Why Lease

Straight talk about leasing and buying.

Short, plain-English guides to help you make a good decision. No jargon. No pressure.

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Leasing vs. buying

Why we think leasing makes more sense for most drivers.

Buying a car with a traditional 72 to 84 month loan feels like the safe move. For a lot of drivers, it's actually the opposite. Here's why.

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The long-loan trap

Cars lose value fastest in the first few years. On a 7-year loan, your balance stays high while the car's value drops. That's negative equity. It keeps you stuck.

The dream of a 7-year loan is that you own the car at the end. The reality is a 7-year-old car that needs the repairs your loan payments kept you from saving for.

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The Xfi-cap approach

We offer flexible lease plans with affordable payments and clear terms. Trade options start at 18 months. The purchase option is set in your contract on day one.

We get the car back at the end of the lease, so we have a real reason to help you keep it running right. Oil changes on us every six months. Protection comes standard.

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Fits the way you live

A car that works for where you are now.

Life rarely looks the same for seven years. Jobs change. Families grow. The commute gets longer or shorter. A shorter lease cycle lets the car change with you, without the penalty a long loan tacks on.

Take care of the car, come back at 18 months, and move into the next one. Trade up, not stuck.

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Benefits of leasing

What you actually get with an Xfi-cap lease.

Payments built around 20 percent of your income

Your payment is structured to stay within 20 percent of your monthly net income. That's the ceiling we underwrite to. No stretch, no strain.

Out-the-door down payments

Tax and DMV fees are already in the down payment. The number you see is the full number to drive off the lot.

Own it at the end

Every lease includes a purchase option. The price is set in your contract on day one. No renegotiation, no moving targets.

Mileage up to 54,000 a year

Three tiers. Drive for commutes, Drive+ for mixed use, DriveMax for rideshare and delivery. Pick the one that fits.

Trade options at 18 months

If your needs change, you can start trade conversations every 18th months. No need to wait until the lease ends.

Waivers, warranty, and oil changes included

GAP waiver, redemption waiver, and limited powertrain warranty come with every lease. Oil changes every six months, on us. See what the warranty covers >

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Plain-English glossary

The terms, without the jargon.

Negative equity

When you owe more on your car than the car is worth. Common on long loans because car values drop faster than your balance. Xfi-cap's lease cycle is designed to help you avoid this.

GAP waiver

If your car is totaled or stolen, a GAP waiver covers the difference between what your insurance pays and what you still owe. Included in every Xfi-cap lease.

Redemption waiver

Additional lease-end protection that sits alongside your GAP waiver. Included in every Xfi-cap lease. Your dealer walks through the specifics at signing.

Out-the-door price

The full amount you need to drive off the lot, including tax and DMV fees. No add-on surprises at the counter.

Purchase option

The price at which you can buy your leased vehicle at the end of the lease. Set in your contract on day one.

Limited powertrain warranty

Coverage for the engine and transmission, the parts that would be most expensive to fix. 12-month / 12,000-mile coverage on Drive and Drive+ plans. 3-month / 3,000-mile on DriveMax.

Early termination

Ending your lease before the full term ends. Xfi-cap contracts allow for this with a fee, so you are not stuck if life changes.

Lease cycle

The length of your lease. Xfi-cap standard lease plans are 143-208 weeks, much shorter than a traditional 72 or 84 month auto loan.

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