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Car loan repayment calculator

Use our car loan calculator to work out how much your loan repayments will cost you.

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Name Interest Rate (p.a.) Comp. Rate (p.a.) Application Fee Monthly Fee Monthly Repayment
IMB New Car Loan
IMB logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $2,000 - $125,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.24%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.59%
Application Fee
$274.78
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$619.01
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You'll receive a fixed rate of 6.24% p.a.
A low minimum borrowing amount of $2,000 that you can use to purchase a new car or one that's up to two years old.
loans.com.au - New/Demo - Variable Rate
loans.com.au logo
Variable3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.24%
to 7.39%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
7.37%
to 8.5%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$630.83
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Stratton Finance New Car Loan
Stratton Finance logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.52%
to 18%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.95%
to 23%
Application Fee
$395
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$625.27
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You'll receive a fixed rate from 6.52% p.a. depending on the lender you are approved with.
Apply for up to $300,000 and use cash or trade in a vehicle to use as a deposit. Optional balloon payment available.
Simplify New Car Loan
Simplify Finance logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.19%
to 18%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.6%
to 23%
Application Fee
$395
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$622.21
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OurMoneyMarket New Car Loan ($5,000-$100,000)
OurMoneyMarket logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $100,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.57%
to 18.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
7.19%
to 21.78%
Application Fee
$250
min.
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$622.82
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RACV New Car Loans
RACV logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
7.29%
to 16.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
8%
to 17.77%
Application Fee
$499
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$635.67
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You'll receive a fixed rate from 7.29% p.a.
A larger loan of $5,000 or more to help you buy a new or used car. 5-hour pre approval available and no ongoing fees.
loans.com.au - Variable Rate Used Car < 5 years
loans.com.au logo
Variable3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
7.39%
to 7.39%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
8.52%
to 8.64%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$641.54
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Stratton Finance Used Car Loan
Stratton Finance logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.52%
to 18%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.95%
to 23%
Application Fee
$395
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$625.27
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You'll receive a fixed rate loan from 6.52% p.a. with a comparison rate of 6.95% p.a.
A used car loan of up to $300,000 with quick approval times and balloon payment options.
Simplify Used Car Loan
Simplify Finance logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $10,000 - $300,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.19%
to 18%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
6.6%
to 23%
Application Fee
$395
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$622.21
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OurMoneyMarket Used Car Loan ($5,000-$100,000)
OurMoneyMarket logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $100,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.57%
to 18.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
7.19%
to 21.78%
Application Fee
$250
min.
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$622.82
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loans.com.au - Fixed Rate Used Car < 3 years
loans.com.au logo
Fixed3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
7.59%
to 8.79%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
8.72%
to 10.04%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$643.41
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RACV Used Car Loans
RACV logo
Fixed1 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
8.49%
to 16.99%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
9.21%
to 17.77%
Application Fee
$499
Monthly Fee
$0
Monthly Repayment
$647.01
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You'll receive a fixed rate from 8.49% p.a.
Benefit from no ongoing fees, 5-hour approval and a 21-day satisfaction guarantee. Interest rate discounts for members.
loans.com.au - New/Demo - Fixed Rate
loans.com.au logo
Fixed3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
6.89%
to 8.09%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
8.02%
to 9.2%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$636.87
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You'll receive a fixed rate of 6.89% p.a. based on your risk profile
Finance a new car and benefit from features such as fast approval, no ongoing fees and an optional balloon payment.

loans.com.au - Variable Rate Used Car < 3 years
loans.com.au logo
Variable3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
7.39%
to 7.39%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
8.52%
to 8.64%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$641.54
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loans.com.au - Fixed Rate Used Car < 5 years
loans.com.au logo
Fixed3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
7.69%
to 8.89%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
8.82%
to 10.14%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$644.35
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loans.com.au - Fixed Rate Used Car Loan (6 to 7 years)
loans.com.au logo
Fixed3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
8.99%
to 10.19%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
10.12%
to 11.44%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$656.62
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loans.com.au - Fixed Rate Used Car Loan (8+ years)
loans.com.au logo
Fixed3 - 7 Years $5,000 - $150,000
Interest Rate (p.a.)
12.69%
to 13.89%
Comp. Rate (p.a.)
13.8%
to 15.14%
Application Fee
$400
Monthly Fee
$8
Monthly Repayment
$692.31
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Key takeaways

  • Finder's car loan calculator can help you figure out your loan costs in minutes.
  • Choosing weekly repayments means you'll pay slightly less interest over the life of your loan.
  • The longer your loan term, the more interest you'll need to pay.

