Worst Cars to Lease Right Now
March 25, 2021
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 2020 FIAT 124 Spider now stands out as the worst advertised bang for your buck deal in the country this month - $493 per month with zero down on a
vehicle with MSRP of $26,885. That's equivalent to getting only $55 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 RydeShopper 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 | 2020 Fiat 124 Spider | Classica | $26,885 | $493 | 55 |
| 2 | 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | ES | $17,735 | $319 | 56 |
| 3 | 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | ES | $17,435 | $302 | 58 |
| 4 | 2020 Hyundai Veloster N | Standard | $28,595 | $480 | 60 |
| 5 | 2021 Ford Mustang | Fastback | $28,350 | $437 | 65 |
| 6 | 2021 Fiat 500X | Trekking | $27,740 | $420 | 66 |
| 7 | 2021 Nissan Kicks | SV | $23,130 | $345 | 67 |
| 8 | 2020 Toyota 86 | $28,775 | $423 | 68 | |
| 9 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | Standard | $33,255 | $489 | 68 |
| 10 | 2020 Ford Mustang | Fastback | $27,865 | $406 | 69 |
| 11 | 2020 Fiat 500X | Trekking | $27,490 | $391 | 70 |
| 12 | 2021 Mercedes GLS | 450 | $77,050 | $1,100 | 70 |
| 13 | 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Standard | $77,480 | $1,114 | 70 |
| 14 | 2020 Mercedes GLS | 450 | $78,695 | $1,130 | 70 |
| 15 | 2021 Genesis G80 | 2.5T Advanced | $53,325 | $747 | 71 |
| 16 | 2021 Mercedes GLE Coupe | AMG 53 | $77,550 | $1,089 | 71 |
| 17 | 2020 Nissan Kicks | SV | $22,275 | $313 | 71 |
| 18 | 2020 Mercedes GLE | 350 4MATIC | $60,445 | $857 | 71 |
| 19 | 2021 Genesis GV80 | 2.5T Advanced | $53,825 | $759 | 71 |
| 20 | 2021 Ford Bronco | Base | $29,995 | $419 | 72 |
| 21 | 2021 Mercedes CLS | 450 | $73,650 | $1,026 | 72 |
| 22 | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | Reserve | $58,035 | $797 | 73 |
| 23 | 2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSI | $23,995 | $329 | 73 |
| 24 | 2020 Lincoln Navigator | Reserve | $83,020 | $1,140 | 73 |
| 25 | 2020 Mercedes CLS | 450 | $73,245 | $987 | 74 |
| 26 | 2021 Maserati Quattroporte | S | $106,385 | $1,440 | 74 |
| 27 | 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2.0 | $19,905 | $266 | 75 |
| 28 | 2020 Porsche Panamera | $103,890 | $1,378 | 75 | |
| 29 | 2021 Volvo V90 | T5 R-Design | $53,590 | $718 | 75 |
| 30 | 2020 Infiniti QX80 | Luxe | $68,145 | $904 | 75 |
| 31 | 2021 Audi Q8 | 55 Premium | $70,545 | $945 | 75 |
| 32 | 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | HSE Silver | $78,500 | $1,041 | 75 |
| 33 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | Premium Luxury | $88,165 | $1,164 | 76 |
| 34 | 2020 Hyundai Accent | $17,370 | $230 | 76 | |
| 35 | 2021 BMW X7 | M50i | $108,595 | $1,438 | 76 |
| 36 | 2021 Ford Ranger | XLT | $30,065 | $396 | 76 |
| 37 | 2021 Hyundai Accent | $17,500 | $230 | 76 | |
| 38 | 2021 Mercedes AMG GT | 43 4-door | $90,950 | $1,199 | 76 |
| 39 | 2020 Ford F-150 | King Ranch | $54,685 | $720 | 76 |
| 40 | 2021 Kia Rio | S | $17,655 | $232 | 76 |
| 41 | 2021 BMW X6 | sDrive40i | $69,345 | $916 | 76 |
| 42 | 2020 Maserati Quattroporte | S | $104,185 | $1,372 | 76 |
| 43 | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | ES 2.0 | $23,935 | $309 | 77 |
| 44 | 2021 Mercedes A-Class | A 220 | $35,250 | $461 | 77 |
| 45 | 2021 Lincoln Corsair | Standard | $37,100 | $479 | 77 |
| 46 | 2021 Audi A5 | 45 Premium | $53,245 | $693 | 77 |
| 47 | 2021 BMW X5 | sDrive40i | $61,995 | $808 | 77 |
| 48 | 2021 Subaru WRX | WRX | $28,420 | $371 | 77 |
| 49 | 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster | $70,770 | $917 | 77 | |
| 50 | 2021 Mercedes GLC | 300 4MATIC | $46,885 | $610 | 77 |
| 51 | 2021 Ford EcoSport | SE | $24,695 | $319 | 77 |
| 52 | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring | $69,895 | $906 | 77 |
| 53 | 2020 Lincoln Corsair | Standard | $36,940 | $476 | 78 |
| 54 | 2021 Maserati Ghibli | S Q4 | $83,385 | $1,075 | 78 |
| 55 | 2021 Mercedes GLB | GLB 250 | $40,850 | $524 | 78 |
| 56 | 2020 Mercedes SLC | 300 | $53,245 | $681 | 78 |
| 57 | 2020 Kia Rio | S | $17,455 | $223 | 78 |
| 58 | 2021 Porsche Macan | $59,750 | $761 | 78 | |
| 59 | 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | Standard | $42,935 | $553 | 78 |
| 60 | 2021 Audi A7 | 55 Premium | $70,245 | $897 | 78 |
| 61 | 2021 Infiniti QX80 | Luxe | $73,545 | $948 | 78 |
| 62 | 2021 Genesis G90 | 3.3T Premium | $73,975 | $949 | 78 |
| 63 | 2020 Hyundai Palisade | $33,115 | $427 | 78 | |
| 64 | 2020 Kia K900 | $60,935 | $770 | 79 | |
| 65 | 2021 Mercedes E-Class | E 350 4MATIC | $57,800 | $731 | 79 |
| 66 | 2021 Ford Edge | ST | $44,345 | $562 | 79 |
| 67 | 2020 Mercedes A-Class | A 220 4MATIC | $36,375 | $463 | 79 |
| 68 | 2020 Ford Escape | Titanium | $37,680 | $476 | 79 |
| 69 | 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata | RF Club | $34,040 | $429 | 79 |
| 70 | 2020 Mercedes GLB | GLB 250 4MATIC | $41,795 | $532 | 79 |
| 71 | 2020 Ford Ranger | XL | $25,605 | $323 | 79 |
| 72 | 2021 BMW X2 | sDrive28i | $38,745 | $489 | 79 |
| 73 | 2021 Mercedes GLA | 250 4MATIC | $41,030 | $520 | 79 |
| 74 | 2020 Lincoln Nautilus | Standard | $42,035 | $531 | 79 |
| 75 | 2021 Porsche Cayenne | $77,550 | $984 | 79 |
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and Ryde Shopper 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
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