Finance

Auto Lease Calculator

Monthly car lease payment breakdown.

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Results
Monthly payment (with tax)
$467.37
Depreciation portion
$341.11
Rent charge portion
$95.68
Equivalent APR
4.44%
Total lease cost
$18,825.27

Quick answer

A lease payment is depreciation plus a rent charge; both depend on the negotiated price and the residual value at lease end.

Payment = (Cap cost − Residual)/months + (Cap cost + Residual) × MF

How to use the Auto Lease Calculator

  1. 1Enter the price you negotiated, not MSRP.
  2. 2Enter the residual percentage from the lease sheet.
  3. 3Enter the money factor (multiply by 2400 for APR).

Frequently asked questions

What is a good money factor?

Divide by 2400 to get APR — under 0.0021 (about 5%) is competitive for strong credit.

Should I put money down on a lease?

Usually no: a down payment is lost if the car is totalled early.