Rate Index · December 2022

Auto loan rates in December 2022.

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

New car
5.89%
+0.19 pts vs November 2022
Lowest: 2.69% (MyAutoLoan)
Used car
6.05%
+0.18 pts vs November 2022
Lowest: 2.94% (MyAutoLoan)
Refinance
5.98%
+0.13 pts vs November 2022
Lowest: 2.49% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
5.33%
+0.11 pts vs November 2022
Lowest: 2.39% (MyAutoLoan)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2022)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.48% 2.69%
Bank of America 5.22% 5.04%
PenFed Credit Union 5.81% 5.24%
Truist 6.59% 5.99%
U.S. Bank 7.36% 7.36%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2022)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.73% 2.94%
Bank of America 5.39% 5.14%
PenFed Credit Union 6.19% 6.04%
Truist 6.59% 5.99%
U.S. Bank 7.36% 7.36%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2022)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 2.82% 2.49%
Bank of America 6.22% 6.04%
Truist 7.09% 6.49%
U.S. Bank 7.79% 7.79%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2022)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 2.88% 2.39%
Bank of America 6.02% 5.84%
Truist 7.09% 6.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, December 2022 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/december-2022

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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:

Full collection details, lender coverage, and revision policy: methodology.