Auto Lease Calculator

Compute your monthly lease payment using the money-factor method — depreciation + rent charge + tax.

How it works

Monthly = (cap cost − residual) ÷ term + (cap cost + residual) × money factor. The first term is depreciation; the second is interest ('rent charge').

Frequently asked questions

What is the money factor?

It's how leases express interest. Multiply by 2400 to get the APR equivalent. MF = 0.0025 ≈ 6% APR.

What is residual?

The vehicle's projected value at lease end. Higher residual = lower depreciation portion = lower monthly payment.

Do I pay tax on the whole car?

Most US states tax each monthly payment (not the whole price) on a lease. Some tax the cap cost up front.

Is a bigger down payment good?

Not really — if the car is totaled, insurance pays residual to the lessor and you lose your down payment. Keep it small.

What's an acquisition fee?

A bank fee (typically $500–$1,000) charged at lease start. It's baked into total lease cost above.

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