So you've seen a lease deal being promoted on a car manufacturer's or dealer's web site, or a dealer has made you an offer that seems to be pretty good. But is it a good deal or not? The quickest and best way to the answer is to use our: Lease Deal Calculator . However, you might also want to take a look at the following articles to better understand what makes the deal good or bad. Look at Actual Lease Deal What Makes a Car Lease Deal The One Percent Rule in Car Leasing

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

The 1% Rule: A Quick Way to Judge a Car Lease Deal “What is the 1% rule for quickly evaluating a car lease?” The most accurate way to judge a lease is to examine its key components— price (cap cost), residual value, and money factor . However, you often don’t have that information when you first see a deal or receive a quote from a dealer. When that happens, the 1% Rule  offers a fast way to estimate whether a lease payment is reasonable. It’s not exact, but it’s a useful rul

Finding the best lease deals on new cars requires research, know where to look, and careful comparison. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you find the most attractive lease offers: Determine Your Budget: Before you start shopping for lease deals, establish a realistic budget that includes monthly payments, and an estimated down payment. Use our Lease Payment Estimator to determine what price vehicle converts to a monhtly payment you can afford. Decide What You Want: Start