Loans vs. Leasing
You could also end up with a great vehicle by leasing one from Toyota of Somerset. When you lease from us, you basically rent the vehicle for a specific time period, such as three to four years. Your monthly rent payment typically equals what a monthly car payment does.
While you don't save money on the monthly payments, you don't have to make a down payment, and you return the vehicle for a new one of your choice if you decide to continue your lease.
Your lease comes with mileage limitations though similar to renting a vehicle short-term. You may also have other usage restrictions, such as no international driving. You also cannot modify the vehicle in any way.
Conversely, when you purchase a vehicle, you make a payment each month and when you pay it off, you own the car. While you make payments, you can drive it as often as you like and modify the vehicle any way you like.
When you lease, your vehicle has no value toward your next vehicle when the lease ends. When you purchase the vehicle though, you can either trade it in for cash toward your next purchase or resell the vehicle.
When you lease, you won't have financial assistance. You'll need to come up with the monthly payment each month and won't enjoy any missed payment forgiveness.
When you purchase a vehicle, you can take out a loan to cover the entire purchase. Depending on how long the loan terms stretch, you could enjoy up to 82 months to pay it off though most auto loans only last for 72 months. If you want a shorter loan term, you can make a larger down payment or trade-in your existing vehicle.