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Auto Loan Calculator

Estimate your monthly car payment including trade-in, sales tax and fees.

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Optional. Reduces the taxable amount in most regions.
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Optional. Title, registration and dealer fees.
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How is a monthly car loan payment calculated?

Amount financed = price + sales tax + fees − down payment − trade-in, with sales tax applied to (price − trade-in); the monthly payment then uses the standard amortization formula. For example, a 32,000 car with 4,000 down, a 3,000 trade-in, 7% tax, 600 fees and 6.5% APR over 60 months is roughly 530 per month. Tax handling varies by region.

Understanding your result

Tax handling varies by region; many U.S. states tax the price after the trade-in, which this tool assumes. Check your local rule for an exact figure.

Formula and method

Amount financed = price + sales tax + fees − down payment − trade-in, where sales tax is applied to (price − trade-in). Monthly payment uses the standard amortization formula.

Worked example

A 32,000 car with 4,000 down, a 3,000 trade-in, 7% sales tax, 600 fees and 6.5% APR over 60 months is roughly 530 per month.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the vehicle price, down payment and trade-in.
  2. Add your sales tax rate, fees, APR and term.
  3. Press Calculate.

About the Auto Loan Calculator

The Auto Loan Calculator works out your monthly car payment after the down payment and trade-in, including sales tax and fees, so you can budget the real cost of financing a vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a trade-in lower my tax?

In many regions, yes — sales tax is charged on the price minus the trade-in value, which is how this calculator estimates it.

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