Worst Cars to Lease Right Now
On this web site, I usually highlight the best deals available, but it's also important to know which models to avoid. That's why this week I compiled advertised lease deals
from around the country to find out which vehicles and locations offer the worst "bang for your buck" lease deals.
The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 now stands out as the worst advertised bang for your buck deal in the country this month - $309 per month with zero down on a
vehicle with MSRP of $17,735. That's equivalent to getting only $57 worth of MSRP for each dollar you pay per month. The best lease deals will give you more than twice the bang
for the buck.
Each lease deal below is calculated with zero down payment so you can compare apples to apples. Note that payments don't include tax, title, and other fees and the deals may
only be available in that particular region.
If you want good lease deals, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle, CarsDirect and NADAGuides to quickly get an idea of what you should be paying.
Worst Bang for Buck Lease Deals ($0 Down)
| Rank | Vehicle | Trim | MSRP | Monthly Payment $0 Down | Bang for Buck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | ES | $17,735 | $309 | 57 |
| 2 | 2021 Ford Mustang | Fastback | $28,400 | $438 | 65 |
| 3 | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring | $69,455 | $1,058 | 66 |
| 4 | 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Reserve L | $87,010 | $1,308 | 67 |
| 5 | 2022 Maserati Quattroporte | Modena | $107,795 | $1,576 | 68 |
| 6 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | Standard | $33,255 | $489 | 68 |
| 7 | 2022 Hyundai Veloster N | Standard | $35,025 | $518 | 68 |
| 8 | 2022 Ford Transit Connect | XLT | $31,430 | $458 | 69 |
| 9 | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $25,215 | $362 | 70 | |
| 10 | 2021 Toyota Avalon | XLE | $37,742 | $539 | 70 |
| 11 | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | Reserve | $58,680 | $834 | 70 |
| 12 | 2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSI | $23,995 | $339 | 71 |
| 13 | 2022 Lincoln Nautilus | Reserve | $49,995 | $709 | 71 |
| 14 | 2021 Maserati Quattroporte | S | $106,385 | $1,508 | 71 |
| 15 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | Big Bend | $30,215 | $427 | 71 |
| 16 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | XLE | $38,052 | $539 | 71 |
| 17 | 2021 Hyundai Palisade | $33,860 | $468 | 72 | |
| 18 | 2022 Maserati Ghibli | Modena Q4 | $84,995 | $1,173 | 72 |
| 19 | 2022 Ford Maverick | XLT | $23,775 | $327 | 73 |
| 20 | 2021 Ford Transit Connect | XLT | $30,910 | $421 | 73 |
| 21 | 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | ES 2.0 | $24,190 | $332 | 73 |
| 22 | 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | 1.4T S | $19,795 | $271 | 73 |
| 23 | 2021 Ford Edge | ST | $44,845 | $604 | 74 |
| 24 | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | S | $25,245 | $339 | 74 |
| 25 | 2022 Acura ILX | $27,545 | $367 | 75 | |
| 26 | 2022 Maserati Levante | Modena | $91,895 | $1,222 | 75 |
| 27 | 2021 Lincoln Corsair | Reserve | $44,145 | $591 | 75 |
| 28 | 2021 Maserati Ghibli | S | $80,885 | $1,085 | 75 |
| 29 | 2021 Kia Rio | S | $17,685 | $232 | 76 |
| 30 | 2021 Toyota GR Supra | 2.0 | $48,323 | $637 | 76 |
| 31 | 2021 Hyundai Accent | $17,500 | $230 | 76 | |
| 32 | 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | Standard | $43,595 | $576 | 76 |
| 33 | 2022 Nissan Armada | SV | $57,215 | $740 | 77 |
| 34 | 2022 Toyota Camry | $26,275 | $341 | 77 | |
| 35 | 2021 Ford EcoSport | SE | $25,205 | $327 | 77 |
| 36 | 2021 Ford Ranger | XLT | $30,315 | $395 | 77 |
| 37 | 2022 Volkswagen Taos | S | $22,995 | $295 | 78 |
| 38 | 2022 Kia Soul | LX | $20,365 | $262 | 78 |
| 39 | 2021 Acura RDX | Technology | $42,345 | $546 | 78 |
| 40 | 2021 Maserati Levante | S | $90,385 | $1,153 | 78 |
| 41 | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | ES 2.5 S-AWC | $28,935 | $367 | 79 |
| 42 | 2022 Toyota Corolla | LE | $21,769 | $277 | 79 |
| 43 | 2021 Ford Explorer | Limited | $46,500 | $586 | 79 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
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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