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Absa Vehicle Finance Calculator

Calculate monthly car loan repayments and instalments for new and used vehicle financing from any South African bank or dealer.

What are your loan details?

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Prime: 10.5% · peaked 11.75% (May 2023) · SARB
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What will your repayment be?

Monthly Repayment

R 6 933,91

per month

Total Interest

R 149 241,70

Total Cost

R 499 241,70

Loan Details

Loan Amount:R 350 000,00
Deposit:R 0,00
Amount Financed:R 350 000,00
Repayment Term:72 months
Annual Interest Rate:12.50%

Loan Payment Schedule Chart

How much does this loan really cost you?

Estimated maximums under the National Credit Act — your actual lender's fees may be lower.

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Important Note About Interest Rates
Our calculations assume the interest rate remains constant throughout the loan term. For variable rate loans (like most bonds), your actual monthly payments may change if interest rates rise or fall during your loan period.

This is an estimate only, not financial or tax advice, and we are not a financial services provider (FSP). Your actual figures depend on your lender or provider, and your personal circumstances. Results do not constitute a credit quote or an offer of credit — please consult a qualified financial advisor or contact your bank directly before making financial decisions.

How do these repayment numbers break down?

R3 288 goes to your loan (47%)
R3 646 goes to the bank (53%)

Total interest paid by term

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Car Loan for Information

Vehicle finance in South Africa is typically offered over 48 to 72 months. New cars attract lower interest rates (around 12-14%) compared to used vehicles (around 15.5%–17%). Most major SA banks and vehicle finance providers offer vehicle asset finance (VAF). A deposit of 10-20% can significantly reduce your monthly instalment and total interest paid. Use our calculator to compare different terms and see what car you can afford.

Typical Ranges
Typical car loan amounts range from R100,000 to R1,500,000 with interest rates between 12% and 17%.

What can this calculator work out?

  • New car loan calculations
  • Used vehicle financing
  • Car instalment calculator
  • Vehicle finance interest rate comparison
  • Balloon payment analysis

Absa publishes its car loan rate and fee details on its own site — see the sourced rates & fees table below, and use the calculator above to work out what a car loan at that rate would actually cost you each month.

Absa Vehicle Finance — Rates & Fees

Absa Vehicle Finance published interest rate and fees
Interest rate Set per application — fixed or prime-linked, your choice
Initiation fee (once-off) R1207.50
Monthly service fee R69.00

Both fees equal the National Credit Act's statutory maximum, VAT-inclusive. Rates verified: 2026-07-18. Source: "The percentage annual interest rate applicable to the loan. The rate can be fixed or linked to the prime interest rate." — Absa vehicle finance calculator.

Absa Vehicle Finance — Frequently Asked Questions

This is an estimate only, not financial or tax advice, and we are not a financial services provider (FSP). Your actual figures depend on your lender or provider, and your personal circumstances. CalcLoan is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with Absa. Figures are drawn from publicly available rate information and may not reflect your personal offer.

Absa's official rates page