How much car can I afford?

This is a question we all ask when we want to purchase a new or used car. So how do you find out how much car you can afford to buy? At Fort Dodge Ford we try to make it as easy for you as possible.

First, check out our Finance Page for more information on what we can do for you based on your credit score. We are able to overcome most credit problems, so if your worry is your credit, let us see what we can do to help you get a car and work on rebuilding your credit!

Next, take a look at our Payment Calculator. There are two calculators you can use, one is to estimate your monthly payment based on your loan amount, down payment, trade-in, term, and interest rate. If you have an idea of what you want to spend per month and want to know how much car that will buy, you can use our Calculate Your Buying Power calculator and enter in what you would like to pay per month and any down payment, etc., and the calculator will tell you what your buying power is. It’s that easy!


Ready to get pre-approved? Click on our Get Pre-Approved link and fill out our form so you are ready to rock and roll when you come into our showroom. Rest assured knowing that you have the knowledge needed to pick the best car within your own budget right from your own home before you even walk in. Then we’ll take it from there!

It’s easy to know how much car you can afford with all the tools we offer on our website at Fort Dodge Ford in Fort Dodge, IA. Check out the links above, view our inventory, and come see us today!