Car Lease Calculator

Calculate monthly lease payments, total costs, and analyze the details of your vehicle lease agreement.

Enter the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price.
Enter the negotiated/selling price of the vehicle.
Enter the residual value (if known), or leave zero and enter percentage below.
Enter the residual percentage of MSRP (typically 45-60% for a 3-year lease).
Select the length of your lease term.
Money factor (e.g., 0.0023). Divide APR by 2400 to convert rate to money factor.
Enter any down payment or cap cost reduction.
Typically $595-895 depending on the leasing company.
Fee charged when returning the lease, typically $350-500.
Documentation and processing fees.
Enter your local sales tax rate.
The allowed annual mileage (typically 10,000-15,000).

Car Leasing Tips

  • Money Factor is a way of expressing the interest rate on a lease. To convert to APR, multiply by 2400.
  • Residual value is typically higher for luxury vehicles and lower for economy cars.
  • Most leases include a mileage allowance. Going over this limit will incur excess mileage fees (typically $0.15-0.30 per mile).
  • You can typically negotiate the selling price of the vehicle, but not the residual value or money factor.
  • Consider "lease swaps" or takeover options if you need to exit a lease early.
  • Watch out for hidden fees at the end of the lease, such as wear and tear charges.