Car Loan vs Personal Loan — Which Is Cheaper for a Car?
Car loan at 9% vs personal loan at 14% for ₹8 lakh over 5 years: Car loan EMI ₹16,607 (total interest ₹1.96L) vs personal loan EMI ₹18,622 (total interest ₹3.17L). Car loan saves ₹1.21 lakh.
Monthly EMI
₹16,607
Total Interest
₹1,96,401
Total Payment
₹9,96,401
Car loan rates typically range 8.5%–12% p.a. depending on lender, credit score, and car type. Down payment (10–20%) reduces loan amount and total interest significantly.
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