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Auto loans are a type of installment loan that split a car purchase into monthly payments over a period of years, which can make a new or used car more affordable. Auto loan terms typically run from 36 to 96 months, and the shorter the term, the less you’ll pay in interest.
Understanding the true cost of a car loan is especially important now that average loan terms have been growing, according to credit reporting agency Experian. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the average loan term on new cars purchased was just over 69 months. Use our auto loan calculator below to find your monthly payment, your total interest charges and your car’s overall cost.
Auto Loan Calculator
Credit Score
Car Price
Interest Rate
Trade-In Value / Down Payment
Loan Terms
Monthly Payment
$599.55
Total Interest Paid
$115,838.00
Total Amount Paid
$215,838.00
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Amortization Schedule And Graph
Monthly Payment
$599.55
(Before taxes and fees)
Total interest paid
$115,838.00
Total amount paid
$215,838.00
(Over the loan term)
Loan Breakdown
Amortization Graph
Annual Amortization Schedule
Annual Schedule
Monthly Schedule
Year 1