Bankrate Car Loan Calculator
Bankrate Car Loan Calculator
Calculate your monthly car loan payment based on the loan amount, interest rate, and term of your loan.
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Loan Amount: ${formatCurrency(loanAmount)}
Interest Rate: ${(interestRate * 100).toFixed(1)}%
Loan Term: ${loanTerm} years
`; carLoanSteps += `Formula:
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × Monthly Interest Rate / (1 – (1 + Monthly Interest Rate)^-Number of Payments)
`; carLoanSteps += `Results:
Monthly Payment: ${formatCurrency(monthlyPayment)}
`; carLoanSteps += `Tip: The longer the term, the lower your monthly payment, but you’ll pay more interest in the long run.`; if(document.getElementById(“calculationStepsCarLoan”).style.display===”block”){ document.getElementById(“calculationStepsCarLoan”).innerHTML = carLoanSteps; } } function resetCarLoan(){ document.querySelectorAll(“#calculator input”).forEach(el=>el.value=””); carLoanSteps=””; document.getElementById(“calculationStepsCarLoan”).innerHTML=”
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“; } function toggleCarLoanSteps(){ const s=document.getElementById(“calculationStepsCarLoan”); const a=document.getElementById(“toggleArrowCarLoan”); if(s.style.display===”none”||s.style.display===””){ s.style.display=”block”;a.style.transform=”rotate(180deg)”; s.innerHTML=carLoanSteps||”Not calculated yet.
“; }else{s.style.display=”none”;a.style.transform=”rotate(0deg)”;} } function formatCurrency(n){return currencySymbol+n.toFixed(2)+” “+fixedCurrency;}The Bankrate car loan calculator helps you calculate your monthly car loan payment, including the impact of loan amount, interest rate, and loan term. Use it to understand your car loan affordability before making a decision.
- Car loan payment estimator
- Bankrate auto loan calculator
- Loan term comparison tool
- Interest rate comparison tool
Loan Payment Formula
Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × Monthly Interest Rate / (1 – (1 + Monthly Interest Rate)^-Number of Payments)
Example Calculation
$15,000 loan, 5.5% interest, 5 years → Monthly Payment = $285.47
Why It Matters
Understanding your monthly car loan payment helps you plan your budget and avoid taking on an unaffordable loan.
Smart Strategy
Try to shorten the loan term to save money on interest, but make sure the monthly payments fit within your budget.
FAQs
Can I calculate the loan payment before I apply? Yes, you can estimate your monthly payment using the loan amount, interest rate, and term.
How does the loan term affect my monthly payment? A longer loan term will reduce your monthly payment but increase the total interest paid over the life of the loan.