Audi lease vs. buy: a plain guide
Should you lease or buy your next Audi? It depends on how far you drive, how long you keep a car and how much you want to pay each month. This guide walks through when each one makes sense. Our finance team can run both on the exact Audi you want so you can compare real numbers.
When leasing makes sense
Leasing usually fits if you like a new Audi every two to three years, you drive a predictable number of miles each year, and you want a lower monthly payment than a loan on the same car. Most Audi lease terms keep you inside the Audi new-vehicle limited warranty for the whole lease. If you use the car for business, ask your tax advisor how lease payments are treated.
When buying makes sense
Buying usually fits if you keep cars five years or longer, you drive a lot of miles, or you want to modify the car. Once the loan is paid off, the car is yours with no payment. Any equity you build can go toward your next Audi as a trade-in. Audi Care prepaid maintenance is available either way.
How to compare the real cost
Compare the total you'll pay over the time you plan to have the car, not just the monthly payment. For a lease, that's the amount due at signing plus every payment. For a loan, it's the down payment plus every payment, minus what the car is worth when you're done with it. Our finance team builds this comparison for you on the specific vehicle, with current Audi Financial Services programs.
Mileage, wear and the end of the lease
A lease sets an annual mileage allowance when you sign. If you expect to drive more, pick a higher allowance up front; it usually costs less than paying for extra miles at the end. At lease end you can return the car, buy it, or trade into a new Audi. Ask us what your options would be before you sign so there are no surprises.
Run both options at Audi Sewickley
Our finance team will put a lease and a purchase side by side on the Audi you're considering, using current programs. Apply online first to save time, or call 412-324-2509 to set up a visit.
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