Average advertised APRs across the U.S. lenders we track. Advertised rates assume top-tier credit - treat them as each lender's floor. Methodology.
| Lender | Avg advertised APR (September 2018) | Lowest seen |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | 3.03% | 2.99% |
| PenFed Credit Union | 3.44% | 2.49% |
| Truist | 3.64% | 3.09% |
| Wells Fargo | 3.88% | 3.88% |
| U.S. Bank | 4.58% | 4.56% |
| Chase | 5.31% | 5.19% |
| Lender | Avg advertised APR (September 2018) | Lowest seen |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | 3.52% | 3.24% |
| Truist | 3.84% | 3.09% |
| PenFed Credit Union | 3.93% | 3.49% |
| Wells Fargo | 4.14% | 4.14% |
| U.S. Bank | 4.58% | 4.56% |
| Chase | 5.69% | 5.54% |
| Lender | Avg advertised APR (September 2018) | Lowest seen |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | 3.63% | 3.34% |
| Truist | 3.82% | 3.09% |
| U.S. Bank | 4.58% | 4.56% |
| Wells Fargo | 4.62% | 4.62% |
| Lender | Avg advertised APR (September 2018) | Lowest seen |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | 3.88% | 3.44% |
| Truist | 4.24% | 3.39% |
| Wells Fargo | 4.34% | 4.34% |
This data is free to reference in articles, research, and reports with attribution and a link. Suggested citation:
Source: AutoLoanRate.com Auto Loan Rate Index, September 2018 - https://www.autoloanrate.com/rate-index/september-2018
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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.