If you like to drive newer, safer, more reliable cars, but prefer not commit to a big down payment every 3-4 years, and also do not travel an enormous amount yearly, then a new car lease should be better for you. Leasing is ideal for those who would prefer to avert the annoyance of selling and buying every time they want to drive a new vehicle.
Contrarily, if you prefer long term relationships with a larger sense of commitment and ownership, then buying might be what’s right for you. Car-buying is typically best for drivers who don’t mind driving the same vehicle for more than five years or even until it is no longer fit for the road.
Being aware of the pros, cons, and overall benefits of leasing vs buying a car, truck, or SUV is important. Be sure to consider repair costs, vehicle ownership, monthly payments, and potential savings when weighing the pros and cons of the best new car financing type for you.
When considering vehicle financing, new car, truck, or SUV ownership absolutely comes with many well-known advantages, most associated with entire ownership of the car. You may not realize, however, there are also a few nice upsides of leasing, as well. It’s imperative to consider all financial aspects including buyout payments, down payment, monthly payments, term length, interest rate, depreciation, and maintenance & repair costs, before making a decision. A close checkup of your current financial situation, future needs, and your preference for commitment, will likely ensure that you make the ideal choice between leasing and buying a new car.
Car lease payments are often less expensive compared to auto loan and car financing payments as the standard lease contract is more-or-less renting with the option to purchase at the end of your lease term. Keep in mind when leasing that you’ll need a good credit score, and will be asked to carry collision and comprehensive insurance, although the same can be said for the lower rate auto loans. Though it might likely add to your monthly payments, it is also smart to select a model with the features you need or want, as personal satisfaction is often priceless.
Auto leasing often includes regular vehicle maintenance & repair. It is important to remember this when calculating monthly costs of leasing vs ownership. No matter which make and model you choose, mechanic bills are an unpredictable cost that can rapidly add up. And for those of us who aren’t certified mechanics with a full toolset and hydraulic jack in the garage, leasing is likely the best option for peace of mind.
In general, a new car, truck, or SUV lease saves money in the short term with more affordable monthly payments, while buying earns you a long term investment, meaning absolute ownership of the value of the car or truck at the time it is traded, sold, or paid-off. For best savings on a lease, avoid lease return fees for terminating the vehicle lease early, going over mileage, or putting on excessive wear and tear. For your best investment on a purchased/financed vehicle, you can pay it off in a shorter term and also avoid excessive wear and mileage.
| Lease | Buy | |
| Maintenance & Repair Costs | Typically Included | Not Included |
| Down Payment | Smaller Down Payment | Larger Down Payment |
| Monthly Payment | Smaller Monthly Payments | Larger Monthly Payments |
| Ownership | No Ownership | Pride of Ownership |
| APR % | Credit-Based | Credit-Based |
| Finance Term | Approx. 2-4 Years | Approx. 3-6 Years |
| Savings/Investment | Short Term Savings | Long Term Investment |
| Vehicle Customization | Not Available | Available |
| Pre-Owned Vehicles | Not Available | Available |
| Poor Credit Financing | Not Available | Available |
| New Vehicles | Available | Available |
Jaguar Albuquerque knows that choosing the right Jaguar car and financing option is never easy. Our team of experienced Jaguar lease and finance specialist are on hand to help you make the right choice. Visit us online, by phone, or in-person at our dealership location in Albuquerque, NM. We look forward to serving you.
My husband and I have owned Jaguars for years. We are very loyal to the Albuquerque dealership because of the service provided by Jon Fass. Jon is very responsive and always goes the extra mile to ensure that our needs are taken care of. He is truly an asset to your organization.
Andrew & Natalia we’re fantastic and professional. We pulled in after traveling from Farmington and Natalia met us outside as soon we we pulled in. We expressed we were there for our oil change appointment and a small concern we had. The car was taken and Andrew assured us that the issue would be addressed. Great customer service and we were definitely satisfied.
The service at Albuquerque Land Rover was outstanding - thanks to my Service Advisor Rueben Trujillo - he was professional, responsive, and walked me through financial options including Sunbit. Won’t take my Range Rover anywhere else with service like Rueben’s!
My Rover is maintained at this location since the purchase, now for over three years. This is the first time I felt really connected to the service representative. He was overwhelmingly helpful and sincere.
Reuben at Jaguar Land Rover of Abq is the guy to meet! Great service staff, communicative,and timely. Solid guy with clear professional, helpful service. Thank you Reuben!
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