Auto Loan Calculator
Estimate the monthly payment of a new vehicle or the maximum vehicle price for a specified monthly loan payment.
Loan Summary:
| Monthly Payment: | $400.07
|
| Loan Amount: | $21,200.00
|
| Total Interest: | $2,804.21
|
| Total Payments: | $24,004.21
|
| Payoff Date: | Dec 2029
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Amortization Schedule:
| Date | Payment | Principal | Interest | Remaining Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $400.07 | $311.74 | $88.33 | $20,888.26 |
| Jan 2025 | $400.07 | $313.04 | $87.03 | $20,575.22 |
| Feb 2025 | $400.07 | $314.34 | $85.73 | $20,260.88 |
| Mar 2025 | $400.07 | $315.65 | $84.42 | $19,945.23 |
| Apr 2025 | $400.07 | $316.96 | $83.11 | $19,628.27 |
| May 2025 | $400.07 | $318.29 | $81.78 | $19,309.98 |
| Jun 2025 | $400.07 | $319.61 | $80.46 | $18,990.37 |
| Jul 2025 | $400.07 | $320.94 | $79.13 | $18,669.43 |
| Aug 2025 | $400.07 | $322.28 | $77.79 | $18,347.15 |
| Sep 2025 | $400.07 | $323.62 | $76.45 | $18,023.53 |
| Oct 2025 | $400.07 | $324.97 | $75.10 | $17,698.56 |
| Nov 2025 | $400.07 | $326.33 | $73.74 | $17,372.23 |
| Dec 2025 | $400.07 | $327.69 | $72.38 | $17,044.54 |
| Jan 2026 | $400.07 | $329.05 | $71.02 | $16,715.49 |
| Feb 2026 | $400.07 | $330.42 | $69.65 | $16,385.07 |
| Mar 2026 | $400.07 | $331.80 | $68.27 | $16,053.27 |
| Apr 2026 | $400.07 | $333.18 | $66.89 | $15,720.09 |
| May 2026 | $400.07 | $334.57 | $65.50 | $15,385.52 |
| Jun 2026 | $400.07 | $335.96 | $64.11 | $15,049.56 |
| Jul 2026 | $400.07 | $337.36 | $62.71 | $14,712.20 |
| Aug 2026 | $400.07 | $338.77 | $61.30 | $14,373.43 |
| Sep 2026 | $400.07 | $340.18 | $59.89 | $14,033.25 |
| Oct 2026 | $400.07 | $341.60 | $58.47 | $13,691.65 |
| Nov 2026 | $400.07 | $343.02 | $57.05 | $13,348.63 |
| Dec 2026 | $400.07 | $344.45 | $55.62 | $13,004.18 |
| Jan 2027 | $400.07 | $345.89 | $54.18 | $12,658.29 |
| Feb 2027 | $400.07 | $347.33 | $52.74 | $12,310.96 |
| Mar 2027 | $400.07 | $348.77 | $51.30 | $11,962.19 |
| Apr 2027 | $400.07 | $350.23 | $49.84 | $11,611.96 |
| May 2027 | $400.07 | $351.69 | $48.38 | $11,260.27 |
| Jun 2027 | $400.07 | $353.15 | $46.92 | $10,907.12 |
| Jul 2027 | $400.07 | $354.62 | $45.45 | $10,552.50 |
| Aug 2027 | $400.07 | $356.10 | $43.97 | $10,196.40 |
| Sep 2027 | $400.07 | $357.58 | $42.49 | $9,838.82 |
| Oct 2027 | $400.07 | $359.07 | $41.00 | $9,479.75 |
| Nov 2027 | $400.07 | $360.57 | $39.50 | $9,119.18 |
| Dec 2027 | $400.07 | $362.07 | $38.00 | $8,757.11 |
| Jan 2028 | $400.07 | $363.58 | $36.49 | $8,393.53 |
| Feb 2028 | $400.07 | $365.10 | $34.97 | $8,028.43 |
| Mar 2028 | $400.07 | $366.62 | $33.45 | $7,661.81 |
| Apr 2028 | $400.07 | $368.15 | $31.92 | $7,293.66 |
| May 2028 | $400.07 | $369.68 | $30.39 | $6,923.98 |
| Jun 2028 | $400.07 | $371.22 | $28.85 | $6,552.76 |
| Jul 2028 | $400.07 | $372.77 | $27.30 | $6,179.99 |
| Aug 2028 | $400.07 | $374.32 | $25.75 | $5,805.67 |
| Sep 2028 | $400.07 | $375.88 | $24.19 | $5,429.79 |
| Oct 2028 | $400.07 | $377.45 | $22.62 | $5,052.34 |
| Nov 2028 | $400.07 | $379.02 | $21.05 | $4,673.32 |
| Dec 2028 | $400.07 | $380.60 | $19.47 | $4,292.72 |
| Jan 2029 | $400.07 | $382.18 | $17.89 | $3,910.54 |
| Feb 2029 | $400.07 | $383.78 | $16.29 | $3,526.76 |
| Mar 2029 | $400.07 | $385.38 | $14.69 | $3,141.38 |
| Apr 2029 | $400.07 | $386.98 | $13.09 | $2,754.40 |
| May 2029 | $400.07 | $388.59 | $11.48 | $2,365.81 |
| Jun 2029 | $400.07 | $390.21 | $9.86 | $1,975.60 |
| Jul 2029 | $400.07 | $391.84 | $8.23 | $1,583.76 |
| Aug 2029 | $400.07 | $393.47 | $6.60 | $1,190.29 |
| Sep 2029 | $400.07 | $395.11 | $4.96 | $795.18 |
| Oct 2029 | $400.07 | $396.76 | $3.31 | $398.42 |
| Nov 2029 | $400.08 | $398.42 | $1.66 | $0.00 |
| Max Vehicle Price: | $ |
| Loan Amount: | $ |
| Total Interest: | $ |
| Total Payments: | $ |
| Payoff Date: |
Amortization Schedule:
| Date | Payment | Principal | Interest | Remaining Balance |
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On this page:
