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How do I figure out how much interest I'm paying on a 48-month car loan?

I'm going to get a 48-month car loan, but I want to know how much interest I'm paying. How do I figure this out?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unless you were a math whiz when you were younger, figuring out how much interest you’re paying on your
car loan
might be a bit taxing.
So for the sake of ease, don’t do the math. Let someone or something else do it instead. The best way to figure out how much interest you’re paying is to go online and use an auto loan calculator. Simply input your interest rate, term, and principal, and voila. You’re done.
Alternatively, you could ask your lender for an amortization schedule. This gives you the dollar amount that goes toward interest and principal each month. If you want to calculate your interest the old-fashioned way,
find out how to do it here
.
If you want to save money to put toward the principal of your car, sneak a glance at your car insurance policy and compare it to quotes you get with
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