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Excellent Credit vs Good Credit Car Loan Rates

Your credit score has a major impact on car loan costs. Excellent credit (750+) typically qualifies for rates around 4.5%, while good credit (700-749) sees rates near 5.5%. This seemingly small difference can mean thousands in extra interest over the loan term.

A

Excellent Credit (750+)

$5,000.00$30,000.00$100,000.00
$0.00$5,000.00$50,000.00
%
0%4.5%20%
mo
12 mo60 mo84 mo

Your Car Loan Results

$466.08
Monthly Payment
Total Loan Amount$25,000
Total Interest$2,965
Total Cost$27,965

Loan Summary

Vehicle Price$35,000.00
Down Payment$5,000.00
Loan Amount$25,000.00
Interest Rate4.5%
Loan Term60 mo
Total Payments60

Payment Breakdown

B

Good Credit (700-749)

$5,000.00$30,000.00$100,000.00
$0.00$5,000.00$50,000.00
%
0%5.5%20%
mo
12 mo60 mo84 mo

Your Car Loan Results

$477.53
Monthly Payment
Total Loan Amount$25,000
Total Interest$3,652
Total Cost$28,652

Loan Summary

Vehicle Price$35,000.00
Down Payment$5,000.00
Loan Amount$25,000.00
Interest Rate5.5%
Loan Term60 mo
Total Payments60

Payment Breakdown

Key Differences

Your credit score has a major impact on car loan costs. Excellent credit (750+) typically qualifies for rates around 4.5%, while good credit (700-749) sees rates near 5.5%. This seemingly small difference can mean thousands in extra interest over the loan term.

Which Option is Better?

The best choice depends on your individual financial situation, goals, and constraints. Use the calculators above to compare both options with your specific numbers.

  • Adjust the values in both calculators to match your scenario
  • Compare monthly payments, total costs, and long-term impact
  • Consider your cash flow, savings goals, and risk tolerance