When you’re in the market for a new vehicle, there are a number of different choices you need to make before you’ll find yourself driving it into your garage. For example, you’ll be narrowing down a make and model, then possibly a colour and trim level. There’s more – perhaps you’ll want specific features and accessories, or even an entire package to be added. But then it will come time to sign the paperwork, and you’ll need to decide whether or not you want to lease or buy. So how do you know which is best? That is where Little Chevrolet Yarmouth & Barrington comes in.Take a look at our Buy vs. Lease comparison and see what suits you.When it comes to whether to lease or buy, there isn’t a right or wrong answer necessarily; both are viable options for obtaining a new vehicle. What it comes down to is what works with your current budget and lifestyle. But having the information on both options is critical to making the best possible decision. Naturally, both vehicles are going to come with their fair share of pros and cons, so here’s an easy-to-read comparison.
Buy
Lease
Ownership
You own it for as long as you want it
You are renting the vehicle until the end of the lease, when you can then choose to buy it
Monthly Payments
Finance payments are usually higher as you are paying off the entire purchase price with interest, taxes, etc.
Generally lower payments each month as you only pay for the depreciation of the vehicle and not its cost
Vehicle Return
You will be responsible for selling or trading in the vehicle
Returns can be done at the end of the lease
Mileage
You can drive as much as you like
Tends to be limited to how many miles you can drive per year. You will have to pay charges if you exceed the limit provided
End of Term
When the finance term ends, you have no more payments and you are the owner of the vehicle
When the lease ends, you must either return the vehicle or finance it to own for the remaining cost of the vehicle
Modifications
As you own the vehicle, you are free to modify it as you see fit
The vehicle needs to be returned in a sellable condition so modification need to be removed and can be costly
So as you can see, determining whether or not your should be buying a car or leasing a car takes a little bit of self-evaluation. There are more details that come into play when you are considering longer lease terms and things of that nature as well. So get in touch with our staff here at Little Chevrolet Yarmouth & Barrington with any further questions you may have or if you need help determining which avenue is the correct one for you. Questions? Call us now: 877-265-2958
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