$40,000 car loan payment

Monthly payment on $40,000 at 7% APR for 60 months
$792.05
Total interest: $7,523

Over 48 months the payment rises to $957.85 but saves interest; over 72 months it falls to $681.96 but costs more in total. Your actual rate depends on your credit score and whether the car is new or used.

$40,000 car payment by APR and term

APR36 mo48 mo60 mo72 mo84 mo
4%$1,181$903$737$626$547
5%$1,199$921$755$644$565
6%$1,217$939$773$663$584
7%$1,235$958$792$682$604
8%$1,253$977$811$701$623
9%$1,272$995$830$721$644
10%$1,291$1,015$850$741$664
12%$1,329$1,053$890$782$706

Total interest at 7% APR

TermMonthly paymentTotal interest
36 months$1,235.08$4,463
48 months$957.85$5,977
60 months$792.05$7,523
72 months$681.96$9,101
84 months$603.71$10,711

Include tax, fees and trade-in

Frequently asked questions

What is the payment on a $40,000 car loan?

At 7% APR for 60 months, a $40,000 car loan is $792.05 a month, with $7,523 of total interest.

Is 72 or 60 months better for a $40,000 loan?

At 7% APR, 72 months lowers the payment to $681.96 but adds $1,578 of extra interest compared with 60 months.

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