LoanMath

Car Loan Calculator with Down Payment

See how a down payment shapes the loan.

Your figures stay on your computer — no server, no tracking, no registration
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Try: Car price=26000, Down payment=6000, APR=6.2, Term=5 → $26,000, $6,000, $20,000, $389, $3,311, $29,311

How to use

A down payment is the cash you pay upfront. It shrinks the financed amount, so the monthly payment and total interest both fall. This page focuses on that lever.

Formula

Loan = price − down, then PMT.

FAQ

How much down is typical?

10–20% of the price is common for a new car.

No down payment — bad?

You finance the full price and may owe more than the car is worth early on.

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