Worst Cars to Lease Right Now
January 20, 2022
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 Fiat 500X now stands out as the worst advertised bang for your buck deal in the country this month - $471 per month with zero down on a vehicle with
MSRP of $28,440. That's equivalent to getting only $60 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 Fiat 500X | Trekking | $28,440 | $471 | 60 |
| 2 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | XLE | $38,699 | $616 | 63 |
| 3 | 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Standard | $78,400 | $1,253 | 63 |
| 4 | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | Black Label | $80,545 | $1,265 | 64 |
| 5 | 2022 Lincoln Corsair | Standard | $37,300 | $583 | 64 |
| 6 | 2021 Mercedes S-Class | S 500 4MATIC | $110,850 | $1,711 | 65 |
| 7 | 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | S | $51,580 | $791 | 65 |
| 8 | 2021 Mercedes CLS | 450 | $73,650 | $1,138 | 65 |
| 9 | 2021 Ford Mustang | Fastback | $28,400 | $437 | 65 |
| 10 | 2022 Mercedes S-Class | S 500 4MATIC | $112,150 | $1,732 | 65 |
| 11 | 2022 Mercedes CLS | 450 4MATIC | $76,300 | $1,158 | 66 |
| 12 | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | Big Bend | $30,475 | $462 | 66 |
| 13 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra N | $32,945 | $491 | 67 | |
| 14 | 2022 Hyundai Kona N | $35,445 | $530 | 67 | |
| 15 | 2022 BMW X6 | xDrive40i | $70,145 | $1,052 | 67 |
| 16 | 2022 Hyundai Veloster N | Standard | $35,045 | $521 | 67 |
| 17 | 2022 Audi A5 | 45 S line Premium | $49,040 | $737 | 67 |
| 18 | 2022 Lincoln Nautilus | Standard | $43,695 | $654 | 67 |
| 19 | 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country | B6 Cross Country | $57,990 | $854 | 68 |
| 20 | 2022 BMW X5 | sDrive40i | $63,295 | $935 | 68 |
| 21 | 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia | Giulia Veloce | $52,185 | $764 | 68 |
| 22 | 2021 Mercedes GLS | 450 | $77,050 | $1,128 | 68 |
| 23 | 2022 Mercedes GLS | 450 | $78,250 | $1,128 | 69 |
| 24 | 2021 Lincoln Corsair | Reserve | $44,145 | $643 | 69 |
| 25 | 2022 Hyundai Accent | $17,690 | $255 | 69 | |
| 26 | 2022 Audi A3 | 40 Premium Front-Wheel Drive | $34,945 | $507 | 69 |
| 27 | 2022 BMW X7 | xDrive40i | $79,095 | $1,147 | 69 |
| 28 | 2021 Mercedes GLE | 450 4MATIC | $65,350 | $939 | 70 |
| 29 | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | $25,385 | $364 | 70 | |
| 30 | 2022 Mercedes GLE | 350 | $58,125 | $824 | 71 |
| 31 | 2022 Subaru BRZ | Premium | $28,955 | $407 | 71 |
| 32 | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | ES 2.0 AWC | $26,395 | $371 | 71 |
| 33 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | Big Bend | $30,215 | $427 | 71 |
| 34 | 2022 Audi SQ5 | 3.0T Premium | $58,390 | $813 | 72 |
| 35 | 2021 Porsche Panamera | $100,400 | $1,393 | 72 | |
| 36 | 2022 Mercedes GLC | 300 4MATIC | $47,525 | $660 | 72 |
| 37 | 2022 Maserati Quattroporte | Modena | $110,195 | $1,504 | 73 |
| 38 | 2021 Mercedes GLC | 300 | $44,885 | $617 | 73 |
| 39 | 2022 Mercedes A-Class | A 220 | $35,500 | $487 | 73 |
| 40 | 2022 BMW X4 M | $81,395 | $1,117 | 73 | |
| 41 | 2022 BMW X1 | sDrive28i | $39,595 | $540 | 73 |
| 42 | 2022 BMW X3 | sDrive30i | $47,095 | $643 | 73 |
| 43 | 2022 Ford Ranger | Lariat | $34,885 | $479 | 73 |
| 44 | 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport | S | $49,785 | $684 | 73 |
| 45 | 2021 Ford Edge | ST | $44,845 | $604 | 74 |
| 46 | 2022 Porsche Cayenne | $79,840 | $1,078 | 74 | |
| 47 | 2022 Ford Maverick | XLT | $23,855 | $322 | 74 |
| 48 | 2021 Mercedes AMG GT | 43 4-door | $90,950 | $1,222 | 74 |
| 49 | 2022 Volvo S90 | Recharge Inscription | $62,790 | $847 | 74 |
| 50 | 2022 BMW X2 | sDrive28i | $40,395 | $546 | 74 |
| 51 | 2022 Chevrolet Suburban | LT | $63,820 | $859 | 74 |
| 52 | 2021 Porsche Macan | $59,750 | $810 | 74 | |
