Car loan rates — Canada 2026
Rates by credit score
Excellent (750+)5.5 – 7.0%
Good (680–749)7.0 – 10.0%
Fair (620–679)10.0 – 15.0%
Poor (below 620)15.0 – 29.9%
Dealer 0% financing0% (limited)
Quick reference — 5yr payments
Loan
@ 7%
@ 10%
$15,000
$297/mo
$319/mo
$25,000
$495/mo
$531/mo
$35,000
$693/mo
$743/mo
$50,000
$990/mo
$1,062/mo
$75,000
$1,485/mo
$1,594/mo
Tips to reduce your loan cost
A larger down payment reduces both your monthly payment and total interest. Every extra $1,000 down on a 7% loan saves roughly $140 in interest over 5 years. Shorter terms mean higher payments but dramatically less interest overall.
Shorter term saves significantly
Term
Payment
Interest
3 yr
$776/mo
$794
5 yr
$495/mo
$2,700
7 yr
$376/mo
$5,672
Based on $25,000 at 7% interest.