Auto Refinance · Head-to-head
AutoPay vs Caribou: Which auto refinance wins?
Side-by-side comparison of AutoPay and Caribou auto refinances — APR ranges, credit floors, application speed, and editorial verdict.
AutoPay
Most flexible refi marketplace — quotes from 20+ lenders, covers subprime to prime, with terms up to 96 months. Highest savings potential when refinancing dealer financing.
Caribou
Pure refi specialist with one of the lowest subprime floors (580 FICO). Bundled GAP and warranty offers help drivers consolidate add-ons into the new loan.
Editor's verdict
Caribou wins for prime-credit refinance; AutoPay wins for credit flexibility and term length.
Caribou specializes in auto refinance with a tighter underwriting bucket — its 5.49% APR floor undercuts AutoPay's 4.99% (technically) but Caribou approvals are more consistent for prime borrowers. AutoPay's marketplace surfaces refi offers down to 560 FICO and supports up to 96-month terms (Caribou caps at 84). For super-prime + 60-72 month refis: Caribou. For long-term refi or sub-660 FICO: AutoPay.
- AutoPay's published 4.99% floor is the lowest in the market — but requires 720+ FICO + tight underwriting.
- Caribou caps at 84 months; AutoPay extends to 96 — long-term refi advantage for AutoPay.
- Both use soft-pull pre-qualification — no FICO hit to rate-shop.
Side-by-side breakdown
| Feature | AutoPay | Caribou |
|---|---|---|
| APR range | 4.99–17.99% | 5.49–17.99% |
| Min credit score | 560 | 580 |
| Loan amount | $5K–$100K | $8K–$80K |
| Term length | 24–96 mo | 24–84 mo |
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Rates & APR score (40%) | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Loan terms score (25%) | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Application score (20%) | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Support score (15%) | 4.6 | 4.6 |
APR range
AutoPay
4.99–17.99%
Caribou
5.49–17.99%
Min credit score
AutoPay
560
Caribou
580
Loan amount
AutoPay
$5K–$100K
Caribou
$8K–$80K
Term length
AutoPay
24–96 mo
Caribou
24–84 mo
Overall rating
AutoPay
4.8/5
Caribou
4.7/5
Rates & APR score (40%)
AutoPay
4.8
Caribou
4.7
Loan terms score (25%)
AutoPay
4.9
Caribou
4.6
Application score (20%)
AutoPay
4.8
Caribou
4.9
Support score (15%)
AutoPay
4.6
Caribou
4.6
Editor verdicts
Why we rate AutoPay 4.8/5
Most flexible refi marketplace — quotes from 20+ lenders, covers subprime to prime, with terms up to 96 months. Highest savings potential when refinancing dealer financing.
Why we rate Caribou 4.7/5
Pure refi specialist with one of the lowest subprime floors (580 FICO). Bundled GAP and warranty offers help drivers consolidate add-ons into the new loan.
Who should pick which?
Pick AutoPay if…
- You have strong credit and want the lowest published APR (from 4.99%).
- Your FICO is closer to 560 — you need a lender with a lower credit floor.
- You want flexible loan terms and amount ranges.
Pick Caribou if…
- You prefer a fast, soft-pull-friendly online application.
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