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Leasing costs $7 less. Lease $20,280 ($480/month) vs buying $20,287 net of $26,000 equity ($1,202/month).
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Enter vehicle price, down payment, loan rate, and lease payment parameters to compare net out-of-pocket costs after accounting for equity at term end.
Leasing offers lower monthly payments but leaves you with zero equity at the end of the term. Buying results in full ownership and equity value that offsets initial purchase costs.
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