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Car Loan Calculator

Calculate auto loan monthly EMI, down payment financing, bank processing fees, and total vehicle on-road cost.

Auto Finance Estimator
₹3 Lakh₹50 Lakh
Monthly Car EMI
₹19,928/mo
Loan Financed₹9,60,000
Total Interest₹2,35,681
Total On-Road Cost₹14,45,281
Car Cost₹14,45,281
Principal Loan
66.9%
Down Payment
16.7%
Total Interest
16.4%
Amortized based on reducing balance method over 5 years.

About the Car Loan Calculator

The CalcNest Car Loan Calculator helps you plan your auto financing by calculating exact monthly EMIs, total interest payouts, down payment ratios, and the true cost of car ownership.

Mathematical Formula

Car EMI = Loan Amount × r × (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1) Total Cost of Car = Vehicle Price + Total Interest + Processing Fee

Calculates monthly equated installments, total interest liability, bank documentation fees, and true aggregate cost of vehicle ownership.

Variables & Components

Vehicle Price On-Road Vehicle Price: Total price of the automobile including ex-showroom price, RTO road tax, and insurance.
Down Payment Initial Out-of-Pocket Payment: Upfront cash paid by the buyer (typically 15% - 25% of on-road value).
Loan Amount Financed Principal: The net sum borrowed from the vehicle finance bank (Price - Down Payment).
r Monthly Interest Rate: Annual auto loan interest rate divided by 1200.
n Tenure in Months: Duration of the auto financing (typically 3 to 7 years = 36 to 84 months).

Worked Example: ₹12,00,000 Car with 20% Down Payment at 9.0% p.a. for 5 Years

Suppose you buy a new car with an on-road price of ₹12,00,000. You pay a 20% down payment (₹2,40,000) and finance the remaining ₹9,60,000 at 9.0% interest for 5 years (60 months) with 1% processing fee.

Step-by-Step Calculation

  1. Net Financed Principal = ₹12,00,000 - ₹2,40,000 = ₹9,60,000.
  2. Bank processing fee (1%) = ₹9,600.
  3. Monthly interest rate r = 9.0 / 1200 = 0.0075.
  4. Monthly EMI = ₹9,60,000 × 0.0075 × (1.0075)^60 / ((1.0075)^60 - 1) = ₹19,928 per month.
  5. Total payment over 60 months = 60 × ₹19,928 = ₹11,95,680 (Total Interest = ₹2,35,680).
  6. Total real cost of car ownership = ₹12,00,000 + ₹2,35,680 + ₹9,600 = ₹14,45,280.
Final Result: Monthly EMI: ₹19,928 | Total Interest: ₹2,35,680 | Total Car Cost: ₹14,45,280

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter the On-Road Price of the vehicle.

2

Enter your Down Payment sum or slider amount.

3

Specify the lender’s Annual Interest Rate and Loan Tenure (1 to 7 years).

4

Review your monthly EMI, total interest liability, on-road cost breakdown, and yearly schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

A car loan is a secured loan where the vehicle itself serves as collateral (hypothecation). As a result, car loans usually offer lower interest rates (8.5% - 10%) compared to unsecured personal loans (11% - 16%).