Trade-In Car Payment Calculator

Your Payment Calculator for Trade-Ins

The payment calculator that we provide is all about making sure you’re set up with the best possible plan. How so? Well, this tool operates by gathering information about your loan as well as the term, the interest, and any down payment you might provide. Then, it goes on to give you a good estimation of what you’ll be paying on a monthly basis.

When you have this information, you can more accurately see what these costs will be for you. It’s much easier to apply to your everyday life when you know you’ve accounted for the price you may be paying in the long term.

Value Your Trade: The Difference

If you’ve visited our website, you’ve definitely seen a few handy tools available to you. So, when you look at the payment calculator vs. the Value Your Trade tool, you might be asking yourself, "What’s the difference?"

We can answer that.

The payment calculator deals exclusively with providing an estimation of monthly payments. This is part of a long-term plan and takes your loans into account.

Comparatively, the Value Your Trade tool is about figuring out the worth—or value—of your current vehicle and applying that to your next one, should you choose to trade it in. This tool is also on our website and will ask for basic information about your car. After filling it in, it’ll give you the answers you’ve been looking for.

How To: Increase Vehicle Value

As we’ve discussed, your vehicle’s value is an important part of trading in your set of wheels. When it comes to increasing that value—and thereby increasing the down payment for your plan—how is it done? It’s simpler than you might think.

Consider the vehicle's make, model, and year. These are your car’s intrinsic features. While they cannot be changed, the condition can be!

When you want to enhance your vehicle’s value, there are a few opportunities you can seize, including:

• Keep up with routine maintenance
• Conduct minor repairs or parts changes
• Fix any dings, dents, or scrapes
• Give it a deep clean

These little fixes, while small, can really go a long way in changing how your ride is valued. Since it’s so well-maintained, you’re more likely to get a good deal—and that will help you out with your monthly plan.