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HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance: Vehicle Loan Comparison

By KhatuLoans Editorial Team, edited by Hemant Kumar · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

On the car loan, HDFC Bank starts lowest at 7.60%, compared with 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 8% at Mahindra Finance. IDFC FIRST Bank allows the longer maximum tenure (10 years (120 months)). A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 4 October 2026.

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance at a glance

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
Loan provider typePrivate bankPrivate bankNBFC
Legal nameHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Mahindra Finance)
Vehicle loans with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Tractor loanCar loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan, Tractor loan, Commercial vehicle loan
Car loan: published rate7.60% - 14.00%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 8.63%; rack rate from 9% onwardsFrom 8.99%8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new assets
Car loan: maximum tenureUp to 7 years10 years (120 months)5 years
Used car loan: published rate9.50% - 17.00%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 13.51%; rack rate from 11.25%From 11.99%repurchase; from 13.99% refinance8% - 25% p.a.policy range, pre-owned assets
Used car loan: maximum tenureNot published7 years (repurchase)5 years
Official websitehdfc.bank.inidfcfirst.bank.inmahindrafinance.com

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting car loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 7.60%, IDFC FIRST Bank from 8.99% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. HDFC Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (10 years (120 months)).

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
ProductHDFC Bank New Car LoanNew Car LoanCar Loan (also separate Utility Vehicle Loan)
Published rate7.60% - 14.00%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 8.63%; rack rate from 9% onwardsFrom 8.99%8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new assets
Rate basisNot publishedFixed or floating (fees page references fixed-rate bookings and a rate-switch fee)Policy allows fixed, floating or hybrid; car loan FAQ quotes on flat-rate basis
Maximum tenureUp to 7 years10 years (120 months)5 years
Maximum fundingUp to 100% (profile-based)Up to 100% of on-road priceUp to 100% of ex-showroom value
Processing feeUp to 0.5% of loan (min Rs 3,500, max Rs 8,000)Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)Up to 2% of sanction amount (stated for non-Mahindra cars); not stated for Mahindra cars
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull pre-closure: 6% of principal within 1 year, 5% in months 13-24, 3% after 24 months (loans from 1 Dec 2025)5% of principal outstanding + GST if booked on fixed rate; part-payment 5% + GST6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Longest tenure among peers at 10 years
  • Online car marketplace
  • Finances most passenger and multi-utility vehicles across brands
  • No collateral security required
Official sourcehdfc.bank.inidfcfirst.bank.in
idfcfirst.bank.in
mahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹10 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
HDFC Bank7.60%₹20,086₹2,05,130₹12,05,130
IDFC FIRST Bank8.99%₹20,754₹2,45,210₹12,45,210
Mahindra Finance8%₹20,276₹2,16,584₹12,16,584

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountHDFC Bank (7.60%)IDFC FIRST Bank (8.99%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹5 lakh₹10,043₹10,377₹10,138
₹10 lakh₹20,086₹20,754₹20,276
₹15 lakh₹30,128₹31,130₹30,415
₹20 lakh₹40,171₹41,507₹40,553

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 9.99% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 9%. IDFC FIRST Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Mahindra Finance does not publish a two-wheeler loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
ProductHDFC Bank Two Wheeler LoanTwo-Wheeler LoanNot published
Published rate9.99% - 25.02%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 18.22%; rack rate from 14.50%From 9%premium; from 10% commuter, mid-premium, EVNot published
Rate basisFixed (floating not offered)Not publishedNot published
Maximum tenureNot published60 monthsNot published
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to 95% of on-road priceNot published
Processing feeUp to 2.5% of loan, plus documentation charges up to 2.25%Up to 5% (product page advertises zero processing fees)Not published
Pre-closure / prepayment5% of principal outstanding up to 24 months, 3% after5% of principal outstanding; part-payment 5%Not published
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Down payment from 5%
  • Electric two-wheelers covered
Not published
Official sourcehdfc.bank.inidfcfirst.bank.in
idfcfirst.bank.in
Not published

EMI illustration: ₹1 lakh over 36 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
HDFC Bank9.99%₹3,226₹16,145₹1,16,145
IDFC FIRST Bank9%₹3,180₹14,479₹1,14,479

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (36 months)

Loan amountHDFC Bank (9.99%)IDFC FIRST Bank (9%)
₹0.5 lakh₹1,613₹1,590
₹1 lakh₹3,226₹3,180
₹1.5 lakh₹4,839₹4,770

Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance used car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting used car loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 9.50%, IDFC FIRST Bank from 11.99% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. Mahindra Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (7 years (repurchase)).

