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auto.car-loan Calculator
Calculates the monthly payment, total interest, and full cost of a car loan given the vehicle price, down payment, interest rate, and term. Shows exactly how much the financing adds to what you pay over the life of the loan.
Inputs
Price
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Down
Cash paid upfront, reducing the amount you borrow. Putting down 20%+ typically eliminates private mortgage insurance (PMI).
Rate
Yearly rate charged on the outstanding balance. Enter as a percentage (e.g. 6.5 for 6.5%). Even 0.5% difference on a large loan adds up to tens of thousands over 30 years.
Term
How many years to repay the loan. 15-year terms cost more monthly but far less in total interest. 30-year terms lower monthly payments but increase total cost significantly.
Results
monthly payment
Fixed monthly instalment covering principal and interest. Does not include property tax or insurance unless explicitly shown.
total interest paid
Total interest paid over the life of the loan — the real cost of borrowing. On a $400k 30-year loan at 7%, this often exceeds $550,000.
total loan cost
The combined total across all inputs and components.
total vehicle cost
The combined total across all inputs and components.
interest % of price
The computed or recommended price.
loan amount
The principal borrowed — the starting balance before any interest accrues.