Lifestyle

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

When shopping for a car, one of the biggest decisions is whether to buy or lease. This calculator helps you compare the total financial cost of each option, so you can make an informed choice that fits your budget and lifestyle.

Vehicle Details

Enter the purchase price, down payment, and loan information for the vehicle you're considering.

These are example values. Update them to reflect your personal situation.

$
$5,000$100,000
$
$0$50,000
years
110 years
%

Lease Information

Enter the lease term and monthly payment for comparison.

years
15 years
$
$100$2,000

When shopping for a car, one of the biggest decisions is whether to buy or lease. This calculator helps you compare the total financial cost of each option, so you can make an informed choice that fits your budget and lifestyle.

Your Buy vs. Lease Comparison

This scenario compares the total cost of buying versus leasing based on your inputs. Remember, buying means you own the car at the end, while leasing means you return it.

directions_car Buy the Car
Down Payment
$0
Monthly Loan Payment
$0
Total Loan Payments
$0
Total Cost to Buy
$0
event_available Lease the Car
Down Payment
$0
Monthly Lease Payment
$0
Total Lease Payments
$0
Total Cost to Lease
$0

Cost Difference

$0

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Cost Comparison

These figures are estimates based on the information you provided. Actual costs may vary based on fees, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other factors. When buying, you own the vehicle at the end of the loan term. When leasing, you typically return the vehicle. Estimates only — not financial advice.

 

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