{"id":1767,"date":"2022-08-22T08:29:21","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T07:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2023-07-28T13:47:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T11:47:12","slug":"leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Leasing vs buying a car. Which option is the best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e24c870b812\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e24c870b812\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#Leasing_vs_buying_a_car_What_to_look_out_for\" >Leasing vs buying a car. What to look out for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#Renting_vs_a_loan\" >Renting vs. a loan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#Cash_leasing_a_loan_and_renting_%E2%80%93_advantages_and_disadvantages\" >Cash, leasing, a loan and renting \u2013 advantages and disadvantages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#What_are_the_main_differences_between_leasing_and_buying_a_car\" >What are the main differences between leasing and buying a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#Is_it_better_to_lease_or_buy_a_car\" >Is it better to lease or buy a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_leasing_a_car\" >What are the advantages of leasing a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#What_are_the_disadvantages_of_leasing_a_car\" >What are the disadvantages of leasing a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/leasing-vs-buying-a-car-which-choose\/#Why_can_leasing_a_car_be_a_smart_decision\" >Why can leasing a car be a smart decision?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The search for a used car is the first stage of the purchase. Paying for it is the next step. It\u2019s another equally important decision whose results you will feel long after <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registering the car<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are a few financing options to choose from: leasing vs buying a car or perhaps loan or renting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leasing_vs_buying_a_car_What_to_look_out_for\"><\/span>Leasing vs buying a car. What to look out for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The simplest way is to purchase a car with cash. If you have enough savings, you can finalise the transaction this way. The advantage of this solution is the opportunity to quickly finalise it and, as a result \u2013 you might negotiate a favourable discount from the seller. The car you are currently using can be some kind of a financial reserve for you. It\u2019s important, as buying and selling a car are often interconnected, i.e. right before or right after purchasing the next car, the purchaser usually decides to sell the car they\u2019re currently using.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An alternative solution to buying a car with cash is the so-called consumer leasing. This form of financing is basically operational leasing, i.e. you use a car belonging to a leasing company and pay a monthly fee in exchange. This is an option for private, non-business buyers. The advantage of this solution is the minimum of of formalities and the fact, that the leasing instalments do not count when the creditworthiness is calculated, as opposed to the bank loan. Moreover, the leasing companies offer significant insurance discounts, so the third party liability and AC policy (the latter is mandatory for such contracts) should be valued favourably. This is an interesting option for the less experienced drivers. If you already have a big discount for accident-free driving, in most cases you\u2019ll likely pay more than you would\u2019ve paid if you\u2019d insured the same vehicle directly. In addition, due to the leasing lasting a minimum of 2 years, you\u2019ll lose the insurance continuity as a private person \u2013 there will be no trace of this period in the database, as the policy is formally issued for the leasing company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-bulb info-iframe-border--yellow\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-bulb\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-blue\">PAY ATTENTION<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, when buying the car at the end of the leasing contract, it may be difficult for you to find an insurance provider that will honour the previously granted discounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_vs_a_loan\"><\/span><b>Renting vs. a loan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have enough cash, or you don\u2019t want to spent all your savings on a car, you might opt for a loan. Nowadays, the offers tailored specifically to buying a car are less popular than they used to be. With low interest rates, you need nothing more than an ordinary loan. The advantage of a loan is the opportunity of financing additional expenses, e.g. insurance or necessary service expenses at the beginning. The disadvantages include the decreasing of the buyer\u2019s creditworthiness (which is significant if someone is, for example, planning to take out a mortgage to buy an apartment in the future) and the need to establish collateral in the form of a promissory note. Fortunately, a loan can be paid back earlier, e.g. with the money from the sale of the previous vehicle, especially if the purchase of the new one takes some time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option to choose from is renting a car. Nowadays, there are many companies offering renting cars for a specific period of time. They offer a wide range of car models of various brands. Before renting a car, the customer might be asked about their age, how long they\u2019ve had their driving license, as well as their identity card or passport and their credit card\/security deposit. While finalising the contract, you are required to pay the security deposit, which works as a collateral for the company. Then, the customer pays for the model they\u2019re interested in for a specific period of time, sign relevant documents, and that\u2019s basically it. It\u2019s important that the person signing the contract actually drives the car. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-bulb info-iframe-border--yellow\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-bulb\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-blue\">PAY ATTENTION<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If during the renting period the car takes part in an accident, and it was driven by somebody else, the renting person might be subjected to additional expenses. After the end of the renting period, you need to return the car with full tank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cash_leasing_a_loan_and_renting_%E2%80%93_advantages_and_disadvantages\"><\/span><b>Cash, leasing, a loan and renting \u2013 advantages and disadvantages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table id=\"table_content\" style=\"height: 739px;\" width=\"611\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Form of financing<\/th>\n<th>Advantages:<\/th>\n<th>Disadvantages:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bold_column\">Cash<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to quickly complete the transaction and thus negotiate prices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buyer immediately becomes the owner of the car<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The necessity of spending a large sum of money at once<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible cost settlement and tax benefit spread over time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bold_column\">Leasing<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest tax benefits (the cost reducing the tax is 100% of the leasing instalment)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility in determining the amount of the instalments, from the initial payment, through the instalments, up until the buyout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not reduce creditworthiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The necessity to buy insurance from a leasing company (unfavourable for drivers with large discounts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum contract duration is 2 years without early repayment option 9exxcept for assignment)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bold_column\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Loan<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to spend it on other costs besides buying a car (insurance, service)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibility of early repayment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The necessity to provide collateral (e.g. promissory note)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The necessity of buying insurance (for some offers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As opposed to leasing, it reduces creditworthiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bold_column\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Renting<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to choose an upper-class car for a moderate price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can rent a car only when you need it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before buying a car, you can rent the same one for as long as you wish to check the model better<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possibility of using a car without buying polices, insurance or servicing it;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s an option for tourists who do not travel with their own car<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penalties included in the contract might significantly increase the renting cost;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are defined boundaries concerning where the car can be used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The car must be returned in the same condition it was rented \u2013 clean, with full tank, without any damage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; 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When you lease a car, you're essentially renting it for a set period of time and only paying for the depreciation that occurs during that period.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:963,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:9299931},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">When you buy a car, you pay for the entire cost of the vehicle and you own it outright. When you lease a car, you're essentially renting it for a set period of time and only paying for the depreciation that occurs during that period.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_lease_or_buy_a_car\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28421\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28421\" aria-controls=\"collapse28421\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is it better to lease or buy a car?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28421\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2842\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28421\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Whether it's better to lease or buy a car depends on your individual needs and circumstances. Leasing can be a good option if you like driving new cars and don't drive a lot of miles. Buying can be a good option if you drive a lot, plan to keep the car for a long time, or want to own your car outright.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:963,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16566152},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Whether it's better to lease or buy a car depends on your individual needs and circumstances. Leasing can be a good option if you like driving new cars and don't drive a lot of miles. Buying can be a good option if you drive a lot, plan to keep the car for a long time, or want to own your car outright.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_leasing_a_car\"><\/span>\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-28422\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse28422\" aria-controls=\"collapse28422\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the advantages of leasing a car?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse28422\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2842\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-28422\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Advantages of leasing a car can include lower monthly payments, the ability to drive a new car every few years, and having a warranty that covers most repairs.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:962,&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:11923133},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Advantages of leasing a car can include lower monthly payments, the ability to drive a new car every few years, and having a warranty that covers most repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  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