Configure Inputs

₹1.00 Lakh
₹10,000₹10.00 Lakh
₹2.00 Lakh
₹0₹20.00 Lakh
9%
%
115
5
110

Max Affordable Car Price

₹11,63,467

Recommended Max EMI

₹20,000 /mo

(Based on 20% rule of thumb)

Financial Wisdom: Experts recommend the 20/4/10 rule: put 20% down, finance for no more than 4 years, and keep total car costs under 10% of your gross income. This tool uses a more flexible 20% net income limit.

Purchase Funding Breakdown

Principal
Interest

Projected Loan Repayment

Principal vs. Interest Repayment

Visualizing the components of your annual payments.

Analysis & Results

Estimated Amortization Schedule (Max Loan)

Year
Principal
(A)
Interest
(B)
Expenses
(C)
Total Payment
(A + B + C)
Balance
Paid %
26
₹1,59,772
₹80,228
₹0
₹2,40,000
₹8,03,696
17%
27
₹1,74,760
₹65,240
₹0
₹2,40,000
₹6,28,936
35%
28
₹1,91,153
₹48,847
₹0
₹2,40,000
₹4,37,783
55%
29
₹2,09,085
₹30,915
₹0
₹2,40,000
₹2,28,698
76%
30
₹2,28,698
₹11,302
₹0
₹2,40,000
₹0
100%
TIP Click on [+] to view monthly breakdown. Principal (A) includes monthly EMIs and any prepayments made.
* Values rounded

Deep Dive & FAQ

How much Car Can I Afford?

A common rule of thumb is the 20/4/10 rule: Put 20% down, finance for no more than 4 years, and keep total car expenses (loan + insurance + gas) under 10% of your gross income.

This calculator estimates a safe budget based on your monthly disposable income to ensure your car doesn't become a financial burden.