Exercise -Buying vs. Leasing

 
 

TIP

  • How to know if leasing is for you - Use this checklist and tally the totals from each side. Whichever column (Buying/Financing or Leasing) has more check marks is worth seriously considering

Buying / Financing Leasing
  • Satisfaction of owning your own vehicle
  • A chance to drive a new vehicle more often because lease terms are often shorter than finance terms
  • Plan on keeping your vehicle for a long time

  • Lower repair costs
  • You put a lot of wear and tear on your vehicle (for example, vehicle is used for your job)
  • No restraints on mileage if you drive excess miles
  • No resale or trade in hassles
  • The vehicle is yours to sell or trade in at any time for another vehicle
  • Potential lower monthly payment or ability to afford a more expensive vehicle than if you finance for the same term

TIP

  • Don't be afraid to ask - When you read your finance or leasing contract, be sure to ask about any terms you don't understand or amounts that seem confusing. Mistakes do happen on occasion, but they're easiest to correct before you sign the paperwork

  This is me This might be me This is not me
I always drive over 15,000 miles a year.
I like to customize my car by tinting windows, adding pinstripes, sound system, etc.
I usually get emotionally attached to my car.
I love to see those payments dwindle to nothing.
I've got to have (real) new car smell.
I like the security of driving a car under warranty.
I usually choose a car that I can't afford.
My current car is more than 4 years old.
I am willing to trade ownership for low, monthly payments.
My company reimburses me for car expenses.
I like to do my own repair work.
I typically drive less than 12,000 miles a year.
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