- 1). Go to manufacturer websites such as Chevy, Ford, Acura or another make of your choosing to determine leasing specials. Once you are on the webpage, look for an option that offers incentives or shopping tools.
- 2). Pick the vehicle that you want to lease. You should be directed to the breakdown of the leasing payment for the car you have chosen. Write down or print any vehicle payments that you are interested in. Be careful to note the money down required, which is usually several thousand dollars and excludes taxes, tags and fees.
- 3). Compare your monthly payment and money down. Keep in mind that for every $1,000 you put down towards a lease is equal to about $30 in monthly payment. Use this figure to compare leasing if you are considering more or less money down towards a lease you see advertised.
- 4). Make sure the lease is on the vehicle you want. Most leases are advertised for a lower-level, base model. If you want a different level or more options, price your vehicle accordingly on the manufacturer's webpage and consider your $30-a-month difference for every $1,000 you lease.
- 5). Call the new car dealers you have determined to have a vehicle you want to lease. Ask the dealer representative if the dealership has any more incentives or a better price to offer than what you saw on the manufacturer's website--sometimes dealers discount vehicles and offer cheaper leasing opportunities.
- 6). Ask the dealer to provide you with lease payments if you want a different level or model than the one you saw advertised. You can also change the yearly mileage or overall term. Money down is also a factor, so be sure to get the accurate payment from the dealer before proceeding with any comparisons.
- 7). Compare all of your leasing information and proceed to go into dealerships to test drive. Do not shop on payment alone--you may not like the vehicle with the cheapest payment.
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