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Is it cheaper to lease or finance in 2026?
Leasing almost always produces a lower monthly payment than financing the same car, because you are only paying for the depreciation portion (typically 40-60% of the vehicle's value over 3 years) rather than the full purchase price. However, at the end of a lease you own nothing, while at the end of a loan you own the car. Which is "cheaper" depends on how long you keep vehicles, how many miles you drive, and whether you value lower monthly cost or long-term ownership equity.
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Erin Frantzman
Great customer service! Dave was very responsive and worked hard to find the car we were looking for. His pricing was unbeatable and the vehicle was delivered right to our driveway. There was a small issue with the vehicle from the manufacturer, but Dave and his team have been working hard to rectify it. Goes to show their service doesn’t disappear after delivery, and are committed to developing relationships and making longterm customers.
Great customer service! Dave was very responsive and worked hard to find the car we were looking for. His pricing was unbeatable and the vehicle was delivered right to our driveway. There was a small issue with the vehicle from the manufacturer, but Dave and his team have been working hard to rectify it. Goes to show their service doesn’t disappear after delivery, and are committed to developing relationships and making longterm customers.
Eric A
It was a “fun” way to make a car purchase. Mark V. and the whole team were responsive, informative, and very friendly! Can’t wait to purchase the next one!! (😬🤪) Thank you!! Ulla & Bill
It was a “fun” way to make a car purchase. Mark V. and the whole team were responsive, informative, and very friendly! Can’t wait to purchase the next one!! (😬🤪) Thank you!! Ulla & Bill
W Shuler
Sean and the Vantage Auto Group made the entire process seamless from start to finish — I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
Sean and the Vantage Auto Group made the entire process seamless from start to finish — I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
nicole berman
Great service! Sean worked with me over a couple of weeks to get a car that fit my budget and that I love. They delivered the car right to my house with a full tank of gas, signed some paper work and I was done. 100% would recommend.
Great service! Sean worked with me over a couple of weeks to get a car that fit my budget and that I love. They delivered the car right to my house with a full tank of gas, signed some paper work and I was done. 100% would recommend.
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Lisa Salzberg
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
Genna Battaglino
S/O to Oscar and his team! They put me in the exact car I wanted for a great price in less than 3 days in the next state over. I’d highly recommend to anyone in the market to purchasing a new car.
S/O to Oscar and his team! They put me in the exact car I wanted for a great price in less than 3 days in the next state over. I’d highly recommend to anyone in the market to purchasing a new car.
Melanie Escudero