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
ProductHDFC Bank Pre-Owned Car LoanPre-owned Car LoanUsed Car Loan
Published rate9.50% - 17.00%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 13.51%; rack rate from 11.25%From 11.99%repurchase; from 13.99% refinance8% - 25% p.a.policy range, pre-owned assets
Maximum tenureNot published7 years (repurchase)5 years
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to 200% LTV of market value (Car N Cash refinance)Up to 90% of car value
Processing feeUp to 1% of loan (min Rs 3,500, max Rs 9,000)Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)Up to 2% of sanction amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentFull pre-closure: 6% within 1 year, 5% in months 13-24, 3% after 24 months5% of principal outstanding + GST; part-payment 5% + GST6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Instant sanction up to ₹15 lakh
  • Car must be under 10 years old
  • Car age plus loan term capped at 8-10 years
Official sourcehdfc.bank.inidfcfirst.bank.in
idfcfirst.bank.in
mahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
HDFC Bank9.50%₹12,562₹1,02,955₹6,02,955
IDFC FIRST Bank11.99%₹13,164₹1,31,894₹6,31,894
Mahindra Finance8%₹12,206₹85,910₹5,85,910

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (48 months)

Loan amountHDFC Bank (9.50%)IDFC FIRST Bank (11.99%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹3 lakh₹7,537₹7,899₹7,324
₹5 lakh₹12,562₹13,164₹12,206
₹8 lakh₹20,099₹21,063₹19,530

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance three-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Mahindra Finance publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. HDFC Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank do not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
ProductNot publishedNot publishedThree-Wheeler Loan
Published rateNot publishedNot published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, 3-wheelers
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot published4 years
Maximum fundingNot publishedNot publishedBased on vehicle and customer profile
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms publishedNot publishedNot published
  • Auto-rickshaws, tempos and e-rickshaws
  • No collateral security required
Official sourceNot publishedNot publishedmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

Read the full guide: Three-wheeler loan

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance tractor loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting tractor loan rates as published: IDFC FIRST Bank from 12% and Mahindra Finance from 8%. Mahindra Finance is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (72 months (new); 60 months (used)). HDFC Bank does not publish a tractor loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
ProductHDFC Bank Tractor LoanTractor LoanTractor Loan
Published rateNot published12% - 16%new; 16% - 20% used8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new/pre-owned assets
Maximum tenureNot published72 months (new); 60 months (used)5 years (6-60 months)
Maximum fundingNot published₹1-15 lakh (new); ₹1-5.5 lakh (used)No fixed minimum or maximum amount
Processing feeNot published1% of sanctioned amountUp to 2% of sanction amount (farm equipment)
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot published2% of principal outstanding + GST6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms publishedNot publishedNot published
  • No land mortgage required
  • Approval within 2 working days
  • Mahindra and Swaraj tractors
Official sourcehdfc.bank.inidfcfirst.bank.inmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

EMI illustration: ₹8 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
IDFC FIRST Bank12%₹17,796₹2,67,733₹10,67,733
Mahindra Finance8%₹16,221₹1,73,267₹9,73,267

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountIDFC FIRST Bank (12%)Mahindra Finance (8%)
₹5 lakh₹11,122₹10,138
₹8 lakh₹17,796₹16,221
₹12 lakh₹26,693₹24,332

Read the full guide: Tractor loan

HDFC Bank vs IDFC FIRST Bank vs Mahindra Finance commercial vehicle loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Mahindra Finance publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. HDFC Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank do not publish a commercial vehicle loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailHDFC BankIDFC FIRST BankMahindra Finance
ProductHDFC Bank Commercial Vehicle LoanCommercial Vehicle LoanCommercial Vehicle Loan
Published rateNot publishedNot published8% - 25% p.a.policy range, new/pre-owned assets
Rate basisNot publishedFixedMonthly reducing balance (per product page)
Maximum tenureNot published60 months60 months new; 36 months used
Maximum fundingLoan up to Rs 3 croreUp to 95% of on-road priceNot published
Processing feeNot publishedNot publishedUp to 2% of sanction amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedNot published6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months)
Other terms published
  • Trucks, buses, tankers
  • New, pre-owned, refinance, electric CV and construction equipment variants
  • New and used CVs and construction equipment
  • Used CVs up to 15 years old; used CE up to 10 years old
  • No collateral security required
Official sourcehdfc.bank.inidfcfirst.bank.inmahindrafinance.com
media.mahindrafinance.com
mahindrafinance.com

Read the full guide: Commercial vehicle loan

Which is better: HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank or Mahindra Finance?

No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.

  • Car loan, lower starting rate: HDFC Bank (7.60%) versus 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 8% at Mahindra Finance.
  • Used car loan, lower starting rate: Mahindra Finance (8%) versus 9.50% at HDFC Bank and 11.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • Car loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (10 years (120 months)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (7 years (repurchase)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Tractor loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (72 months (new); 60 months (used)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each loan provider for the Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount. A low rate with a high processing fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee.

Bank type and how each loan provider sets its rate

HDFC Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank are private banks and Mahindra Finance is a nbfc.

