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Work out your real monthly car payment and the true cost of the loan — including sales tax, your down payment and trade-in — then see how the loan term changes what you pay.

Vehicle & Loan Details

Loan Summary

Monthly Payment

$635

for 60 months

Vehicle Price:$35,000
Sales Tax:+$2,450
Down + Trade-in:-$5,000
Amount Financed:$32,450
Total Interest:$5,645
Total Cost:$43,095

How the loan term changes your cost

Same price and rate — only the length changes. Longer terms shrink the payment but cost more interest.

TermMonthlyTotal interest
3 yr (36 months)$995$3,354
4 yr (48 months)$770$4,488
5 yr (60 months)$635$5,645
6 yr (72 months)$545$6,825
7 yr (84 months)$482$8,027

A noticeable chunk of what you pay is interest. A bigger down payment or shorter term would help.

Interest is 16% of the vehicle price

Estimates for education only. Excludes fees, insurance and registration; your lender's exact terms may differ.

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