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leasing

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Buyer guide · May 20, 2026

Insurance Cost: Buying vs Leasing the Same Car

Leased cars require GAP coverage and higher liability limits than the lender's minimum. The total insurance premium is typically 10 to 20 percent higher than the same car bought outright.

Glossary · May 18, 2026

Money factor, explained

Money factor is the lease equivalent of an interest rate, expressed as a tiny decimal that looks confusing but isn't.

Glossary · May 18, 2026

Residual value, explained

Residual value is what the leasing company predicts your car will be worth when your lease ends.