Refinance Savings

Auto Loan Refinance Calculator

See how much you can save by refinancing your car loan. Calculate new payment, total savings, and break-even point. Refinancing can make sense if rates have dropped or your credit improved. No signup required.

Monthly Savings

See how much lower your new payment could be.

Total Savings

Understand total interest saved over the loan.

Break-Even Point

See when refinancing pays for itself.

Rate Comparison

Compare current rate to new rate.

New Term

See impact of shortening or extending the term.

Payment Comparison

Side-by-side current vs new payment.

Auto Loan Refinance Calculator

See how much you could save by refinancing your car loan at a lower rate.

Current Loan

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New Loan Terms

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Check current rates at banks, credit unions, and online lenders

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Some lenders charge no fees - shop around!

Refinancing Recommended!

You could save $860 over the life of your loan.

Current Payment
$450
/month
New Payment
$427
/month

Savings Breakdown

Monthly Savings+$23
Total Remaining (Current)$21,600
New Total Cost$20,740
Refinance Fees$250
Total Savings$860

Break-Even Analysis

Break-even point11 months

After 11 months, your savings start accumulating.

Rate Drop: 3.0%
Excellent rate improvement! Worth refinancing.

Refinancing Tips

  • Aim for at least 1-2% rate reduction to make it worthwhile
  • Check if your current lender has a loyalty rate
  • Credit unions often have the best auto loan rates
  • Avoid extending your term too much - you'll pay more interest

When Refinancing Makes Sense

Refinancing can make sense if rates have dropped, your credit improved, or you want to lower your payment or shorten the term.

  • Compare new rate and term to your current loan
  • Check for prepayment penalties on your current loan
  • Factor in any refinance fees
  • Use our early payoff calculator if you plan to pay extra

Refinancing with Negative Equity

It's harder to refinance when you're upside-down. Many lenders won't refinance or may only refinance up to a certain loan-to-value.

Use our negative equity calculator to see your position. Paying down the balance first can improve your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this tool

When does refinancing a car loan make sense?

Refinancing can make sense if rates have dropped, your credit improved, or you want to lower your payment or shorten the term. Compare new rate and term to your current loan to see savings.

Can I refinance a car loan with negative equity?

It’s harder. Many lenders won’t refinance when you’re upside-down, or they may only refinance up to a certain loan-to-value. Paying down the balance first can improve your options.

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