Use the calculator below or compare some car loan rates first to see what a good rate looks like.

How to use this car loan calculator

  1. Enter your loan amount. Or put in an estimate if you don't know your exact loan amount.
  2. Enter your loan's interest rate. If you don't know the rate you can take one from the car loan table below.
  3. Enter your loan term. Car loan terms are usually between 1 and 7 years.
  4. Select your repayment frequency. You can choose weekly, monthly or fortnightly repayments.

You can also enter an amount for extra repayments if you are planning to pay off the loan early (and if your car loan allows it).

Car loan repayment calculator

Your loan details

Loan amount
$
Term
Repayment type
Interest rate
%
Interest only period
Payment frequency
Extra monthly repayments
$

Overview of your loan

Once the interest only period ends, your estimated repayments will be
(including extra )
Total loan repayments:
Total interest payable:
Compare car loans
By making extra monthly repayments of
Your loan term could reduce by:
You could pay less interest, saving:
Years remaining Principal remaining
Calculator Assumptions: The above calculations are worked out assuming you’re paying off a principal and interest loan where the interest rate remains the same over the life of the loan. The repayment amounts do not take into account any additional fees or charges that may be charged to your loan (e.g. application fees).
Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this calculator, the results should be used as indication only. They are neither a quote nor a pre-qualification for a loan.

Example car loan repayment calculation

Picture not describedYou are looking to buy a $25,000 car. It's a new car and you're planning to borrow the entire amount with a secured car loan. You find a loan with an interest rate of 7%.

You enter your loan amount and interest rate into the calculator and choose a 3-year loan term. You get the following results:

  • Monthly repayment = $772
  • Total loan cost over 3 years = $27,790

Car loan repayments comparison: example total repayment amount

We've run some simple calculations based on example car loans. This illustrates how your loan amount, loan term and the interest rate affect your loan repayments.

How the interest rate affects your car loan repayments

These 3 loans are identical except for the interest rate.

DetailsLoan 1Loan 2Loan 3
Loan amount$30,000$30,000$30,000
Interest rate7%9%12%
Loan term5 years5 years5 years
Monthly repayments$595$623$668
Total cost$35,643$37,366$40,041

How the loan term affects your car loan repayments

These 3 loans are identical except for the loan term.

DetailsLoan 1Loan 2Loan 3
Loan amount$30,000$30,000$30,000
Interest rate9%9%9%
Loan term3 years5 years7 years
Monthly repayments$954$623$483
Total cost$34,344$37,366$40,545

Average car loan interest rate trend (updated February 2025)

Calculate your car loan repayments using actual car loan rates

For a simple way to calculate your repayments with real life car loans, just enter a loan amount and loan term in the table below. You can see monthly repayments for each loan in the last column on the right.

Why compare car loan repayments with Finder?

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Our side-by-side car loan comparison makes it easy to find a car loan that is a good fit.

5 tips to reduce your car loan repayments

  1. Find a car loan with a lower interest rate. The lower the interest rate, the less interest you pay.
  2. Watch out for fees. Some lenders charge a one-off application fee and a smaller monthly fee.
  3. Adjust your loan term to suit your needs. A shorter loan term means your monthly repayments are higher but you pay less interest overall. A longer loan term means smaller monthly repayments. But because you'll have the loan for a longer time you end up paying more interest.
  4. Make extra repayments. If a car loan lets you make extra repayments you can pay it off early and reduce your overall costs.
  5. Improve your credit score. You can get a lower interest rate if you have a better credit score.

Hidden costs that can make your car loan more expensive

Speed

Early exit fees

Some lenders let you make extra repayments. But some actually charge you a fee for paying off the loan early. This is more common on fixed rate car loans.

You can check a loan's exit or early repayment fees before you apply.

Balloon

Balloon payments

Some lenders offer car loans with a balloon payment structure. This just means that your monthly repayments throughout the loan will be lower. But at the end of the loan term you'll have to pay off a large lump sum to fully pay off the loan.

This can be a nasty surprise if you don't understand how the balloon payment works.

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