Compare the estimated cost of leasing a car with buying and later selling it.
Lease cost adds deposit, monthly payments and admin fees.
Buying cost uses purchase price minus expected resale value, plus maintenance and insurance differences.
Monthly equivalents divide the total comparison cost by the lease term.
No. Add likely fees manually when comparing lease offers.
This stub is for lease versus buying. PCP, HP and cash finance stubs are separate.
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Compare leasing with buying a car, including monthly cost and flexibility.
Read comparisonLeasing is a long-term rental: you pay to use the car and return it at the end. Buying means you take the depreciation risk but also keep any remaining value. There is no universal winner; the right choice depends on mileage, ownership length and how much you value predictable monthly costs.
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Compare PCP and HP finance payments, balloon payments and total cost.
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