EXHIBIT 23(1) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of Credit Acceptance Corporation on Form S-3 (File Nos. 33-75246 (as amended) and 333-18301) and Forms S-8 (File Nos. 33-64876, 33-80339, 333-67348, and 333-91734) of our report dated January 31, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Credit Acceptance Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2002. Detroit, Michigan March 31, 2003