The key to being able to recognize and get a great car lease deal is to essentially understand how leasing works. How are monthly payment calculated? Is leasing right for you? How much car can you afford to lease? How to negotiate a lease deal? The following articles will provide you with the information and advice that you'll need to understand car leasing and deal-making. Additional Lease Basics Reading What is Leasing? Benefits of Leasing Lease vs Buy Who Should Lease? Car

Here is a simplified fictional scenario that explains the fundamental idea behind leasing a car. It’s somewhat over-simplified and not entirely realistic, but it should make the concept easier to understand. The Example In our example, a consumer named Alan wants a brand-new car and approaches a dealer salesperson named Jorge. The car Alan wants costs $30,000. Alan also explains that he usually sells or trades his cars every three years, takes good care of them, and drives an