How Down Payments, Loan Terms, and Total Cost Work When Financing a Car

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Your down payment directly lowers the amount you finance, which shrinks the loan term and reduces total interest paid. A larger down payment means smaller monthly payments and less cost overall, while a longer term spreads payments out but increases what you pay in interest.