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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Edmunds recommends that a new car payment be no more than 15 percent of your monthly take-home pay. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert. Lenders will look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. Your income also matters if you are trying to get approved for a loan.

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