Car loan calculator
See what a new or used car will really cost each month. Sales tax is added to the price, and your down payment and trade-in are taken off, before the loan is calculated. Compare terms: longer loans lower the payment but cost more interest.
Processed on your deviceHow to calculate a loan payment
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Choose a loan, mortgage or car loan and enter the amount, interest rate and term.
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Optionally add an extra monthly payment to see how much sooner you'd pay it off.
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Review the payment and schedule, then download the amortization table as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How is the monthly payment calculated?
With the standard amortization formula: payment = P × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)^−n), where P is the amount borrowed, r the monthly interest rate and n the number of payments.
Why is most of the early payment interest?
Interest is charged on the remaining balance, which is highest at the start. As the balance falls, more of each payment goes to the principal.
Are fees and insurance included?
Mortgage mode adds property tax, home insurance and HOA fees to the monthly total. Lender fees, PMI and local taxes vary, so check your loan estimate.