Lease vs Buy Calculator

Compare the true cost of leasing versus buying a vehicle. See total out-of-pocket, monthly costs, and which option saves more over time.

🚗 Vehicle & Lease Details

💰 Buy Details

⚖️ The Comparison

🔄 Leasing Winsby $3,200

🔄 Leasing

Due at Signing$2,000
Total Lease Payments$12,600
Leases Needed (for 5 yrs)2
Total Lease Cost$29,200

💰 Buying

Down Payment$5,000
Total Loan Payments$36,120
Total Interest$5,120
− Resale Value (after 5 yrs)−$15,900
Net Cost of Buying$25,220
Lease $/mo
$350
Buy $/mo
$602
$/mo After Payoff
$0

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