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CEFCU auto loans start at 4.99% APR for a new vehicle and 4.99% for a used one. Rates checked October 16, 2026.

How CEFCU’s auto loan rates compare

Compared with banks and credit unions near Peoria, IL, where CEFCU has the most branches. New vehicle, lowest advertised APR first.

  • Top Carrot, Carrot Score 87

    This credit union’s lowest

    CEFCU

    4.99%APR

    Terms
    up to 66 months

    CEFCU Standard Vehicle Loan

  • Top Carrot, Carrot Score 93

    Lowest rate

    Cooperative Choice Network Credit Union

    3.74%APR

    Terms
    up to 60 months

    Cooperative Choice Network Credit Union rates

  • Top Carrot, Carrot Score 89

    2nd-lowest rate

    Peoria Hiway CU

    4.25%APR

    Terms
    —

    Peoria Hiway CU rates

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CEFCU auto loan score

83

Auto loan score

Higher than 62% of U.S. banks and credit unions

By vehicle
  • New vehicleNew4.99%
  • Used vehicleUsed4.99%

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Current auto loan rates

Rates from the credit union’s website. Most are “as low as” rates for the best credit; yours depends on your credit, the term and the vehicle.

Who can join CEFCU

This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.

Where you live or work

  • Individuals who live, work, or regularly worship in designated California counties are eligible to join CEFCU.
  • Individuals who live or work in designated Illinois counties are eligible to join CEFCU.

Employers and groups

  • Employees and retirees of Caterpillar Inc., its subsidiaries, or Caterpillar Dealerships are eligible to join CEFCU.
  • CEFCU employees and retirees are eligible to join CEFCU.
  • Employees and retirees of CEFCU partner companies are eligible to join CEFCU.

Military, government and schools

  • Current members of the ISU Alumni Association or ISU Athletic Boosters Association are eligible to join CEFCU.
3 more ways to join

Family and household

  • Household members of someone eligible to join CEFCU are eligible for membership.
  • Immediate family members of someone eligible to join CEFCU are eligible for membership.
  • Surviving spouses of deceased members or individuals who died within the field of membership are eligible to join CEFCU within six months of death.

Membership information collected October 5, 2026.

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