LoanMath

Auto Loan Interest Calculator

How much interest will the car loan cost?

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Try: Loan amount=24000, APR=5.9, Term=5 → $24,000, $463, $27,772, $3,772

How to use

This returns the total interest over the life of the loan — the cost of borrowing on top of the principal.

Formula

Total interest = PMT × months − principal.

FAQ

Why pay attention to total interest?

A low monthly payment on a long term can hide a large interest cost.

Lower the rate or the term?

Both cut interest; a shorter term cuts it fastest.

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