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Estimate your monthly car payment and total cost.

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Amount financed = price + tax − down − trade-in; Monthly = A · r(1+r)ⁿ ÷ ((1+r)ⁿ − 1)

r = APR ÷ 12 and n = term in months. Sales tax is usually financed into the loan, while your down payment and trade-in reduce the amount borrowed. A shorter term means higher payments but far less total interest.

What your car really costs

Your amount financed is the vehicle price plus sales tax, minus your down payment and any trade-in. That's amortized over the term at your APR to produce the monthly payment. The donut shows how much of your total goes to the car versus interest.

Watch how a shorter term or bigger down payment cuts total interest — often by thousands over the life of the loan.

Estimates only; not a financing offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a car payment calculated? +

The amount financed = vehicle price + sales tax − down payment − trade-in. That is amortized over the loan term at your APR using the standard loan formula.

How much should I put down? +

A common guideline is 20% down on a new car and 10% on a used car, to reduce interest and avoid being "upside down" on the loan.

Does a longer term lower my payment? +

Yes, but you pay more total interest. A 72- or 84-month loan has smaller payments but a higher overall cost than a 48- or 60-month loan.

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