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.

Buying a Car

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

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

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$0$500,000
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$0$500,000
years
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Leasing a Car

Enter the lease down payment, monthly payment, and lease term for comparison.

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$0$500,000
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$0$500,000
years

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.

Cost Difference

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directions_car Buy the Car
Down Payment
$0
Annual 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 Comparison

The Interest Rate provided when buying a car is a hypothetical example used for illustrative purposes only. It is not representative of any specific investment loan program.

 

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