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Car Lease Calculator - Monthly Payment Estimator

Free car lease calculator. Calculate monthly lease payments, total cost, and compare leasing vs buying options.

Car Lease Calculator

Calculate your monthly lease payment

Manufacturer's suggested retail price

Price you negotiated (cap cost)

Cap cost reduction

Percentage of MSRP at lease end

Lease rate (APR ÷ 2400)

Length of lease

Lease Details

Enter your values to see results

and click the "Calculate" button

Car Lease Calculator

Calculate your car lease payments. Leasing lets you drive a new car for lower monthly payments than buying, but you don't own the vehicle.

Lease Payment Formula

Monthly = Depreciation + Finance Charge

Depreciation = (Cap Cost - Residual) ÷ Term. Finance = (Cap Cost + Residual) × Money Factor. Lower residual = higher payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is leasing or buying better?
Lease if: you want new car every 3 years, drive <15k miles/year, want lower payments. Buy if: you keep cars long-term, drive lots, want to own outright.
What's a good money factor?
Under 0.003 is good (7.2% APR). Excellent credit can get 0.001-0.002. Convert APR to money factor: APR ÷ 2400.

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