| 53 | 2022 Mercedes GLB | AMG GLB 35 | $51,875 | $703 | 74 |
| 54 | 2021 Mercedes A-Class | A 220 4MATIC | $37,200 | $503 | 74 |
| 55 | 2022 Audi A4 | 45 S line Premium | $43,045 | $581 | 74 |
| 56 | 2022 Audi A7 | 55 Premium | $70,245 | $946 | 74 |
| 57 | 2022 Nissan Sentra | SV | $21,950 | $296 | 74 |
| 58 | 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | Reserve | $50,645 | $688 | 74 |
| 59 | 2022 Honda Accord | Sport | $29,595 | $399 | 74 |
| 60 | 2022 Genesis G70 | 2.0T Standard | $38,570 | $517 | 75 |
| 61 | 2022 Audi A6 | 55 Premium | $60,845 | $810 | 75 |
| 62 | 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | LT | $62,395 | $834 | 75 |
| 63 | 2022 Mercedes E-Class | E 350 4MATIC | $58,500 | $784 | 75 |
| 64 | 2022 Volvo XC90 | Recharge Inscription Expression | $66,590 | $887 | 75 |
| 65 | 2021 Mercedes GLB | AMG GLB 35 | $51,350 | $686 | 75 |
| 66 | 2022 Genesis G80 | 2.5T Advanced | $56,795 | $761 | 75 |
| 67 | 2022 Hyundai Palisade | SE | $36,035 | $478 | 75 |
| 68 | 2022 Volvo XC40 | Recharge Twin Plus | $56,395 | $748 | 75 |
| 69 | 2022 Ford Explorer | Platinum | $55,410 | $729 | 76 |
| 70 | 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Stelvio Quadrifoglio | $92,945 | $1,221 | 76 |
| 71 | 2022 Mercedes CLA | 250 4MATIC | $43,000 | $569 | 76 |
| 72 | 2022 Audi Q8 | 55 Premium | $71,395 | $937 | 76 |
| 73 | 2022 Mini Countryman | Cooper S | $36,350 | $481 | 76 |
| 74 | 2022 BMW Z4 | M40i | $65,245 | $863 | 76 |
| 75 | 2022 BMW 3 Series | 330i xDrive | $45,695 | $604 | 76 |
| 76 | 2022 Ford Edge | SEL | $38,990 | $510 | 76 |
| 77 | 2021 Mercedes E-Class | E 350 4MATIC | $57,800 | $764 | 76 |
| 78 | 2022 Mini Cooper | John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door | $36,750 | $485 | 76 |
| 79 | 2022 Nissan Maxima | SV | $38,785 | $506 | 77 |
| 80 | 2022 Nissan Armada | SV | $57,215 | $740 | 77 |
| 81 | 2022 BMW 7 Series | 740i | $90,795 | $1,175 | 77 |
| 82 | 2022 Honda CR-V | EX | $30,135 | $391 | 77 |
| 83 | 2022 Maserati Ghibli | Modena Q4 | $86,795 | $1,123 | 77 |
| 84 | 2021 Ford EcoSport | SE | $25,205 | $327 | 77 |
| 85 | 2022 BMW 4 Series | M440i | $60,595 | $789 | 77 |
| 86 | 2021 Ford Ranger | XLT | $30,315 | $395 | 77 |
| 87 | 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Short LT | $46,570 | $607 | 77 |
| 88 | 2021 Mercedes CLA | 250 4MATIC | $42,100 | $549 | 77 |
| 89 | 2022 BMW 8 Series | 840i Gran Coupe | $88,495 | $1,153 | 77 |
| 90 | 2021 Subaru WRX | WRX | $28,420 | $371 | 77 |
| 91 | 2021 Mercedes GLA | 250 | $39,030 | $509 | 77 |
| 92 | 2021 Mercedes C-Class | C 300 | $44,150 | $564 | 78 |
| 93 | 2022 Kia Soul | LX | $20,365 | $262 | 78 |
| 94 | 2022 Mini Clubman | Cooper S | $35,350 | $452 | 78 |
| 95 | 2022 Honda Passport | EX-L | $41,195 | $530 | 78 |
| 96 | 2022 Audi Q7 | 45 Premium All-Wheel Drive | $57,995 | $742 | 78 |
| 97 | 2022 BMW 2 Series | 228i xDrive Gran Coupe | $41,445 | $524 | 79 |
| 98 | 2022 Mazda Mazda3 | 2.5S2.5 S | $23,765 | $302 | 79 |
| 99 | 2022 Audi Q3 | 45 S line Premium | $39,295 | $499 | 79 |
| 100 | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | ES 2.5 | $27,500 | $350 | 79 |
| 101 | 2022 Toyota RAV4 | LE | $27,700 | $351 | 79 |
| 102 | 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury | $39,065 | $494 | 79 |
| 103 | 2022 Subaru Impreza | Impreza | $21,055 | $265 | 79 |
| 104 | 2022 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S | $26,030 | $330 | 79 |
| 105 | 2022 Chevrolet Malibu | LT | $28,670 | $361 | 79 |
| 106 | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | LT | $59,695 | $760 | 79 |
| 107 | 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | LT | $61,120 | $774 | 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
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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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