This is a debate that many new car buyers deal with, what makes more sense? Is it better to have equity in the car? Where is the breakeven between leasing and buying? I will go through 2 scenarios and do the math to see which option is going to provide the best value. The numbers below are based on real life lease offers available as of February 2024.

Approaching car leasing negotiations can be daunting. I want to share some information on what can you control when negotiating a car lease and what aspects are out of your hands.

The argument of leasing vs buying is something that will never have a definitive answer and is a decision that should be made on a case by case basis. I want to walk through some common situations where leasing could be a right choice for someone. Let's dive into the situations.