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Worst Cars to Lease Right Now
June 30, 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 Mercedes CLS now stands out as the worst advertised bang for your buck deal in the country this month - $1,327 per month with zero down on a vehicle with
MSRP of $76,150. 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, 36 month 12K annual miles (10K for luxury vehicles) 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 and CarsDirect to quickly get an idea of what you should be paying.
Worst Bang for Buck Lease Deals ($0 Down)
| Rank | Vehicle | MSRP | Monthly Payment $0 Down | Bang for Buck | Local Deals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 Mercedes CLS 450 4MATIC | $76,150 | $1,327 | 57 | |
| 2 | 2022 Ford Escape SEL | $32,230 | $552 | 58 | |
| 3 | 2022 Ford Mustang Premium Fastback | $33,890 | $589 | 58 | |
| 4 | 2022 Mercedes S-Class S 500 4MATIC | $112,150 | $1,874 | 60 | |
| 5 | 2021 Mercedes GLS 450 | $77,050 | $1,286 | 60 | |
| 6 | 2022 Nissan Sentra SV | $22,380 | $375 | 60 | |
| 7 | 2021 Fiat 500X Trekking | $28,905 | $480 | 60 | |
| 8 | 2022 BMW X6 M | $114,695 | $1,877 | 61 | |
| 9 | 2022 BMW X6 M50i | $91,245 | $1,496 | 61 | |
| 10 | 2022 BMW X5 M | $111,395 | $1,825 | 61 | |
| 11 | 2022 BMW X7 M50i | $102,095 | $1,668 | 61 | |
| 12 | 2022 BMW X5 M50i | $87,695 | $1,439 | 61 | |
| 13 | 2021 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC | $65,350 | $1,074 | 61 | |
| 14 | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend | $31,875 | $518 | 62 | |
| 15 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra | $25,195 | $404 | 62 | |
| 16 | 2022 Mercedes CLS 450 4MATIC | $76,300 | $1,233 | 62 | |
| 17 | 2021 Mercedes AMG GT 43 4-door | $90,950 | $1,467 | 62 | |
| 18 | 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country B6 Cross Country | $57,990 | $937 | 62 | |
| 19 | 2022 Nissan Altima S () | $26,495 | $419 | 63 | |
| 20 | 2022 Lincoln Aviator Black Label Grand Touring | $89,425 | $1,419 | 63 | |
| 21 | 2022 Mercedes GLC Coupe AMG 43 | $67,550 | $1,075 | 63 | |
| 22 | 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES 1.5T S-AWC | $27,285 | $433 | 63 | |
| 23 | 2022 Porsche Panamera | $102,770 | $1,620 | 63 | |
| 24 | 2022 BMW M4 | $76,145 | $1,200 | 63 | |
| 25 | 2022 Nissan Rogue S () | $30,480 | $482 | 63 | |
| 26 | 2022 Nissan Armada SV | $57,975 | $931 | 63 | |
| 27 | 2022 BMW X2 xDrive28i | $42,895 | $675 | 64 | |
| 28 | 2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label L | $111,375 | $1,743 | 64 | |
| 29 | 2022 Nissan Murano S | $35,080 | $548 | 64 | |
| 30 | 2023 BMW X2 xDrive28i | $44,295 | $695 | 64 | |
| 31 | 2022 Ford Escape Titanium | $36,590 | $577 | 64 | |
| 32 | 2022 Toyota Avalon XLE | $38,400 | $596 | 64 | |
| 33 | 2022 BMW M3 | $74,495 | $1,156 | 64 | |
| 34 | 2022 Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring | $53,005 | $821 | 64 | |
| 35 | 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport S | $28,060 | $441 | 64 | |
| 36 | 2022 BMW X1 xDrive28i | $41,695 | $658 | 64 | |
| 37 | 2022 BMW M8 Competition | $143,295 | $2,245 | 64 | |
| 38 | 2022 Porsche Macan | $63,850 | $981 | 65 | |
| 39 | 2022 Hyundai Veloster N Standard | $35,095 | $539 | 65 | |
| 40 | 2022 Volvo S90 Recharge Inscription Range | $63,790 | $986 | 65 | |
| 41 | 2022 Mercedes GLS 450 | $78,900 | $1,221 | 65 | |
| 42 | 2022 Nissan Maxima SV | $39,500 | $610 | 65 | |
| 43 | 2022 Audi A3 40 Premium Front-Wheel Drive | $37,795 | $563 | 65 | |
| 44 | 2022 Audi A5 45 Premium | $55,095 | $853 | 65 | |
| 45 | 2022 BMW X4 M | $79,195 | $1,222 | 65 | |
| 46 | 2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i | $54,795 | $852 | 65 | |
| 47 | 2022 BMW X3 M | $77,095 | $1,191 | 65 | |
| 48 | 2022 Hyundai Kona N | $35,495 | $543 | 65 | |
| 49 | 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic S | $55,265 | $839 | 66 | |
| 50 | 2023 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive | $112,845 | $1,707 | 66 | |
| 51 | 2023 BMW 4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | $50,720 | $776 | 66 | |
| 52 | 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L | $42,198 | $635 | 66 | |
| 53 | 2022 Genesis GV80 2.5T Advanced | $61,845 | $939 | 66 | |
