There are a lot of things to consider before taking the plunge with your next new car and the age old question of whether to lease or to buy is one of the biggest hurdles facing most buyers. While buying your car may mean trade-in value down the road, leasing may require less investment overall; that is, if its carefully negotiated. Let the automotive experts at Car and Driver guide you through the leasing process. Learn how leases work, check out all the best monthly lease deals, or find out how to get out of an existing lease–all in one stop.

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Weigh the pros and cons of financing a new vehicle versus leasing, and learn how to recognize a good lease deal.


Before you lease your next car, read this to make sure you understand the terms and verbiage you're going to encounter.
Ending Your Lease

Learn a few ways to break your auto lease ethically and what your best options are for the least damage to your credit rating.



As customers have vehicle leases expire, some are having trouble returning the cars to dealers during the pandemic, USA Today reported.

Understand the ins and outs of the money factor of leasing when it comes to inventory, residual value, dealer rates, and fees.

Select the right vehicle, decide between leasing or buying, and prepare to negotiate with the dealer using this handy guide.

