Car Loan Calculator

Calculate car loan EMI, affordability, depreciation, and total ownership costs with advanced analytics

Car Loan Details

On-road price including all charges

20.0% of car price

Current car loan rates: 8.5% - 14%

Typical tenure: 3-7 years

Used for affordability analysis

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Car Loan Guide

🚗 Smart Car Buying

  • • Research car value and depreciation
  • • Compare loan rates from multiple lenders
  • • Consider certified pre-owned options
  • • Factor in insurance and maintenance

💰 Financial Planning

  • • Keep total car expenses under 30% of income
  • • Save 20-25% for down payment
  • • Build emergency fund for repairs
  • • Consider loan tenure vs interest cost

📊 Optimization Tips

  • • Make prepayments to reduce interest
  • • Choose shorter tenure if affordable
  • • Avoid unnecessary add-ons
  • • Track depreciation for resale timing

Car Loan Best Practices

✅ Before Taking Loan

  • • Check credit score (750+ for better rates)
  • • Compare offers from banks and dealers
  • • Negotiate car price separately from loan
  • • Read all terms and conditions
  • • Calculate total cost of ownership

âš¡ During Loan Period

  • • Pay EMIs on time to maintain credit score
  • • Make prepayments when possible
  • • Keep insurance updated and renewed
  • • Maintain service records for resale
  • • Monitor depreciation and market value