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What is the payment on a $40,000 car with 5% tax at 8% for 72 months?
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Direct answer (stated sample only): a $40,000.00 vehicle (down payment $4,000.00, sample tax 5%, fees $500.00) at 8% APR for 72 months finances about $38,500.00 and pays about $675.03 per month under Nestfigure’s model (interest about $10,102.14; total of payments about $48,602.14; payoff 6 years (72 months)). Not a dealer quote.
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Same vehicle ($40,000.00), APR (8%), and cash/trade-in assumptions; different lengths.
| Term | Payment | Interest | Total paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 mo | $939.90 | $6,615.08 | $45,115.08 |
| 60 mo | $780.64 | $8,338.47 | $46,838.47 |
| 72 mo | $675.03 | $10,102.14 | $48,602.14 |
| 84 mo | $600.07 | $11,905.82 | $50,405.82 |
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What is the monthly payment on a $40,000 car with 5% sales tax at 8% APR for 72 months?
Direct answer (stated sample only): a $40,000.00 vehicle (down payment $4,000.00, sample tax 5%, fees $500.00) at 8% APR for 72 months finances about $38,500.00 and pays about $675.03 per month under Nestfigure’s model (interest about $10,102.14; total of payments about $48,602.14; payoff 6 years (72 months)). Not a dealer quote.
Is this APR a real dealer rate?
No. Sample rates are illustrative inputs for transparent math.
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Educational only. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.