Instant affordability check
Visitors can estimate whether a vehicle fits their budget without leaving the page or contacting the dealer first.
Financing Calculator
Affordability support that converts to financing inquiries
Visitors explore monthly payment estimates directly on the vehicle detail page, adjusting down payment, loan term and interest rate, then reach out to the dealer when ready to discuss financing.
In context
The calculator lives on every vehicle detail page
When a visitor browses a vehicle, the financing calculator appears in the sidebar, pre-filled with the vehicle price and ready for immediate exploration.
Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Sport
CHF 28,900
Business value
Why the calculator matters
Many visitors want to understand affordability before contacting a dealer. An indicative calculator lets them explore monthly estimates on the spot, then guides them toward a financing inquiry when ready.
Indicative, not binding
The output is labeled "indicative", visitors explore estimates without any legal commitments or binding APR offers.
Lead path to dealer
A clear CTA invites visitors to contact the dealer about financing, capturing buyer intent alongside the vehicle context.
Client-side only
Calculations run in the browser, no server requests, no page reloads, no external API calls needed.
Frontend experience
What the visitor sees
The financing calculator widget shows the vehicle price pre-filled, a down payment slider, loan term options and an indicative interest rate, instantly producing the estimated monthly payment and total cost.
Vehicle & financing context
Vehicle price
CHF 28,900
Pre-filled from listing
Interest rate
Loan Amount
CHF 23,120
Total Cost
CHF 25,104
Total Interest
CHF 1,984
Indicative estimate only, not a binding financing offer.
Interactive monthly payment
Down payment
Loan term
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
Estimated Monthly Payment
CHF 523
Ask about financing
Backend configuration
Administrator controls the defaults
Inside the WordPress admin, the dealership configures the default interest rate, loan term and down payment percentage. Visitors see these values pre-filled but can adjust them freely.
Enable & status
Enable calculator
Enabled
3.9% rate
48 months
20% down
Visitors see these values pre-filled on every vehicle detail page and can adjust them freely.
Default values
Editable backend defaults, saved in WordPress admin
Option keys: as24ci_financing_enabled, as24ci_financing_default_rate, as24ci_financing_default_term, as24ci_financing_default_down_payment
Default interest rate
3.9
Default loan term
48
Default down payment
20
Placement control
Position with the Layout Manager
The financing calculator can appear in the sidebar, inside the main content column or in the bottom section of the vehicle detail page, controlled entirely through the Layout Manager.
Layout Manager · Single Vehicle Sidebar
Active Layout
Available Elements
Drag elements between groups to control sidebar placement.
Resulting vehicle detail page
Sidebar order reflects the Layout Manager configuration.
End-to-end flow
From configuration to visitor decision
The administrator configures defaults, the visitor adjusts inputs, the calculator shows an estimate, and the visitor reaches out about financing, all within the native vehicle detail page.
- Admin configures defaults Set default interest rate, loan term and down payment in WordPress admin.
- Visitor opens vehicle page Calculator appears with vehicle price pre-filled and defaults loaded.
- Visitor adjusts inputs Down payment slider and term selection update the estimate instantly.
- Visitor contacts dealer Visitor sees the estimate and clicks through to contact the dealer about financing.
Technical summary
Practical capabilities
The building blocks that turn an affordability estimate into a lead opportunity for dealer follow up.
Vehicle-price awareness
The calculator pre-fills the vehicle price from the listing, so visitors start with accurate data rather than guessing.
Flexible term options
Visitors can select from 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 or 84 month terms to see how duration affects the monthly payment.
Complete output set
Estimated monthly payment, loan amount, total cost and total interest, all displayed together for full transparency.
Client-side calculation
All math runs in the browser, no server requests, no page reloads, no external API calls required.
Price threshold
The calculator only renders when the vehicle price is greater than zero, no awkward empty widgets on price-on-request listings.
Controlled wording
All outputs are labeled "indicative" or "estimate", the calculator never makes legal finance commitments or binding APR promises.
Customer journey
Where financing fits in the visitor path
The financing calculator is one touchpoint in a broader journey, from initial vehicle discovery through affordability exploration to lead capture and dealer follow up.
Archive
Browse inventory
Vehicle Detail
View listing
Financing Calculator
Explore affordability
Lead Capture
Contact dealer
Continue exploring
Where to go next in the showcase
Explore related features that connect to the financing calculator in the visitor journey.
01
Host page
Vehicle Detail
The vehicle detail page hosts the financing calculator alongside gallery, specs and contact options.
02
Placement control
Layout Manager
Position the financing calculator in sidebar, main content or bottom section through the Layout Manager.
03
Conversion path
Lead Capture
How financing interest flows into the lead capture system with full vehicle context for dealer follow up.
04
Broader context
Customer Journey
See how the financing calculator fits into the complete visitor journey from discovery to inquiry.
Continue exploring ADP Car Market Hub
Return to the Features overview or explore how lead capture connects financing interest to dealer follow up.