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Buy vs Lease Comparison
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- Net Cost
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Cost Comparison
- Buy Net Cost$26,583 (58%)
- Lease Total$19,200 (42%)
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results are based on the inputs provided and standard financial formulas. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making financial decisions.
About This Calculator
The Lease vs Buy Calculator compare the true cost of leasing vs buying a vehicle. It's built for anyone working with loans & debt who wants fast, accurate numbers without building a spreadsheet.
Sources & Model Limits
United States · USD. This page uses a shared calculation model and may include US-specific assumptions. Selecting a country changes formatting, not local tax, eligibility or contribution rules. Amounts are not converted between currencies. Read our methods and correction policy.
How It Works
Enter your vehicle price, down payment (buy), loan rate (%), loan term (months), lease monthly payment, lease term (months), residual / resale value, lease down payment, and the calculator instantly computes your recommendation, monthly buy payment, monthly lease, buy total cost, lease total cost, buy net cost. For example, with Vehicle Price: $40,000, Down Payment (Buy): $5,000, Loan Rate (%): 7%, Loan Term (Months): 60, Lease Monthly Payment: $450, Lease Term (Months): 36, Residual / Resale Value: $20,000, Lease Down Payment: $3,000, the recommendation comes out to Lease.
Key Benefits
- 1See your recommendation update instantly as you adjust any input
- 2Compare different scenarios side by side before making a decision
- 3Visualize the breakdown with a chart instead of raw numbers alone
- 4Export your results as a PDF report or CSV file for your records
Practical Tips
- →Shop multiple lenders — even a small rate difference saves real money over the loan term
- →Always compare the APR, not just the headline interest rate
- →Extra payments toward principal shorten your payoff time and cut total interest
- →Avoid extending loan terms just to lower the monthly payment — it usually costs more overall