The Finance Algorithm
§ Tool · tier 1 · independent

Car Loan Refinance Calculator.

Calculate savings from refinancing your car loan to a better rate

CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceupd May 2026
Inputs
Your numbers
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$25k
%
10%
$
$600
36
%
7.5%
36

Same as remaining or different

$
$300

New loan setup / establishment fees

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$0

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Move the sliders or type in the form on the left — the math updates live as you go. Click Get AI verdict when you want a written analysis.

Stuck with a high-rate car loan? Rates may have dropped, or your credit may have improved. This calculator shows if refinancing makes sense after accounting for fees.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Rate Drop Refinance

$22,000 balance at 11%, 36 months left. New offer: 7.5% for 36 months. $400 total fees.

Inputs

balance:22,000currentRate:11newRate:7.5fees:400

Current path: $720/month, $3,920 interest. Refinance: $685/month, $2,660 interest. Save $860 after fees!

§ FAQ

Questions Australians ask

§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

Refinancing
Taking a new loan to pay off an existing loan, usually to get better terms.
Exit Fee
Penalty charged by some lenders for paying off a loan early.
Break-Even Point
How long until savings from the new rate exceed refinancing costs.