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What is a Good Interest Rate for a Car Loan?

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If you’re like most of our Cary customers, you want to get the best deal when you buy a new or pre-owned car. That means getting a good interest rate. But, what is a good interest rate for a car loan? What is the average interest rate on a car loan? You have questions. Our finance center has the answers. So, what is a good interest rate for a car loan? Let’s find out!

New and Used Car APR

Average Credit Score for New Car Annual Percentage Rate Average Credit Score for Used Car Annual Percentage Rate
781-850 3.17% 781-850 3.8%
661-780 4.03% 661-780 5.48%
601-660 6.79% 601-660 10.1%
501-600 10.98% 501-600 16.27%
300-500 13.76% 300-500 19.32%

What is the Average Interest Rate on a Car Loan?

What is the average interest rate on a car loan? Interest rates vary by a number of factors, including loan duration, your credit score, and whether the car is new or used. Here’s the average interest rates on car loans by length of the loan:

Average Interest Rate on a Car Loan by Length of the Loan

  • 36-Month: 4.21%
  • 48-Month: 4.31%
  • 60-Month: 4.37%
  • 72-Month: 4.45%

What is a Good Interest Rate for a Car Loan on a New Car?

Most lenders charge lower rates on loans for new cars, as opposed to used. What is a good car loan rate on a new car? See below:

Average Interest Rate on a New Car Loan by Credit Score

  • 781–850: 3.17%
  • 661–780: 4.03%
  • 601–660: 6.79%
  • 501–600: 10.98%
  • 300–500: 13.76%

What is a Good Interest Rate for a Car Loan on a Used Car?

What is a good car loan rate on a used car? Here are the average rates by credit score:

Average Interest Rate on a Used Car Loan by Credit Score

  • 781–850: 3.8%
  • 661–780: 5.48%
  • 601–660: 10.1%
  • 501–600: 16.27%
  • 300–500: 19.32%

Interest Rates Vary by Lender

If you’ve shopped around with various Apex-area lenders, you know that they have different rates. Here are the lowest and highest rates offered by some of the major lenders:

Lowest and Highest Rate on a Car Loan by Lender

  • Alliant: 3.24%/18.19%
  • CapitalOne: 3.99%/13.98%
  • PenFed: 1.99%/18%
  • PNC Bank: 2.79%/14.99%

Of course, there are plenty more lenders that Cary drivers can work with! The Hendrick Dodge Cary finance center maintains relationships with numerous local and national lenders so we can help customers from Apex to Chapel Hill get the best rate possible for their budget and their credit score! 

Let Our Finance Center Help You Get Into Your Next Car

Our finance center works with multiple lenders to get you the best rate. You can even apply for pre-approval online. Our online finance application is 100% secure and we will never share your information. If you’d prefer to start the process at our dealership, we’re just a short drive away from both Apex and Carrboro. So, drop by or contact us today! Our team looks forward to helping you get the car you want at a price you feel great about.

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Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details. 

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T14049. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **0% APR Financing for 36 months equals $27.28 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Not compatible with any other incentive programs or offers. Contact dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T14049. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **Excludes Quad Cab and RHO Models. 2.9% APR Financing for 72 months equals $15.15 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Contact dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T57956. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. **0% APR Financing for 36 months equals $27.28 per month per $1,000 financed for well-qualified buyers through Stellantis Financial Services regardless of down payment. Not all buyers will qualify. Not compatible with any other incentive programs or offers. Contact dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 6/30/2026. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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