Rate Index · October 2024

Auto loan rates in October 2024.

Average advertised APRs across the U.S. lenders we track. Advertised rates assume top-tier credit, so treat them as each lender's floor. Methodology.

October 2024: New car loans averaged 6.67% APR across 4 lenders, down 0.14 points from September 2024, and the lowest advertised rate was 5.24% from PenFed Credit Union. Used car loans averaged 7.07% APR across 4 lenders, down 0.18 points from September 2024, and the lowest advertised rate was 5.64% from Bank of America. Refinance loans averaged 6.81% APR across 3 lenders, down 0.12 points from September 2024, and the lowest advertised rate was 5.49% from MyAutoLoan. Lease buyout loans averaged 6.77% APR across 3 lenders, down 0.13 points from September 2024, and the lowest advertised rate was 4.84% from MyAutoLoan.

New car
6.67%
-0.14 pts vs September 2024
Lowest: 5.24% (PenFed Credit Union)
Used car
7.07%
-0.18 pts vs September 2024
Lowest: 5.64% (Bank of America)
Refinance
6.81%
-0.12 pts vs September 2024
Lowest: 5.49% (MyAutoLoan)
Lease buyout
6.77%
-0.13 pts vs September 2024
Lowest: 4.84% (MyAutoLoan)

New car by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2024)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.50% 5.34%
PenFed Credit Union 5.67% 5.24%
Truist 7.55% 7.39%
MyAutoLoan 7.95% 7.24%

Used car by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2024)Lowest seen
Bank of America 5.80% 5.64%
PenFed Credit Union 6.71% 6.19%
Truist 7.55% 7.39%
MyAutoLoan 8.20% 7.49%

Refinance by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2024)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.73% 5.49%
Bank of America 6.89% 6.74%
Truist 7.80% 7.64%

Lease buyout by lender

LenderAvg advertised APR (October 2024)Lowest seen
MyAutoLoan 5.63% 4.84%
Bank of America 6.89% 6.74%
Truist 7.80% 7.64%
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Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, October 2024, https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/october-2024

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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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