What the loan providers' own pages say about how their rates are set:

  • HDFC Bank two-wheeler loan: Fixed (floating not offered).
  • IDFC FIRST Bank car loan: Fixed or floating (fees page references fixed-rate bookings and a rate-switch fee).
  • IDFC FIRST Bank commercial vehicle loan: Fixed.
  • Mahindra Finance car loan: Policy allows fixed, floating or hybrid; car loan FAQ quotes on flat-rate basis.
  • Mahindra Finance commercial vehicle loan: Monthly reducing balance (per product page).

Banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) publish rates in different ways: some give a range, some only a starting rate and some only a maximum. That is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance

HDFC Bank

Private bank

Large private-sector car financier offering new and pre-owned car, two-wheeler, MSME commercial vehicle and tractor loans with up to 100% funding on select profiles.

Lowest published starting rate: 7.60% (Car loan)

IDFC FIRST Bank

Private bank

Private bank pitching long tenures (up to 10 years on new cars) and high funding across new and used cars, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors, mostly on fixed rates.

Lowest published starting rate: 8.99% (Car loan)

Mahindra Finance

NBFC · Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (Mahindra Finance)

Mahindra Group vehicle financier focused on rural and semi-urban India; finances Mahindra UVs/tractors and other brands

Lowest published starting rate: 8% (Car loan)

What to check before you choose a vehicle loan

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires loan providers to give you one before you sign, showing the interest rate, all fees, the APR and the total amount you will repay.
  2. Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
  3. Ask about pre-closure charges. Fixed-rate vehicle loans often carry charges for paying early; floating-rate loans to individuals cannot.
  4. Check what is bundled. Insurance, extended warranty or accessories added to the loan raise the amount you pay interest on. You are free to buy insurance elsewhere.
  5. Confirm the hypothecation. The loan provider's name is noted on the registration certificate. After the last EMI, collect the NOC and have it removed at the RTO.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the loan provider's own website. We checked them on 4 October 2026 and list the pages used.

Method: we list only figures we could find on the loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider does not publish that figure, and we never estimate one. Rankings use the published starting rate and published maximum tenure only. Read our editorial policy, how we make money and tell us about an error.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better for a car loan: HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank or Mahindra Finance?

On the car loan, HDFC Bank starts lowest at 7.60%, compared with 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank and 8% at Mahindra Finance. IDFC FIRST Bank allows the longer maximum tenure (10 years (120 months)). A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 4 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan amount and the fees in your offer letter.

Which has the lower car loan interest rate: HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank or Mahindra Finance?

HDFC Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: HDFC Bank 7.60%, IDFC FIRST Bank 8.99% and Mahindra Finance 8% (checked 4 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the processing fee on a car loan at HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance?

HDFC Bank: Up to 0.5% of loan (min Rs 3,500, max Rs 8,000). IDFC FIRST Bank: Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST). Mahindra Finance: Up to 2% of sanction amount (stated for non-Mahindra cars); not stated for Mahindra cars. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum car loan tenure at HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance?

HDFC Bank: up to 7 years. IDFC FIRST Bank: 10 years (120 months). Mahindra Finance: 5 years.

What is the EMI on a ₹10 lakh car loan at HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance?

Over 60 months at each loan provider's lowest published rate: HDFC Bank about ₹20,086 a month at 7.60%; IDFC FIRST Bank about ₹20,754 a month at 8.99%; Mahindra Finance about ₹20,276 a month at 8%. This is an illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance. Your offered rate may be higher.

How much of the vehicle price can I borrow on a car loan from HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance?

HDFC Bank: Up to 100% (profile-based). IDFC FIRST Bank: Up to 100% of on-road price. Mahindra Finance: Up to 100% of ex-showroom value. Funding is usually profile-based, so the loan provider decides the final amount.

What other terms do HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance publish for a car loan?

IDFC FIRST Bank: Longest tenure among peers at 10 years; Online car marketplace. Mahindra Finance: Finances most passenger and multi-utility vehicles across brands; No collateral security required. Check each loan provider's page for eligibility and documents before you apply.

Can I prepay or foreclose a car loan early at HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance?

HDFC Bank: Full pre-closure: 6% of principal within 1 year, 5% in months 13-24, 3% after 24 months (loans from 1 Dec 2025). IDFC FIRST Bank: 5% of principal outstanding + GST if booked on fixed rate; part-payment 5% + GST. Mahindra Finance: 6% of principal outstanding in first 24 months, 3% thereafter; part-payment 5% (13-24 months) / 3% (after 24 months). Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which vehicle loans do HDFC Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Mahindra Finance publish rates for?

HDFC Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan. IDFC FIRST Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, tractor loan. Mahindra Finance: car loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan, tractor loan, commercial vehicle loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 4 October 2026.

Are the rates on this page the rate I will get?

No. They are the rates the loan providers publish, usually a range or a starting rate. Your approved rate depends on your credit score, income, loan amount, tenure and vehicle. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

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