Joe is the creator of Inch Calculator and has over 20 years of experience in engineering and construction. He holds several degrees and certifications.
Laura started her career in Finance a decade ago and provides strategic financial management consulting. She has an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor's in Economics.
Stephen specializes in all aspects of the automotive world and has been an automotive enthusiast since childhood. He follows the global automotive industry closely, with an eye on the latest vehicle technologies.
How to Use the Auto Loan Calculator
While the loan calculator won’t be perfect since every lender has slight differences in their financing, it should give you a close estimate of what you can expect for a monthly payment when shopping for a new or used vehicle.
You can compare payments for various loan terms and interest rates, which will inform you of your max vehicle price. You can also use it to compare a loan payment vs. leasing.
Here’s some more detail on what the fields in the form above mean.
Vehicle price –the price of the vehicle after negotiations, add-ons, and accessories.
Warranty price –the price of an extended warranty if you choose to purchase one.
Sales tax –the sales tax rate in your area, if any.
Trade-in value –the value of your current vehicle if trading in.
Down payment –the amount of cash you expect to put down at the time of purchase.
Interest rate –the annual interest rate of the loan. This will vary based on the market rates and your credit rating.
Loan term –the number of monthly payments you’ll make on the loan.
How to Calculate an Auto Loan Payment
You can calculate a car loan payment using the loan payment formula. The loan payment formula is:
Where:
PMT = payment
P = loan amount
r = periodic interest rate
n = number of payments
You might also be interested in our motorcycle loan calculator or boat loan calculator to calculate the payments for other types of vehicles.
The Benefits of Auto Loans
- Auto loans make buying a vehicle more affordable
- Auto loans let you conserve your savings
- Auto loans help you build your credit rating
- Auto loans help you afford a better vehicle
- You own the vehicle when the loan is paid off
- You may get a better deal on a vehicle when you have an auto loan
The Drawbacks of Auto Loans
- Monthly payments can get very expensive
- Monthly payments can last a very long time
- You can end up upside-down if you trade after a few years
- You could damage your credit if you can’t make the payments
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it make sense to pay cash instead of getting an auto loan?
If you have enough cash and don’t mind spending a lump sum on a depreciating asset like a vehicle, then go for it! You won’t have to worry about making payments, and you will immediately own the vehicle free and clear.
What is the benefit of making a large down payment when getting an auto loan?
A large down payment provides you with several benefits. It not only reduces your monthly payments, but it also shows the lender that you have skin in the game and are serious about paying the loan as agreed.
What is a good auto loan term?
Auto loans are commonly offered in 2-7 years terms. 36-month, 48-month, and 60-month loans are the most common, but 72-month and 84-month loans are becoming more common as interest rates have been on the rise.
Most experts suggest getting a shorter term loan to reduce the risk of being upside down on a vehicle since longer-term loans typically take much longer to begin paying sufficient principle to keep up with the devaluation of the vehicle.
What other costs should you consider when getting an auto loan?
Your monthly car payment is only the first and largest part of your auto-related costs. You will also need to purchase insurance coverage, fuel, required maintenance, any necessary repairs, replace worn tires over time, and so on.
Make sure that your budget has room to cover all of these additional expenses – before you commit to purchasing a vehicle with an auto loan.