Auto Loan Ledger

What will this car actually cost you?

Refinance the loan you have, or estimate payments on one you're about to take out.

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Most auto refis charge little or no fee — leave it at $0 unless your lender quotes one. Extending the term lowers the payment but can raise total interest; the note below flags it either way.

Refi fee (one-time) Cumulative savings
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What’s the difference between refi mode and new-purchase mode?

Refi mode compares your current loan payment against a new refinanced loan. New-purchase mode estimates payments for a car you haven’t bought yet, based on price, down payment, rate, and term.

Does this include sales tax or fees?

New-purchase mode has its own sales tax rate field and applies it to the price minus your trade-in, then rolls it into the loan — so don’t add tax into the vehicle price yourself or it gets counted twice. Refi mode has a separate field for refi fees. Dealer add-ons like doc, title, and registration fees aren’t broken out, so fold those into the vehicle price.

Should I refinance my car loan?

Generally worth exploring if rates have dropped since your original loan, your credit has improved, or you want to shorten or extend your term — but confirm there’s no prepayment penalty on your current loan first.