Rate Index · March 2026

Auto loan rates in March 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
6.88%
+0.07 pts vs February 2026
Lowest: 5.74% (MyAutoLoan)
Used car
7.01%
+0.07 pts vs February 2026
Lowest: 5.99% (MyAutoLoan)
Refinance
5.88%
-0.14 pts vs February 2026
Lowest: 4.05% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.26%
-0.02 pts vs February 2026
Lowest: 3.90% (MyAutoLoan)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.59% 5.74%
Truist 7.17% 6.49%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 6.84% 5.99%
Truist 7.17% 6.49%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 4.34% 4.05%
Truist 7.42% 6.74%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (March 2026)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.09% 3.90%
Truist 7.42% 6.74%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, March 2026 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/march-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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