Rate Index · July 2018

Auto loan rates in July 2018.

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
3.87%
Lowest: 2.49% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
4.21%
Lowest: 3.09% (Truist)
Refinance
4.20%
Lowest: 3.09% (Truist)
Lease buyout
4.13%
Lowest: 3.39% (Truist)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (July 2018)Lowest seen
USAA 2.79% 2.79%
PenFed Credit Union 3.44% 2.49%
Truist 3.57% 3.09%
Bank of America 3.61% 3.44%
Wells Fargo 3.88% 3.88%
U.S. Bank 4.56% 4.56%
Chase 5.24% 5.14%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (July 2018)Lowest seen
USAA 3.59% 3.59%
Bank of America 3.81% 3.64%
Truist 3.82% 3.09%
PenFed Credit Union 3.93% 3.49%
Wells Fargo 4.14% 4.14%
U.S. Bank 4.56% 4.56%
Chase 5.62% 5.54%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (July 2018)Lowest seen
Truist 3.81% 3.09%
Bank of America 3.81% 3.64%
U.S. Bank 4.56% 4.56%
Wells Fargo 4.62% 4.62%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (July 2018)Lowest seen
Bank of America 3.81% 3.64%
Truist 4.23% 3.39%
Wells Fargo 4.34% 4.34%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, July 2018 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/july-2018

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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.