The Best "Bang for Your Buck" Lease Deals
This is when manufacturers discount the price of the car, increase the residual value, and lower the money factor - all of which combine to create an incredible lease deal.
The best part - everything is already pre-negotiated so you don't have to haggle with a salesman.
Although, if you really want to maximize savings, some dealers may lower the capitalized cost (price of the vehicle) even below the manufacturer's pre-negotiated terms.
The following are the top 10 best "bang for your buck" lease deals currently offered.
We calculated these lease deals using our "Is it a Good Lease Deal?" method, where we determine how much you pay per $10,000 worth of vehicle.
Any lease deals that fall below $150 per $10k are usually a decent lease deal. The ones we list are all below $115!
| Rank | Vehicle | MSRP | Term | Monthly Payment w $0 Down | Per $10K of MSRP |
| 1 | 2011 Mazda3 | $20,845 | 48 | $214 | $103 |
| 2 | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $22,755 | 39 | $234 | $103 |
| 3 | 2012 Honda Crosstour EX-V6 | $31,150 | 36 | $327 | $105 |
| 4 | 2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan | $35,295 | 39 | $380 | $108 |
| 5 | 2011 Nissan Frontier SV | $26,530 | 39 | $286 | $108 |
| 6 | 2011 Toyota Camry LE | $23,660 | 36 | $260 | $110 |
| 7 | 2011 BMW 328i | $38,125 | 36 | $425 | $111 |
| 8 | 2011 Infiniti G37 Journey | $38,845 | 39 | $433 | $112 |
| 9 | 2011 Acura TSX | $30,495 | 36 | $346 | $114 |
| 10 | 2011 Toyota Corolla LE | $20,410 | 36 | $233 | $114 |
Keep in mind that leases are not for everyone. In general, if you like to switch cars every 3 or 4 years, have good credit, and drive less than 15,000 miles per year, then leasing is a good choice.
Read our section on Car Leasing to help you decide if it's right for you.
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About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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