Cars & Big Purchases
Lease or buy?
Compare the real cost and flexibility of leasing versus buying for your situation.
Starter comparison
Help me decide whether to lease or buy a car. Vehicle price: [price]. Lease terms: [deposit, monthly payment, term, mileage limit, fees]. Purchase terms: [deposit, interest rate, loan term]. My expected annual mileage: [miles/km]. I expect to keep the car for [years] and value [flexibility / ownership / low monthly cost]. Compare total costs, risks, mileage and resale assumptions, then recommend the better option and explain what could change the answer.