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Auto Loan Payoff Calculator

Estimate how extra monthly payments or one-off payments could change your auto loan payoff time and total interest.

Auto loan payoff inputs

Loan and extra payment

Current balance, APR, payment and optional extra monthly amount.

$

Enter 0 only if the loan is already paid off.

%
months
$
$

Optional amount added each month if applied to principal. Leave blank or use 0 if none.

More inputsOptional one-off payment, schedule limit and regional formatting.
One-off extra paymentOptional one-time payment applied in a selected month.
$

Month 1 means the first month in the estimate.

Region and currencyChanges defaults and currency formatting. Reset applies regional defaults.

Region settings change defaults, labels, units and formatting only. They do not convert currencies or provide tax advice. US defaults use USD formatting.

Result updated. Estimated interest saved $577.

Result summary

Interest saved

Faster payoff

$577

Extra payments are estimated to shorten the payoff time and reduce interest if they are applied to principal.

Key numbers

New payoff time
3 years, 1 month
Months saved
10

Key takeaway

With the extra payments entered, the loan is estimated to be paid off 10 months sooner and save $577 in interest.

Payoff comparison

Current schedule compared with the extra-payment estimate.

Current schedule payoff time
3 years, 11 months
Current schedule interest
$2,778
Extra-payment payoff time
3 years, 1 month
Extra-payment interest
$2,201
Months saved
10 months
Interest saved
$577

Key payoff metrics

Estimated time and interest changes.

Current payoff time
3 years, 11 months
New payoff time
3 years, 1 month
Months saved
10
Interest saved
$577
First 12 months of payoff scheduleA compact preview, not a full lender statement.
Month 1
$550 paid, $17,563 remaining
Month 2
$550 paid, $17,122 remaining
Month 3
$550 paid, $16,679 remaining
Month 4
$550 paid, $16,234 remaining
Month 5
$550 paid, $15,785 remaining
Month 6
$550 paid, $15,334 remaining
Month 7
$550 paid, $14,879 remaining
Month 8
$550 paid, $14,422 remaining
Month 9
$550 paid, $13,963 remaining
Month 10
$550 paid, $13,500 remaining
Month 11
$550 paid, $13,034 remaining
Month 12
$550 paid, $12,566 remaining

Warnings to note

  • Lender prepayment rules can vary. Extra payments may need to be applied to principal to match this estimate.

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General estimate only

This calculator provides general estimates only. It is not financial, tax, legal, accounting or lending advice. It does not account for lender payoff rules, prepayment penalties, daily interest, late fees or payment allocation policies.

How this auto loan payoff calculator works

The calculator estimates a current payoff schedule from balance, APR and monthly payment. It then estimates a second schedule with extra monthly or one-off payments applied to principal.

How extra payments affect interest

If extra payments reduce principal, the balance that interest is charged on can fall sooner. The estimate shows possible months saved and interest saved, but lender rules can vary.

Why payment must cover interest

If the monthly payment is less than estimated monthly interest, the balance does not pay down under these simple assumptions. The calculator shows a warning instead of a payoff date.

What this calculator does not include

This calculator provides general estimates only. It is not financial, tax, legal, accounting or lending advice. It does not account for lender payoff rules, prepayment penalties, daily interest, late fees or payment allocation policies.

Key terms and assumptionsFormula notes, key terms, source assumptions and limits used in this calculator.
Monthly interest
The calculator uses APR divided by 12 to estimate monthly interest.
Extra payments
Extra monthly and one-off payments are assumed to reduce principal after monthly interest is calculated.
Final payment
The final payment is capped to the remaining balance plus interest in the estimate.
Lender rules
Actual lender payoff amounts can vary because of daily interest, fees, prepayment rules and how extra payments are applied.
Region settings
Region settings change defaults and currency formatting only. They do not convert exchange rates.

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FAQs

How do extra car payments save interest?

If applied to principal, extra payments reduce the balance that interest is charged on, which can reduce total interest.

What if my payment does not cover interest?

The calculator warns that the loan is not paying down under the assumptions entered.

Does this include prepayment penalties?

No. Check your lender terms for prepayment penalties, fees or payment allocation rules.

Can I add a one-off payment?

Yes. Use the advanced one-off extra payment section to choose the amount and month.

Why might my lender payoff differ?

Lenders can apply payments differently and may use exact daily interest, fees or different payoff dates.

Does this refinance my loan?

No. It keeps the current APR and payment unless you change them manually.

Can I use this outside the United States?

Yes. Region settings change defaults and currency formatting only. They do not perform exchange-rate conversion.