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Auto Loan Calculator

Calculate your car payment with sales tax, fees, down payment and trade-in value — including negative equity from a car you still owe on.

For information and education only — not financial advice. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter; check important decisions with a qualified professional.

How to use

  1. 1Enter the car price, down payment and trade-in (value and amount still owed).
  2. 2Add sales tax and fees, then the rate and term to see the monthly payment.

How it's calculated

Taxable amount = price − trade-in (in most US states) or price. Loan = price + tax + fees − down − (trade-in value − amount owed). Payment uses the standard amortization formula.

Frequently asked questions

Does a trade-in reduce sales tax?

In most US states, yes — tax is charged on the price minus the trade-in. A few states (like California) tax the full price. Use the toggle to match yours.

What is negative equity?

Owing more on your trade-in than it's worth. The difference is added to the new loan, which raises your payment and interest.

Is a longer loan a good idea?

72–84 month loans lower the payment but cost more interest and make it easy to owe more than the car is worth.