If you've explored other articles on this LeaseGuide site, you'll know that the best car leases involve negotiating the best price and selecting vehicles with high future resale values ( residual value). However, there may be a better and easier way. Car manufacturers such as Ford, Honda, Hyundai and most others regularly offer special monthly lease deals on selected models. The deals are time-limited and have specific conditions and requirements but are often better th

Car manufacturers promote new lease deals every month. They look like great deals. Are these deals good or bad? Let's take a look at an actual "special" lease offer for a very popular vehicle on the Honda USA website. It's for a 2026 Honda Accord 1.5T LX model, as a "Featured Lease". The fine print for this advertised deal reveals a number of restrictions. It also provides enough details that allow us to evaluate the deal and determine if it is good or bad. Let's get started.

Any car lease deal is made up of several parts, any or all of which affect the monthly payment — and whether it's a good or bad deal. Let's take a look: MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) It's the sticker price. Dealers sometimes add to this price to make it seem "official." The higher the sticker price, usually the higher the cost of a lease deal. For most cars, you should expect the dealer to discount the MSRP. Negotiated Net Cost (Capitalized Cost) You can normal