Car affordability guides

Quick, data-backed answers for the two questions every car buyer asks. Every figure includes the whole cost of owning a car — payment, gas, insurance, maintenance and registration — not just the loan.

How much car can I afford on my salary?

• $30,000 a year
• $35,000 a year
• $40,000 a year
• $45,000 a year
• $50,000 a year
• $55,000 a year
• $60,000 a year
• $65,000 a year
• $70,000 a year
• $75,000 a year
• $80,000 a year
• $85,000 a year
• $90,000 a year
• $100,000 a year
• $110,000 a year
• $120,000 a year
• $130,000 a year
• $150,000 a year
• $175,000 a year
• $200,000 a year
• $250,000 a year

What salary do I need for this car?

• $15,000 car
• $20,000 car
• $25,000 car
• $30,000 car
• $35,000 car
• $40,000 car
• $45,000 car
• $50,000 car
• $55,000 car
• $60,000 car
• $70,000 car
• $80,000 car
• $90,000 car
• $100,000 car