Auto Loan Calculator

Use the Auto Loan Calculator when you want to see how the figures change under a particular set of assumptions. Enter the values you know, review the result and compare a second scenario if you are weighing an option.

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Monthly payment
$610.95
Loan amount$32,400.00
Sales tax$2,450.00
Total interest$4,257.00
Total cost$36,657.00
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How it works

The amount financed is the price minus your down payment and trade-in, plus sales tax and fees. Sales tax is usually charged on the price after the trade-in is deducted. The monthly payment then comes from the standard loan formula Payment = P × [ r(1 + r)n ] ÷ [ (1 + r)n − 1 ], where r is the monthly rate and n is the number of months.

How to use the Auto Loan Calculator

Enter the values requested by the tool and start with one realistic example. Read the result together with its unit or label, then change one input at a time if you want to compare options. Keeping a note of the original figures makes the calculation easier to check later.

Use the result as a planning estimate rather than a quote or guarantee. Rates, fees, tax rules and personal circumstances can change the final figure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sales tax applied before or after the trade-in?
In most places sales tax is calculated on the price after subtracting the trade-in value, which lowers the tax. This calculator follows that rule.
How does a bigger down payment help?
It reduces the amount you finance, which lowers both the monthly payment and the total interest you pay.
Does the calculator include fees?
Yes. Add registration, documentation or dealer fees in the fees box and they are included in the amount financed.