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Phoenix, AZ Auto Loan Market Facts
Local data to help you understand the Phoenix, AZ auto loan market
Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., with a population of over 4.9 million in the Greater Phoenix area. The city's sprawling layout and limited public transit make personal vehicle ownership effectively a necessity — the average Phoenix commuter drives 26 miles each way. This high vehicle dependency, combined with a large population of transplants and first-time buyers, creates one of the most active subprime auto loan markets in the Southwest.
State Title Fee
$4 + $1.50 per lien
Plus registration fees based on vehicle value
Avg. Used Car Price (Phoenix Metro)
$22,400
Edmunds, Q1 2026
Subprime Loan Share (AZ)
24.3%
Experian Automotive, 2025
State Sales Tax on Vehicles
5.6% state + local
City/county rates vary; Maricopa County adds 0.7%
Rate Cap (Auto Loans)
None above $3,000
Arizona Revised Statutes § 44-291
Median Household Income (Phoenix)
$65,400
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate
AZ State Law — What Borrowers Should Know
Arizona does not cap interest rates on auto loans above $3,000, meaning subprime lenders can charge market-rate APRs. However, Arizona's Retail Installment Sales Act requires all dealers to provide a written contract with the full APR, total finance charge, and payment schedule before you sign. You have the right to a copy of your contract at the time of signing.
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