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Old 02-02-2025, 08:30 AM
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With leasing it is more difficult to determine if you are getting a good deal. The interest rate is hidden in the money factor. Depreciation is predicted at signing (residual value). Cash is generally required in the form of a security deposit and down payment. This gives the dealership more ways to sweeten the deal for itself.

That said, one can get good lease deals on some models and sometimes. It just takes more work on the buyers part.