Rate Index · December 2025

Auto loan rates in December 2025.

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
6.70%
0.00 pts vs November 2025
Lowest: 6.24% (Truist)
Used car
6.82%
0.00 pts vs November 2025
Lowest: 6.24% (Truist)
Refinance
5.91%
0.00 pts vs November 2025
Lowest: 4.09% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.03%
0.00 pts vs November 2025
Lowest: 4.59% (MyAutoLoan)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2025)Lowest seen
Truist 6.67% 6.24%
MyAutoLoan 6.72% 6.24%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2025)Lowest seen
Truist 6.67% 6.24%
MyAutoLoan 6.97% 6.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2025)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.89% 4.09%
Truist 6.92% 6.49%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (December 2025)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.14% 4.59%
Truist 6.92% 6.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, December 2025 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/december-2025

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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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