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Repayment planning estimate

Car Loan EMI Calculator

Calculate car loan EMI with interactive on-road price and down payment sliders. Model loan-to-value ratios and plan your vehicle financing budget.

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₹10,00,000
₹2 L₹1 Cr
Presets:
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₹2,00,000
₹0₹10 L
Presets:
Net Loan Amount:₹8,00,000
20% Down80% LTV
%
7 %18 %
Presets:
Yr
1 Yr7 Yr
Presets:
Monthly EMI
₹16,607
Due monthly for 60 months
Net Loan Amount₹8,00,000
Total Interest₹1,96,396
Total Amount PayableNet Loan + Total Interest
₹9,96,396
Total Cost of Car OwnershipOn-Road Price + Total Interest Outgo
₹11,96,396
Monthly EMI₹16,607
Net Loan Amount
₹8,00,000(80%)
Total Interest
₹1,96,396(20%)

The 20/4/10 Automotive Financing Rule

Recommended benchmark to prevent vehicle negative equity and excessive interest burn.

20% Down Payment

Pay at least 20% down to absorb the car's rapid first-year depreciation and avoid owing more than market value.

4-Year Max Tenure

Keep loan duration under 48 months (4 years). Longer 6-7 year loans make you pay up to 40% more in pure interest.

10% Income Cap

Total monthly transportation costs (EMI + fuel + insurance + maintenance) should not exceed 10% of gross monthly pay.

Amortization Schedule

Click any year row to view individual monthly principal & interest allocations.

YearOpening BalancePrincipal PaidInterest PaidPrepaymentClosing Balance
Calculate loan parameters to generate yearly and monthly amortization schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much down payment should I make for a car loan?
Financial experts recommend the 20/4/10 rule: put down at least 20% down payment, finance for no longer than 4 years, and ensure total monthly vehicle expenses (EMI + insurance + fuel) do not exceed 10% of your gross monthly income.
Is car loan interest calculated on a reducing balance or flat rate basis?
Reputable Indian banks calculate car loan EMI on a monthly reducing balance basis. Beware of dealer quotes quoting flat rates: a 5% flat rate is roughly equivalent to an expensive 9.2% to 9.5% reducing balance interest rate.
Does a car loan finance RTO registration and insurance charges?
Standard car loans finance 85% to 90% of the vehicle ex-showroom price, requiring you to pay road tax and insurance. However, several top auto loan schemes now finance up to 90-100% of the total on-road price.