Rate Index · May 2025

Auto loan rates in May 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
6.45%
-0.07 pts vs April 2025
Lowest: 4.99% (MyAutoLoan)
Used car
6.60%
-0.07 pts vs April 2025
Lowest: 5.24% (MyAutoLoan)
Refinance
6.38%
+0.07 pts vs April 2025
Lowest: 4.95% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.44%
+0.10 pts vs April 2025
Lowest: 4.40% (MyAutoLoan)

New car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2025)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.51% 5.34%
MyAutoLoan 6.49% 4.99%
Truist 7.34% 6.99%

Used car - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2025)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.71% 5.54%
MyAutoLoan 6.74% 5.24%
Truist 7.34% 6.99%

Refinance - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2025)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.41% 4.95%
Bank of America 6.11% 5.94%
Truist 7.62% 7.24%

Lease buyout - by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (May 2025)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.59% 4.40%
Bank of America 6.11% 5.94%
Truist 7.62% 7.24%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, May 2025 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/may-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:

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