Rate Index · January 2026

Auto loan rates in January 2026.

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
6.76%
+0.06 pts vs December 2025
Lowest: 5.98% (MyAutoLoan)
Used car
6.89%
+0.07 pts vs December 2025
Lowest: 6.23% (MyAutoLoan)
Refinance
5.98%
+0.07 pts vs December 2025
Lowest: 4.09% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.12%
+0.09 pts vs December 2025
Lowest: 4.59% (MyAutoLoan)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.70% 5.98%
Truist 6.82% 6.24%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2026)Lowest seen
Truist 6.82% 6.24%
MyAutoLoan 6.95% 6.23%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.89% 4.09%
Truist 7.07% 6.49%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (January 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.16% 4.59%
Truist 7.07% 6.49%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, January 2026 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/january-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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