Rate Index · April 2026

Auto loan rates in April 2026.

Average advertised APRs across the U.S. lenders we track. Advertised rates assume top-tier credit, so treat them as each lender's floor. Methodology.

April 2026: New car loans averaged 6.92% APR across 2 lenders, up 0.04 points from March 2026, and the lowest advertised rate was 5.50% from MyAutoLoan. Used car loans averaged 7.05% APR across 2 lenders, up 0.04 points from March 2026, and the lowest advertised rate was 5.75% from MyAutoLoan. Refinance loans averaged 6.06% APR across 2 lenders, up 0.18 points from March 2026, and the lowest advertised rate was 3.99% from MyAutoLoan. Lease buyout loans averaged 6.38% APR across 2 lenders, up 0.12 points from March 2026, and the lowest advertised rate was 3.90% from MyAutoLoan.

New car
6.92%
+0.04 pts vs March 2026
Lowest: 5.50% (MyAutoLoan)
Used car
7.05%
+0.04 pts vs March 2026
Lowest: 5.75% (MyAutoLoan)
Refinance
6.06%
+0.18 pts vs March 2026
Lowest: 3.99% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.38%
+0.12 pts vs March 2026
Lowest: 3.90% (MyAutoLoan)

New car by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (April 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.50% 5.50%
Truist 7.34% 6.49%

Used car by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (April 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.75% 5.75%
Truist 7.34% 6.49%

Refinance by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (April 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.53% 3.99%
Truist 7.59% 6.74%

Lease buyout by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (April 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.16% 3.90%
Truist 7.59% 6.74%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, April 2026, https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/april-2026

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How to read these numbers

Every figure on this page is an average of advertised APRs - the rates lenders publish for their best-qualified borrowers on the shortest common terms. Your own offer depends on credit profile, term length, vehicle age, and state. Two practical uses:

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