Car Loan Calculator - LokSevaPortal

Car Loan Calculator

Plan your vehicle purchase intelligently. Enter your car price and down payment to calculate your exact EMI, total interest, and the actual total cost of the car.

Purchase Details

₹10,00,000
₹2,00,000
Required Loan Amount: ₹8,00,000
9.0%
5 Years
Monthly EMI
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Per month payment
Total Interest
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Paid to the bank
Total Cost of Car
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Price + Interest

Payment Breakdown

Loan Principal
Interest
Total Payable
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Car loans are depreciating assets. A larger down payment significantly reduces your EMI burden and total interest paid over the tenure.

Yearly Amortization Schedule

Year-wise breakdown of Principal, Interest, and Remaining Balance.

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Year Total EMI Paid Principal Paid Interest Paid Closing Loan Balance

How Car Loan EMIs Work

A Car Loan EMI consists of two parts: the principal repayment and the interest payment. By entering the Total Car Price and your Down Payment, this tool calculates the exact loan amount required from the bank.

Why Down Payments Matter

A vehicle is a depreciating asset, meaning its value drops as soon as you drive it out of the showroom. Making a larger down payment (ideally 20% or more) ensures that your loan amount is lower, which protects you from being "underwater" on your loan (where you owe more than the car is worth).

Total Cost of Ownership

The sticker price of a car is never what you actually pay if you take a loan. This calculator introduces a Total Cost of Car metric. This adds the total interest you will pay to the bank to the original on-road price of the car, giving you the true cost of your vehicle over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

A shorter tenure (3 to 5 years) is generally recommended for car loans to minimize the interest paid on a depreciating asset. While 7-year loans lower your EMI, you end up paying significantly more in interest.
Yes, but unlike home loans, banks often charge a prepayment penalty (foreclosure charge) on fixed-rate car loans, usually ranging from 1% to 5% of the outstanding principal. Check your bank's specific terms before prepaying.
In India, most car loans are offered at fixed interest rates, meaning your EMI remains exactly the same throughout the loan tenure regardless of market fluctuations.
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