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Buy or lease comparison

Not sure if you want to lease or purchase your next new Toyota? There is no right or wrong answer, it really depends on your lifestyle or personal preference. To help you make your decision, Southeast Toyota Finance listed the differences between leasing and financing in the chart below.
Toyota Corolla Cross a busy downtown

Mileage

Lease

If you drive less than 18,000 miles per year, you could save money on your monthly payment by leasing your new Toyota.
 
Drive more? You can still get a lease. Simply ask your sales associate for a higher mileage lease option.

Buy

There are no mileage restrictions when you buy a new Toyota. Long commutes, road trips, even family vacations are no problem.
 
However, the more miles you put on your vehicle, the more it depreciates in value when you go to trade it in or sell it.

Monthly Payment

Lease

You’ll most likely pay less per month. 
 
When you lease, you only pay for your Toyota for the short amount of time you drive it. Which is usually 2 to 3 years.

Buy

You may pay a little more per month.
 
At the end of your contract, you will own your Toyota - so you pay for the entire cost. But once your term is complete, you could be payment free. 

Technology, Safety & Performance

Lease

Every 2 to 3 years you can upgrade to a new Toyota with our best technology, safety and performance. 

Buy

You’ll receive the latest technology, safety and performance at the time of your purchase.

Maintenance

Lease

Thanks to ToyotaCare, your vehicle will receive no cost scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour roadside assistance for 2 years, unlimited mileage. 
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Buy

With ToyotaCare, oil changes, tire rotations, and more are covered for the first 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, plus 24-hour roadside assistance.

Warranty

Lease

There’s a good chance your Toyota will be covered under warranty for the entirety of your lease. 
 
Our basic warranty coverage lasts 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Plus, your vehicle will most likely be covered by Toyota's powertrain warranty throughout your lease. 

Buy

Our basic warranty coverage lasts 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. 
 
The powertrain warranty goes for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Customization

Lease

Toyota approved accessories can be added. Most major modifications will need to be removed before turning in your vehicle at lease-end. You can discuss any questions about customization with your Toyota dealer.

Buy

It’s your Toyota; you can do what you want with it. Body kits, spoiler, and racer seats - it’s up to you.