Lease Or Finance?

In a lease, you contract to enjoy a new vehicle for a specified period of time. You can also choose to lease one of our premier Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles.

One of the biggest advantages of a lease is that it does not usually require a substantial down payment. In many states, you can even pay the sales taxes as part of your monthly lease payment, rather than in a lump sum.

If the finance period is the same, your monthly payments will generally be lower when leasing (vs. traditional financing) because your payments will be based on the vehicle's estimated depreciation. (You are contracting to use a portion of the car's value, rather than buying the entire car).

A short-term lease makes it easy to drive a new car more frequently. Plus, if life changes demand a larger or smaller car in a few years, a lease can make it easier to plan and adapt.

You don't have to worry about resale value. If your car depreciates more than the estimated residual value in your lease contract at full term, you can turn it in at the end of your lease term. But if it's worth more, you can purchase it.

People who use a leased car for business may find larger tax deductions with leasing than with buying a vehicle. Check with your tax advisor.

If you typically keep your vehicle for five to 10 years, then traditional financing may be your best option. With our competitive rates and flexible terms, Nissan Financial Services just may be your best choice in financing your new vehicle.

Payment by payment, your ownership equity may increase. And the longer you drive the vehicle after your contract is complete, the more value you derive from your investment.

This is important to consider if you drive more than 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year.

You can alter the interior or exterior to suit your taste (though your choices may affect the resale value).