Loan planning

Car loan calculator

Estimate monthly amortized payments, total interest, and total amount paid. Use this as a planning tool before comparing lender offers.

Used only for display formatting and entered values.

Enter the vehicle purchase price before fees.

Percentage paid upfront.

Annual percentage rate used for the loan.

Whole or decimal years are supported.

How this calculator works

This tool uses a standard amortized loan formula. It estimates a fixed monthly payment based on vehicle price, down payment, annual percentage rate, and loan term.

The monthly result helps you plan affordability. The total interest and total paid give you a fuller view of the financing cost over the life of the loan.

Helpful planning tips

  • A larger down payment reduces both the principal and the interest paid over time.
  • Shorter terms usually mean higher monthly payments but lower total interest.
  • Use the same inputs across multiple lenders to compare offers fairly.