| 54 | 2022 Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC | $47,525 | $716 | 66 | |
| 55 | 2022 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC | $66,375 | $1,008 | 66 | |
| 56 | 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES 1.5T S-AWC | $26,780 | $403 | 66 | |
| 57 | 2022 Porsche Cayenne | $79,910 | $1,220 | 66 | |
| 58 | 2022 Subaru BRZ Premium | $28,990 | $436 | 66 | |
| 59 | 2022 BMW M5 | $110,545 | $1,664 | 66 | |
| 60 | 2022 Ford Ranger Lariat | $35,565 | $539 | 66 | |
| 61 | 2022 Hyundai Elantra N | $33,245 | $499 | 67 | |
| 62 | 2022 Mercedes C-Class C 300 4MATIC | $46,600 | $696 | 67 | |
| 63 | 2022 Mercedes E-Class E 450 4MATIC | $63,800 | $952 | 67 | |
| 64 | 2021 Mercedes E-Class E 450 4MATIC | $63,050 | $941 | 67 | |
| 65 | 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works | $47,475 | $705 | 67 | |
| 66 | 2022 Mini Clubman John Cooper Works | $48,700 | $723 | 67 | |
| 67 | 2022 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works | $45,925 | $684 | 67 | |
| 68 | 2022 BMW X3 xDrive30i | $49,895 | $750 | 67 | |
| 69 | 2022 BMW 4 Series i4 eDrive40 | $59,670 | $892 | 67 | |
| 70 | 2022 Audi A4 45 S line Premium | $43,095 | $656 | 67 | |
| 71 | 2022 Audi Q3 45 S line Premium | $39,895 | $605 | 67 | |
| 72 | 2022 Acura TLX Tech | $43,995 | $652 | 67 | |
| 73 | 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Momentum | $42,595 | $636 | 67 | |
| 74 | 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive | $111,145 | $1,656 | 67 | |
| 75 | 2022 Audi A5 Sportback 45 S line Premium | $47,095 | $713 | 67 | |
| 76 | 2022 Audi Q8 55 Premium | $71,995 | $1,085 | 67 | |
| 77 | 2022 BMW 7 Series 750i xDrive | $105,695 | $1,577 | 67 | |
| 78 | 2022 Hyundai Sonata | $28,445 | $425 | 67 | |
| 79 | 2022 Audi A7 55 Premium | $70,295 | $1,039 | 68 | |
| 80 | 2022 Audi A6 55 Premium | $62,395 | $901 | 68 | |
| 81 | 2022 BMW Z4 M40i | $65,245 | $957 | 68 | |
| 82 | 2022 BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive | $59,445 | $877 | 68 | |
| 83 | 2022 Mercedes GLA AMG 35 | $49,950 | $733 | 68 | |
| 84 | 2022 Mercedes CLA 250 | $41,000 | $602 | 68 | |
| 85 | 2022 Mercedes A-Class A 220 4MATIC | $37,500 | $554 | 68 | |
| 86 | 2022 Mercedes GLB AMG GLB 35 | $51,875 | $764 | 68 | |
| 87 | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2.5 | $27,950 | $413 | 68 | |
| 88 | 2022 Audi Q5 45 S line Premium | $46,995 | $709 | 68 | |
| 89 | 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge Inscription Expression Range | $67,590 | $996 | 68 | |
| 90 | 2022 BMW 2 Series 228i xDrive Gran Coupe | $40,895 | $599 | 68 | |
| 91 | 2022 Nissan Pathfinder S | $38,410 | $569 | 68 | |
| 92 | 2022 Ford Expedition Limited MAX | $70,055 | $1,031 | 68 | |
| 93 | 2022 Ford EcoSport S | $23,335 | $340 | 69 | |
| 94 | 2023 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred Plus | $33,165 | $478 | 69 | |
| 95 | 2022 Nissan TITAN S CC () | $45,840 | $666 | 69 | |
| 96 | 2021 Mercedes GLB AMG GLB 35 | $51,350 | $741 | 69 | |
| 97 | 2021 Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC | $46,885 | $684 | 69 | |
| 98 | 2022 Audi Q7 45 Premium All-Wheel Drive | $58,695 | $868 | 69 | |
| 99 | 2021 Mercedes A-Class A 220 4MATIC | $37,200 | $543 | 69 | |
| 100 | 2022 Acura RDX Tech | $46,645 | $680 | 69 |
3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money
The key to getting the best deal is to gather price or lease bids from as many local dealers as possible. Then shop that best price around until no one can beat it. Here are the steps:Step 1 Get Prices From My Trusted Network
Select the vehicle you're interested in to see if there are local dealers in my network who will provide you with their best upfront price. You will get direct access to an internet sales manager who you can further negotiate with online (no need to visit dealership).Select Vehicle to Get Local Pricing
Step 2 Get Prices From TrueCar / CarsDirect
TrueCar, and CarsDirect are my top 2 online price quote recommendations. These services show you pre-negotiated prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually pretty decent. But remember, you can still negotiate further.Step 3 Complete my Checklist
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
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