Car Loan Amortization Calculator (Excel)
Car Loan Amortization Calculator
Calculate your car loan payments and view your amortization schedule using this Excel-based tool.
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Loan Amount: ${formatCurrency(loanAmount)}
Interest Rate: ${(interestRate*100).toFixed(2)}%
Loan Term: ${loanTerm} years
`; amortizationSteps += `Formula:
Monthly Payment = (Loan Amount × Monthly Interest Rate) / (1 – (1 + Monthly Interest Rate) ^ -Number of Payments)
`; amortizationSteps += `Results:
Monthly Payment: ${formatCurrency(monthlyPayment)}
`; if(document.getElementById(“amortizationSchedule”).style.display===”block”){ document.getElementById(“amortizationSchedule”).innerHTML = amortizationSteps; } } function resetAmortization(){ document.querySelectorAll(“#calculator input”).forEach(el=>el.value=””); amortizationSteps=””; document.getElementById(“amortizationSchedule”).innerHTML=”
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“; } function toggleAmortizationSteps(){ const s=document.getElementById(“amortizationSchedule”); const a=document.getElementById(“toggleArrowAmortization”); if(s.style.display===”none”||s.style.display===””){ s.style.display=”block”;a.style.transform=”rotate(180deg)”; s.innerHTML=amortizationSteps||”Not calculated yet.
“; }else{s.style.display=”none”;a.style.transform=”rotate(0deg)”;} } function formatCurrency(n){return currencySymbol+n.toFixed(2)+” “+fixedCurrency;}This car loan amortization calculator helps you calculate monthly payments and view a breakdown of your loan payments over time.
- Car loan amortization schedule
- Loan repayment calculator
- Car loan payment estimator
- Monthly loan payment calculator
Loan Formula
Monthly Payment = (Loan Amount × Monthly Interest Rate) / (1 – (1 + Monthly Interest Rate) ^ -Number of Payments)
Example Calculation
$25,000 loan, 5.5% interest, 5 years term → Monthly Payment = $475.89.
Why It Matters
Understanding your monthly payment helps you plan for your finances, ensuring you can afford your car loan.
Smart Strategy
Shorter loan terms have higher monthly payments but cost less in interest over the life of the loan.
FAQs
What is the benefit of a shorter loan term? You’ll pay less in interest but higher monthly payments.
How can I lower my monthly payment? Consider a longer loan term or a lower interest rate.