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Car Lease vs. Buy Calculator
Enter lease and loan payment details to compare the total cost of leasing vs. buying a vehicle.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter lease payment and term.
- 2Enter loan payment, term, and expected resale value.
- 3Compare total costs.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, leasing or buying?+
It depends on the specific terms — leasing often has lower monthly payments but you own nothing at the end, while buying builds equity through resale value.
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