Car Payment Calculator
Auto Loan Calculator | Don Johnson Motors
Wondering about how to figure out what your car payment will be, what your credit score is, or how loan terms might affect your future monthly car payments? Our new car and used car payment estimator can help you plan for the expense of purchasing your next vehicle and understand the effects that different car loans will have on your ability to buy a car. Read on or contact us to learn more about budgeting for your next vehicle purchase in Hayward, Cumberland, or Rice Lake, WI!
How to Figure Out What Your Car Payment Will Be
While our used and new car payment estimator can help you figure out your monthly payments, we can help you understand why different factors will affect your auto payments. Here’s a brief overview of different fields that, when changed in our auto loan calculator, result in extra savings or extra cost:
- Interest Rate: The interest rate determines the amount of interest that will accrue on your loan. A higher interest rate will thus typically result in a higher monthly payment than a loan with the same term and a lower rate. The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to be able to get a lower interest rate.
- Loan Term: The loan term is the length of your auto loan, and you’ll likely be able to lower your monthly payment with a longer-term loan. For instance, a loan with a term of 72 months will likely have al ower payment than a 36-month loan.
- Down Payment: The down payment is the amount you pay up-front for the vehicle — a higher down payment will decrease the amount of money that you need to borrow, and can thus lower your monthly car payment.
- Trade-In Value: Trading in your current vehicle can contribute to your down payment, and the more you’re able to put down, the better! Check out our online trade-in calculator to get started!
Apply for Financing After Using Our Car Payment Estimator!
Got your loan payment estimates from our auto loan calculator? If so, maybe it’s time to apply for financing online with Don Johnson Motors! Contact us today with any questions.