Debt-to-Income Auto Calculator — Calculate Your DTI for Car Loans

Debt-to-Income Auto Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to see if you qualify for an auto loan. Lenders use DTI to determine your borrowing capacity and loan eligibility.

Step 1: Income Information

Understanding Gross Income

Gross income is your total income before taxes and deductions. Include all sources: salary, bonuses, commissions, alimony, child support, and investment income.

Step 2: Debt Information

About Debt-to-Income Ratio

DTI is calculated by dividing your total monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income. Lenders typically prefer a DTI below 43% for auto loans.

Debt-to-Income Results

Summary
Lender Comparison
Breakdown

Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

36%
Based on $5,500 monthly income
Good – Likely to qualify for auto loan
Total Monthly Income
$5,500
Total Monthly Debt
$1,800
Front-End Ratio
21.8%
Back-End Ratio
36%

Lender DTI Requirements Comparison

Lender Type Max DTI Auto Loan Rate Your Status

Income vs Debt Breakdown

DTI Formula

Debt-to-Income Ratio = (Total Monthly Debt Payments ÷ Gross Monthly Income) × 100

Front-end ratio includes only housing costs. Back-end ratio includes all monthly debt obligations. Most lenders prefer a back-end DTI below 43% for auto loans.

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