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Vehicle Breakdowns

Lease vs Buy, Model by Model

Residual value and money factor — the two numbers that decide a lease — vary widely by model. Pick a 2026 vehicle below to see what a 36-month lease and a 60-month loan actually cost on it, side by side.

Compact Sedan

2026 Toyota Corolla$23,500 MSRP · 58% residual2026 Mazda3$24,970 MSRP · 52% residual2026 Honda Civic$25,050 MSRP · 60% residual

Midsize Sedan

2026 Nissan Altima$28,900 MSRP · 48% residual2026 Toyota Camry$29,500 MSRP · 55% residual2026 Hyundai Sonata$29,550 MSRP · 50% residual2026 Honda Accord$30,990 MSRP · 57% residual

Luxury Sedan

2026 Lexus ES$42,590 MSRP · 56% residual2026 BMW 3 Series$44,900 MSRP · 58% residual2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class$47,150 MSRP · 55% residual

Electric Sedan

2026 Tesla Model 3$40,990 MSRP · 52% residual

Compact SUV

2026 Chevrolet Equinox$30,900 MSRP · 46% residual2026 Mazda CX-5$31,150 MSRP · 54% residual2026 Kia Sportage$31,290 MSRP · 52% residual2026 Nissan Rogue$31,490 MSRP · 50% residual2026 Hyundai Tucson$31,550 MSRP · 52% residual2026 Ford Escape$31,995 MSRP · 47% residual2026 Toyota RAV4$32,350 MSRP · 58% residual2026 Honda CR-V$33,150 MSRP · 59% residual2026 Subaru Forester$34,495 MSRP · 56% residual

Midsize SUV

2026 Kia Telluride$39,290 MSRP · 56% residual2026 Hyundai Palisade$40,150 MSRP · 55% residual2026 Ford Explorer$40,395 MSRP · 48% residual2026 Toyota Highlander$40,770 MSRP · 55% residual2026 Honda Pilot$41,050 MSRP · 56% residual

Full-Size SUV

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe$60,495 MSRP · 54% residual

Luxury SUV

2026 Audi Q5$46,900 MSRP · 55% residual2026 BMW X3$49,600 MSRP · 57% residual2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC$49,950 MSRP · 56% residual2026 Lexus RX$50,150 MSRP · 58% residual2026 Acura MDX$51,550 MSRP · 55% residual

Electric SUV

2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV$34,995 MSRP · 42% residual2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5$43,350 MSRP · 45% residual2026 Kia EV6$44,000 MSRP · 44% residual2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E$44,995 MSRP · 43% residual2026 Tesla Model Y$45,990 MSRP · 50% residual

Midsize Truck

2026 Toyota Tacoma$33,150 MSRP · 65% residual

Full-Size Truck

2026 Ford F-150$38,355 MSRP · 56% residual2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500$39,600 MSRP · 52% residual2026 Ram 1500$41,395 MSRP · 50% residual2026 Toyota Tundra$42,150 MSRP · 55% residual

Minivan

2026 Toyota Sienna$38,080 MSRP · 56% residual2026 Honda Odyssey$39,510 MSRP · 55% residual

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Figures assume $0 down, excellent credit, 12,000 miles/year, and a 7% sales tax rate. Estimates only — confirm exact terms with your dealer or lender.