Car lease vs buy
Compare leasing against financing a purchase, including deposit, payments and resale value.
$
$
7.0%
$
$
5 yr
45%
Buying costs less
$3,546
Over 5 yr
Buy payment
$574
Lease $420
- Net cost of buying
- $24,154
- Net cost of leasing
- $27,700
- Car worth at the end if bought
- $15,300
- Cost per month, buying
- $403
How this is calculated
- · Mileage limits and fees are ignored
- · Resale value is your assumption
Estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice.