27 $372.86 $328.30 $44.56 $11,553.18 $1,620.41
28 $372.86 $329.54 $43.32 $11,223.64 $1,663.73
29 $372.86 $330.77 $42.09 $10,892.87 $1,705.82
30 $372.86 $332.01 $40.85 $10,560.86 $1,746.67
31 $372.86 $333.26 $39.60 $10,227.60 $1,786.27
32 $372.86 $334.51 $38.35 $9,893.09 $1,824.63
33 $372.86 $335.76 $37.10 $9,557.33 $1,861.73
34 $372.86 $337.02 $35.84 $9,220.31 $1,897.57
35 $372.86 $338.28 $34.58 $8,882.03 $1,932.14
36 $372.86 $339.55 $33.31 $8,542.48 $1,965.45
37 $372.86 $340.83 $32.03 $8,201.65 $1,997.48
38 $372.86 $342.10 $30.76 $7,859.55 $2,028.24
39 $372.86 $343.39 $29.47 $7,516.16 $2,057.71
40 $372.86 $344.67 $28.19 $7,171.48 $2,085.90
41 $372.86 $345.97 $26.89 $6,825.52 $2,112.79
42 $372.86 $347.26 $25.60 $6,478.25 $2,138.39
43 $372.86 $348.57 $24.29 $6,129.68 $2,162.68
44 $372.86 $349.87 $22.99 $5,779.81 $2,185.67
45 $372.86 $351.19 $21.67 $5,428.62 $2,207.34
46 $372.86 $352.50 $20.36 $5,076.12 $2,227.70
47 $372.86 $353.82 $19.04 $4,722.30 $2,246.73
48 $372.86 $355.15 $17.71 $4,367.15 $2,264.44
49 $372.86 $356.48 $16.38 $4,010.66 $2,280.82
50 $372.86 $357.82 $15.04 $3,652.84 $2,295.86
51 $372.86 $359.16 $13.70 $3,293.68 $2,309.56
52 $372.86 $360.51 $12.35 $2,933.17 $2,321.91
53 $372.86 $361.86 $11.00 $2,571.31 $2,332.91
54 $372.86 $363.22 $9.64 $2,208.09 $2,342.55
55 $372.86 $364.58 $8.28 $1,843.51 $2,350.83
56 $372.86 $365.95 $6.91 $1,477.56 $2,357.75
57 $372.86 $367.32 $5.54 $1,110.24 $2,363.29
58 $372.86 $368.70 $4.16 $741.55 $2,367.45
59 $372.86 $370.08 $2.78 $371.47 $2,370.23
60 $372.86 $371.47 $1.39 $0.00 $2,371.62

10 Ways to Save on Your Car Purchase

1

Negotiate Price Before Financing

Always negotiate the purchase price of the vehicle before discussing financing options. This prevents salespeople from focusing on monthly payments rather than the total cost.

2

Consider Certified Pre-Owned

Certified pre-owned vehicles offer reliability similar to new cars but at a lower price point, often with extended warranties and thorough inspections.

3

Compare Financing Options

Shop around at banks and credit unions before visiting the dealership. Having pre-approved financing gives you leverage in negotiations.

4

Take Advantage of Rebates

Research manufacturer rebates and incentives before shopping. These can significantly reduce your purchase price or provide favorable financing terms.

5

Opt for Shorter Loan Terms

While longer terms reduce monthly payments, they increase total interest costs. Consider a 36 or 48-month loan instead of 60+ months if affordable.

6

Calculate Total Ownership Costs

Look beyond the sticker price to consider insurance, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and depreciation when comparing vehicles.

7

Avoid Unnecessary Add-ons

Be cautious of dealer add-ons like extended warranties, paint protection, and fabric treatments. These high-margin items often provide minimal value.

8

Time Your Purchase Strategically

Shop at month-end, quarter-end, or during model year transitions when dealers are motivated to meet sales quotas and clear inventory.

9

Keep Trade-ins Separate

Negotiate the purchase price first, then discuss your trade-in. This prevents dealers from manipulating numbers between the two transactions.

10

Explore Eco-Friendly Incentives

Electric and hybrid vehicles may qualify for federal tax credits, state incentives, or special financing rates that reduce overall costs.

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