ConsenseShould I lease or buy my next car?
Leasing wins on lower monthly payments and warranty coverage; buying wins on total cost over long ownership. Your annual mileage and how long you keep cars decide which applies to you.
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What actually decides it
Annual mileage
Mileage caps and overage fees make leasing costly for high-mileage drivers.
How long you keep cars
Owning past the loan term is where buying pulls ahead. Trading every 3 years favors leasing.
Cash flow vs total cost
Lower monthly payments are not lower total cost. Compare the full-term cost of each.
Depreciation exposure
A lease transfers depreciation risk to the lessor; a purchase leaves it with you.
What would change the answer
- Your real annual mileage
- Whether you'd keep the car past the loan term
- Manufacturer incentives on the specific model
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