Car Affordability Calculator

Calculate how much car you can afford based on income and payment limits.

Use the Car Affordability Calculator

Enter income and payment limits. Max affordable car price is calculated.

Inputs

Monthly income and payment limits.

Results

Max monthly payment
$750
Max car price
$41,332

Based on typical guidance: keep car payment under 15–20% of income.

How this calculator works

Enter monthly income, max payment percentage, APR, term, and down payment. Max affordable car price is calculated.

FAQs

What % of income for car payment?
Many experts suggest keeping car payment under 15–20% of take-home income.
Include insurance in budget?
Yes. Total car cost includes payment, insurance, fuel, and maintenance.

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Car Affordability Calculator

Calculate how much car you can afford based on income and payment limits.

Use the Car Affordability Calculator

Enter income and payment limits. Max affordable car price is calculated.

Inputs

Monthly income and payment limits.

Results

Max monthly payment
$750
Max car price
$41,332

Based on typical guidance: keep car payment under 15–20% of income.

How this calculator works

Enter monthly income, max payment percentage, APR, term, and down payment. Max affordable car price is calculated.

FAQs

What % of income for car payment?
Many experts suggest keeping car payment under 15–20% of take-home income.
Include insurance in budget?
Yes. Total car cost includes payment, insurance, fuel, and maintenance.

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