Skip to content

Auto Loan & Car Payment Calculator

Calculate your monthly car payment, total interest, sales taxes, and net financed amount with visual payoff curves.

SheetJS Export
100% Client-Side In-Browser Computation • Zero auto loan or credit data leaves your device
Updated: Experian 2026 Benchmark (October 25, 2026): 6.35% New Car Avg • 11.19% Used Car Avg • Prime 6.49% • Subprime 14.50%
$
Vehicle price slider$35,000
$5000 $120000
$
Cash down payment slider$5,000
$0 $40000
$

Subtracted from taxable price

%
Interest rate APR slider5.9 %
1 %25 %
%
$

Financing Summary

Monthly Auto Loan Payment
$573.58

Based on $29,740 financed over 60 months at 5.9% APR.

Net Loan Financed
$29,740
Total Interest Paid
$4,674.8
Sales Taxes & Fees
$2,740
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost
$42,414.8
Loading interactive chart...
Private & Secure: 100% computed in browser. Zero data or files sent to servers.
Early Loan Payoff Engine

Pay Extra & Eliminate Your Car Loan Faster

See how much interest you save and how many months you eliminate with extra principal payments.

$
$

Applied directly to the starting principal balance.

By contributing an extra $100/month, you will pay off your vehicle 10 months early (in just 50 months instead of 60) and save a total of $804.93 in loan interest!
Interest Saved
$804.93
Direct money back in your pocket
Time Shaved Off
10 mo (0.8 yrs)
Shorter debt obligation
New Payoff Horizon
50 Months
vs 60 mo standard
Accelerated Monthly
$673.58
Standard: $573.58

Lease vs. Buy Side-by-Side Comparison (48 Months)

Compare monthly payments, total out-of-pocket costs, and ending vehicle equity over 48 months.

Option A: Purchase (Loan) Best Long-Term Value
$697.08 / month
Total Outflow (48 mo)$41,459.84
Total Interest Paid$3,719.84
Ending Asset Equity+$18,200
Net True Ownership Cost$23,259.84
Mileage RestrictionsNone (Unlimited)
Option B: Lease (36-Month)Saves $374/mo Cash Flow
$323.08 / month
Total Outflow (48 mo)$23,902.84
Lease Finance Charges$5,593.2
Ending Asset Equity$0 (Car Returned)
Net True Ownership Cost$23,902.84
Mileage Restrictions12,000 Miles / Year

Financial Recommendation: Buying saves $643 in net ownership cost over 48 months because you keep $18,200 in vehicle equity.

Leasing offers lower monthly payments for individuals who switch cars every 3 years. Buying builds tangible net worth and removes mileage penalties for drivers planning to keep the vehicle past the loan term.

Credit Score Rate Benchmarks

Auto Loan Rates by Credit Score

Estimated for a $29,740 loan over 60 months. Benchmark source: Experian Automotive Finance.

Experian Benchmark Data
Credit TierFICO ScoreNew APRUsed APREst. MonthlyTotal Interest
Super Prime
781 – 8504.41%6.29%$553/mo$3,440
Prime
661 – 7806.15%8.81%$577/mo$4,880
Non-Prime
601 – 6609.71%13.93%$628/mo$7,940
Subprime
501 – 60013.52%19.10%$685/mo$11,360

💡 Credit Score Impact Insight

Borrowers who elevate their score from Non-Prime to Super Prime save an estimated $4,500 in pure interest fees on this vehicle loan.

Compare Auto Lenders

Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure: ConvertSheet is an independent educational calculation service and may receive compensation from partner financial institutions when users click to compare rates. Zero client data or calculated figures are ever shared.

Monthly Payment$573.58/mo