Auto Loan Calculator: Rate vs. Rebate

Sometimes you hear dealer rates that sound too good to be true. Typically if you choose the dealer's rebate plan, you forego the low-interest-rate loan, but get a cash rebate. Adding the rebate to your down payment can make credit union financing very attractive—because the larger down payment reduces the amount you need to finance.

So which alternative is best—taking the dealer's low-rate loan or the United Maryland Employees FCU's loan with the dealer's cash-back offer? Use the calculator to find out. Fill in all six fields before you hit calculate.

Auto Loan Calculator: Rate vs. Rebate
Amount to finance:
 Rebate amount:
Dealer rate (%):
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Length of dealer loan (months):
 Length of credit union loan (months):
Monthly payment to dealer:
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Note: This calculator is solely for information purposes and provides reasonably accurate results. The calculations are not intended to be relied upon as actual results.