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Car Affordability Calculator

This car affordability calculator estimates the maximum car price you can comfortably afford, based on your income and a target auto-payment budget — a ceiling to shop within before you fall for a car outside your budget.

₹1,00,000

Your income before tax.

15.00%

A common guideline is 10-15% of gross monthly income for the payment alone, or up to 20% including insurance.

₹1,50,000

Cash you have to put down.

7.50%

The rate you expect to qualify for.

60 mo

Length of the loan.

₹8,98,580

Maximum loan amount₹7,48,580
Maximum monthly payment₹15,000

Frequently asked questions

Does this include insurance and maintenance?+

No — this is the loan payment only. Add your expected insurance premium and a maintenance estimate separately to see your true total monthly car cost before deciding on a price.

Should I use gross or take-home income?+

This calculator uses gross income to match the common 10-15%-of-gross guideline, but budgeting against your take-home (net) pay via the paycheck calculator gives a more conservative, often more realistic, ceiling.

Is a longer loan term a good way to afford a more expensive car?+

It lowers the monthly payment, but extends how long you're paying interest and increases the risk of owing more than the car is worth for longer — treat term length as a tradeoff, not a free way to afford more car.

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