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FILE 01
Capital One Auto Finance logo

Bank

Capital One Auto Finance

Dealer-network financing with prequalification; vehicle and dealer restrictions apply.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
24–84 months
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.8

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 02
Bank of America logo

Bank

Bank of America

Direct dealer-purchase financing with published sample rates that vary by location.

Starting APR
5.39%
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
48–72 months
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.9

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 03
PenFed Credit Union logo

Credit Union

PenFed Credit Union

Credit-union purchase and refinance loans with public rate and amount information.

Starting APR
4.19%
Maximum amount
$150,000
Terms
36–84 months
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

4.5

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 04
Navy Federal Credit Union logo

Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union

Member-only auto financing with detailed published rate tables and long-term options.

Starting APR
3.89%
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
12–96 months
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

4.4

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 05
Consumers Credit Union logo

Credit Union

Consumers Credit Union

Member credit union offering purchase and refinance financing with public term pricing.

Starting APR
3.99%
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
36–84 months
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

4.4

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 06
Digital Federal Credit Union logo

Credit Union

Digital Federal Credit Union

Member credit union with purchase and refinance loans and an electric-vehicle discount.

Starting APR
4.99%
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
Not publicly disclosed
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

4.1

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 07
PNC Bank logo

Bank

PNC Bank

Dealer-purchase check-ready financing plus a separate refinance product.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
Not publicly disclosed
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.7

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 08
Chase Auto logo

Bank

Chase Auto

Dealer-network financing and prequalification for eligible vehicles.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
Not publicly disclosed
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.5

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 09
U.S. Bank logo

Bank

U.S. Bank

Vehicle financing whose pricing depends on credit, vehicle, term, amount, LTV, and location.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
Not publicly disclosed
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.7

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 10
LightStream logo

Online Lender

LightStream

Unsecured financing that can be used for eligible auto purchases, without a vehicle lien.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
24–240 months
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

4.1

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 11
CarMax Auto Finance logo

Online Lender

CarMax Auto Finance

Financing for used vehicles purchased through CarMax, with decisions integrated into the sale.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
Not publicly disclosed
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.3

out of 5.0

Reviewed record
FILE 12
Ally Auto logo

Bank

Ally Auto

Dealer-arranged new, used, and lease financing serving varied credit profiles.

Starting APR
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum amount
Not publicly disclosed
Terms
Not publicly disclosed
Minimum credit
Not publicly disclosed
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Overall score

3.5

out of 5.0

Reviewed record