Lease
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total paid
- Monthly payment
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- Upfront payment
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- Term
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- At the end
- Return the car
Auto decision tool
Lease or buy?
Compare the cash you would pay for a lease with the full cost of financing a purchase. Same upfront amount, side by side.
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Add all six numbers, then compare the two paths without the sales-pitch math.
Your comparison
Costs over each option’s full term
Buy
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total paid
- Estimated payment
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- Interest paid
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- Term
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- At the end
- Own the car
Difference in cash paid
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This is a cash-cost comparison, not a prediction of which choice builds more value. Buying leaves you with a vehicle; leasing does not. Taxes, fees, trade-in value, maintenance, mileage charges and lease-end costs are not included.
Explain these results
For informational and educational purposes only. Estimates may differ from dealer or lender figures and are not financial advice.