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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 2026 Audi A8 now stands out as the worst advertised bang for your buck deal in the country this month - $1,678 per month with zero down on a vehicle with MSRP of $95,100. 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 2026 Audi A8 55 $95,100 $1,678 57
2 2025 Lexus RC 300 $50,305 $867 58
3 2026 BMW X6 M Competition $138,875 $2,335 59
4 2025 Land Rover Range Rover P400 SE SWB $120,050 $2,027 59
5 2026 BMW X5 M Competition $135,675 $2,281 59
6 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES S-AWC $29,700 $500 59
7 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE $37,420 $637 59
8 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S $52,450 $893 59
9 2026 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S $25,785 $433 60
10 2026 Lincoln Aviator Premiere $58,605 $971 60
11 2026 Volvo V90 B6 Cross Country Ultra $68,095 $1,123 61
12 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe LT $68,070 $1,110 61
13 2026 Nissan Armada SV Intelligent $64,595 $1,056 61
14 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Select $35,385 $580 61
15 2025 BMW X4 M $83,675 $1,355 62
16 2025 Ford Expedition Platinum $77,445 $1,251 62
17 2025 GMC Yukon XL Elevation $76,270 $1,227 62
18 2025 Mercedes E-Class AMG E 53 $89,150 $1,442 62
19 2025 Nissan Armada SV $63,260 $1,022 62
20 2025 Lincoln Navigator Reserve with Jet Appearance -L $109,080 $1,753 62
21 2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S $25,385 $413 62
22 2026 Lincoln Nautilus Premiere $55,990 $901 62
23 2026 Mercedes E-Class AMG E 53 $90,850 $1,450 63
24 2026 BMW M3 $81,325 $1,299 63
25 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn $33,745 $537 63
26 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring $39,085 $626 63
27 2025 Lexus LC 500 $111,859 $1,771 63
28 2026 BMW M4 $84,725 $1,352 63
29 2025 GMC Yukon Elevation $73,270 $1,149 64
30 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 2.5 $31,815 $499 64
31 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite $40,430 $617 65
32 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S $53,400 $821 65
33 2025 Mercedes AMG GT 43 4-door $102,350 $1,571 65
34 2025 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury $42,865 $664 65
35 2026 Jaguar F-Pace P250 R-Dynamic S $65,150 $1,010 65
36 2025 Hyundai Venue SEL $23,650 $355 66
37 2026 BMW X2 M35i $57,925 $872 66
38 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T $94,195 $1,438 66
39 2025 Hyundai Elantra N N $37,045 $561 66
40 2026 Mercedes GLE Coupe 450 4MATIC $78,500 $1,174 67
41 2026 BMW Z4 M40i $73,425 $1,099 67
42 2026 Hyundai Venue SEL $24,425 $367 67
43 2025 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive $57,525 $851 68
44 2025 Maserati GRECALE $79,895 $1,167 68
45 2025 Mercedes GLE Coupe 450 4MATIC $77,550 $1,144 68
46 2026 BMW X6 M60i $100,625 $1,474 68
47 2026 Nissan Kicks $27,775 $395 68
48 2025 Genesis G90 3.5T E-SC Mhev $101,495 $1,497 68
49 2026 GMC Acadia Elevation $46,470 $674 69
50 2026 Mercedes S-Class S 580e 4MATIC $131,650 $1,909 69
51 2025 Porsche Panamera $120,115 $1,750 69
52 2025 Porsche Macan $75,975 $1,096 69
53 2026 Kia K5 LXS $27,390 $396 69
54 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Select $35,685 $523 69
55 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line $31,855 $468 69
56 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT $30,240 $421 69
57 2026 Audi A3 40 Premium $40,100 $577 69
58 2026 Kia Seltos LX $23,690 $342 69
59 2025 Mercedes G-Class G 580 with EQ Technology $162,650 $2,344 69
60 2025 Porsche Cayenne $98,865 $1,403 70
61 2026 Cadillac CT5 excluding V Premium Luxury $50,970 $729 70
62 2025 GMC Acadia Elevation $47,370 $675 70
63 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 P300 S $78,600 $1,120 70
64 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S $27,470 $390 70
65 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE $25,775 $367 70
66 2025 Kia K4 EX $23,990 $342 70
67 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T $83,345 $1,167 71
68 2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SE Tech ® $44,620 $627 71
69 2025 Nissan Sentra SV $24,060 $339 71
70 2026 Audi Q8 55 Premium Plus $80,800 $1,143 71
71 2025 Acura ADX $36,350 $514 71
72 2026 Kia Carnival MPV LXS $40,990 $571 71
73 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT $67,770 $963 71
74 2026 BMW 4 Series M440i xDrive Gran Coupe $70,625 $998 71
75 2026 Buick Enclave Preferred $48,970 $686 71
76 2025 Mercedes S-Class S 500 4MATIC $118,900 $1,671 71
77 2025 Audi A8 55 $93,295 $1,323 71
78 2025 Subaru Legacy Premium $30,280 $428 71
79 2026 Volkswagen Atlas SE Tech $43,730 $607 72
80 2026 Kia Sorento S $35,090 $486 72
81 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve $68,215 $954 72
82 2026 Mercedes CLE CLE 300 4MATIC $60,800 $846 72
83 2026 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC $73,500 $1,016 72
84 2026 Audi Q7 55 Premium Plus $73,200 $1,012 72
85 2026 BMW X5 M60i $96,325 $1,344 72
86 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country B5 Plus $53,495 $737 72
87 2025 Audi Q8 55 Premium Plus $81,690 $1,121 72
88 2025 Hyundai Elantra SEL Sport $24,445 $338 72
89 2025 Nissan Altima SR $32,220 $446 72
90 2026 Cadillac CT4 excluding V Luxury $37,970 $528 72
91 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE $32,495 $448 72
92 2025 Mercedes CLE CLE 300 4MATIC $59,150 $823 72
93 2026 Kia Carnival MPV LXS $38,990 $542 72
94 2026 Mercedes E-Class E 350 4MATIC $67,650 $922 73
95 2025 BMW X4 M40i $69,525 $958 73
96 2025 Cadillac CT5 excluding V Premium $49,965 $689 73
97 2025 Toyota Crown Signia XLE $46,409 $631 73
98 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P360 SE $92,650 $1,270 73
99 2026 Mercedes GLC Coupe 300 4MATIC $60,900 $837 73
100 2025 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC $72,500 $995 73





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Gregg Fidan 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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