Auto loans · St. Paul, MN
Auto loans in St. Paul.
St. Paul sits inside Minnesota's 6.9% avg APR market (0.4 pts below the 7.3% national average). St. Paul's lender mix follows Minnesota's broader market — compare 3+ local credit unions plus 1–2 national lenders for the best APR.
6.9%
Minnesota avg APR
↓ 0.4 pts below national avg (7.3%)
60-mo new-car loan, 720+ FICO. Experian Q4 2025.
6.5%
Minnesota sales tax
Minnesota motor vehicle sales tax is 6.5%; no local add-ons.
Why St. Paul differs
St. Paul's lender mix follows Minnesota's broader market — compare 3+ local credit unions plus 1–2 national lenders for the best APR.
Best auto lenders for St. Paul
Any lender licensed in Minnesota can originate auto loans for St. Paul residents — ranked by published APR for prime borrowers.
Rates as of Jun 13, 2026
Today's rates
Comparing 5 lenders· Rates verified Jun 13
Data last reviewed . Source: CarSavr editorial methodology.
| Carrier | Best for | Why we picked it | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 LightStream | Best for excellent credit | Lowest published APRs in the market for borrowers with 700+ FICO. Same-day funding and zero fees, but no co-signer option and a strict credit floor. | Reviewed today | NewStack 2–4 lenders side-by-side to compare APR, terms, and scores at once. |
2 | Best marketplace | Marketplace pulls offers from 20+ lenders with a single soft credit pull. Best for borrowers shopping multiple credit bands without the rate-shopping window risk. | Reviewed today | |
3 PenFed Credit Union | Best credit union | Credit union APR caps make PenFed one of the cheapest options at every credit band. Membership requires a $5 join fee — open to anyone, not just military. | Reviewed today | |
myAutoloan | Fastest marketplace · 4 offers in minutes | Multi-purpose marketplace covering purchase + refi + lease buyout in a single flow. Median time to first offer is ~5 minutes — fastest of any marketplace. Subprime floor (575 FICO) is the lowest among the top-tier marketplaces. | Reviewed today | |
Capital One Auto Navigator | Best soft-pull pre-qual | Best soft-pull pre-qualification tool — see real APRs and the exact cars you qualify for at participating dealers. APRs run higher than direct lenders. | Reviewed today |
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