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Free Tools Built by a Professional Car Shopper

Welcome to the most extensive collection of car buying calculators out there, built by someone with 10 years of auto industry experience. Each one is designed to answer a specific question in your car buying journey, whether you're figuring out payments, comparing deals, or deciding between financing options. No sign-ups, no ads, no gimmicks, just the tools you need to make a smarter decision.

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New Car Calculator

Brand New Vehicle Purchase

Calculate your new car payment with tax, trade-in, rebates, and fees. Includes a dealer-style payment matrix to compare terms and down payments.

When to use ? Perfect for buying brand new from a dealer. Factors in MSRP, rebates, dealer fees, tax on the full price, and generates a payment matrix just like the finance office shows you.
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Pre-Owned Calculator

Pre-Owned Vehicle Purchase

Calculate your used car payment with tax, trade-in, and fees. Includes a dealer-style payment matrix to compare terms and down payments.

When to use ? Built for used car purchases, whether from a dealer or private party. Accounts for higher interest rates typical with pre-owned financing and skips rebate fields that don't apply.
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New vs Pre-Owned

Should You Buy New or Used?

Compare the total cost of a new vehicle against a comparable pre-owned one, including depreciation, financing, and ownership costs.

When to use ? Not sure if new or used is the smarter buy? This calculator weighs upfront price, depreciation, financing terms, and typical ownership costs side-by-side so you can see which option actually saves you more.
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Vehicle Comparison

Compare Up to 4 Different Car Prices

Compare up to 4 vehicles side-by-side with different prices, rates, and terms to see which deal makes the most sense for you.

When to use ? Torn between a few cars? Enter up to 4 vehicles with different prices, rates, and terms. See all the payments side-by-side so you can make a clear, apples-to-apples comparison.
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Rebate vs Low APR

Take the Low APR or the Rebate?

Should you take the manufacturer rebate or the special financing rate? Compare up to 3 scenarios to see which saves you more.

When to use ? Manufacturers often make you choose: take the cash rebate or the special low rate, you can't have both. This calculator shows you exactly which option costs less over the life of the loan.
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Out-The-Door Calculator

Total Cash Price with Fees & Tax

Calculate your total out-the-door cash price including taxes, fees, trade-in, and rebates. Includes a reverse mode to work backwards from a target OTD.

When to use ? The "out-the-door" price is the real total, sticker price plus tax, title, registration, and dealer fees minus trade-in and rebates. This is the number that actually matters. Also includes a reverse calculator to work backwards from a target OTD price.
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Quick Payment Calculator

Fast Monthly Payment Estimate

Enter your out-the-door price, loan term, rate, and down payment to instantly see your monthly payment. Includes a dealer-style matrix to compare scenarios.

When to use ? Need a fast estimate? Enter your OTD price, term, rate, and down payment to instantly see your monthly payment, total interest, and total cost. Compare up to 5 down payment scenarios across 5 term/APR combos.
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Affordability Calculator

How Much Vehicle Can You Purchase?

Start with your monthly budget and work backwards to find your max vehicle price. Includes a matrix to compare down payment and term options.

When to use ? Start with the monthly payment you're comfortable with and work backwards. This tells you the maximum vehicle price you can afford, so you know your budget before you ever walk into a dealership.
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Loan Refinance Calculator

How Much Can You Save Refinancing?

See how much you could save by refinancing your current auto loan. Compare your existing loan against new rate and term options.

When to use ? Already have a car loan? If rates have dropped or your credit has improved, refinancing could save you hundreds or thousands. Enter your current loan details and compare against a new rate.
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Early Payoff Calculator

Learn How Much Interest You Can Save

See how extra payments shorten your loan and save you money in interest. Compare different monthly extra and lump sum strategies in the payoff matrix.

When to use ? See exactly how much interest you can save by paying extra each month or making a one-time lump sum payment. Even small extra payments can shave months off your loan and save real money.
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Hybrid vs Gas Calculator

Should You Purchase a Hybrid?

Compare your total cost between a hybrid and gas vehicle, including price, fuel savings, and driving habits, to see which actually saves you money.

When to use ? Hybrids cost more upfront but save on fuel. Is it worth it for you? Enter your driving habits, gas prices, and ownership period to find out if the hybrid premium pays for itself.
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Hybrid vs PHEV Calculator

Standard Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid?

Compare total cost of ownership between a traditional hybrid and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), factoring in price, fuel, electricity, and driving habits.

When to use ? PHEVs cost more upfront but can run on electricity for short trips. Is the premium worth it for your commute and driving style? Enter your details to find out which option saves you more over time.
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EV Charging Cost Calculator

How Much Does It Cost to Charge?

Calculate your EV charging costs at home and on the road. Compare electricity rates, charging speeds, and see your cost per mile vs gas vehicles.

When to use ? Thinking about going electric? Find out what it actually costs to charge at home vs public stations, compare your cost per mile to gas, and see if an EV makes financial sense for your driving habits.
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VIN Decoder

Free Vehicle Specs & Recall Lookup

Instantly decode vehicle specs, safety equipment, crash test ratings, fuel economy, recall history, and owner complaints. Just enter a VIN, no sign-ups required.

When to use ? Use this before buying any used vehicle. Enter the VIN to instantly pull specs, safety ratings, recall history, and owner complaints so you know exactly what you're getting before you sign anything.
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