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Car Loan EMI

EMI = P × r × (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n − 1)
Car loan interest rates: 7-12% p.a. New cars get lower rates than used cars.
No tax benefit on car loan for salaried individuals (unlike home loan).
Cars depreciate 15-20% per year — your car may be worth less than the loan balance initially.
Keep car loan tenure ≤ 5 years. Longer tenure = paying more than car's residual value.
Down payment of 20-30% recommended — reduces total interest and aligns loan with depreciation.
Pro Tip
Cars are depreciating assets. The ideal strategy: 20% down payment, 3-year tenure, and buy a car you can afford at 2x EMI.

Car Loan EMI - Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Car Loan EMI and how to optimize your financial strategy.

Understanding the Formula

The core calculation is based on:

EMI = P × r × (1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n − 1)

Key Concepts & Rules

  • Car loan interest rates: 7-12% p.a. New cars get lower rates than used cars.
  • No tax benefit on car loan for salaried individuals (unlike home loan).
  • Cars depreciate 15-20% per year — your car may be worth less than the loan balance initially.
  • Keep car loan tenure ≤ 5 years. Longer tenure = paying more than car's residual value.
  • Down payment of 20-30% recommended — reduces total interest and aligns loan with depreciation.

Expert Strategy

Cars are depreciating assets. The ideal strategy: 20% down payment, 3-year tenure, and buy a car you can afford at 2x EMI.

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