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Hello! Here, you will explore the topic of leasing versus financing a car through helpful websites, videos, and images that I will be providing you. Leasing and financing are two different ways to get behind the wheel. Financing lets you own the car over time, and leasing allows you to drive a new car for a set period without owning it. By the end of my padlet, hopefully, you will understand the pros and cons of each option and be more prepared to make a smart, informed decision when it is your time to choose how you want to cruise in your next vehicle.

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Website #1 – Canada Drives: Leasing vs. Buying – What Is Best for You?

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Website #1 – Canada Drives: Leasing vs. Buying – What Is Best for You?

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The Canada Drives article describes the difference between leasing versus buying a car. This website talks about how leasing is very similar to renting a car for a few years. It explains how leasing allows you to make lower monthly payments, but you never actually own the car. On the other hand, financing means you are making payments every month with the goal of eventually owning the car. Once it is paid off in full, it is yours. This article also teaches you about mileage limits when you lease a car and how you can avoid mileage limits if you choose to finance instead.

I chose this website because of its Canadian content, and it is very easy to understand. One thing that I found helpful while reading this article is when they explained leasing versus financing in simple terms, such as “leasing is like renting and financing is like buying.” This explanation really helped me understand the difference much clearer than some of the other websites that I looked at.

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Leasing vs. Buying: What Is Best for You?

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Leasing, like renting a car for a long period of time, means you only pay for the car’s value that you use. Unlike financing or owning a vehicle, you’re only required to pay for the depreciation costs of a leased car. Due to this factor, leasing a vehicle

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Website #2 – Website #2  – Go Auto: Leasing vs. Financing – Which is Better in Canada?

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Website #2 – Website #2  – Go Auto: Leasing vs. Financing – Which is Better in Canada?

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The Go Auto article explains the most important pros and cons of leasing versus financing. This website talks about how, if you want to own your car and keep it for a long time, financing is truly your best option. It teaches you that you can drive it as much as you want without any penalties, and that you can also change and customize the car to your own individual style. This article also explains that when you finance, one downside is that the payments you make monthly are usually higher, and that once your warranty ends, you may have expensive repair costs. This website will also teach you that although leasing could be better, it comes with certain rules, such as limiting how far you can drive and that you have to keep the car in really good shape because you have to give it back.

I chose this website because it was very easy to understand, and I liked how it talked about Canadian people and what’s best for them. One thing I really learned and liked is how it suggests that you really think about your lifestyle and the most important things you need to decide before choosing whether to lease or buy. This website helped me see that there is no right or wrong answer, and that you need to really consider your own situation. Every person could have a different choice that works better for them.

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In short, the cost of buying one car and driving it for ten years is less expensive than leasing or buying four or five different cars over the same period.

If long-term financial cost savings were the most important objective in acquiring a new car, it would always be best to buy the car and drive it for as long as it survives or until the cost of maintenance and repairs begins to exceed the cost of replacing it. However, many automotive consumers have other, more immediate objectives that are more important than long-term cost savings.

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Leasing vs Financing: Which is Better in Canada?

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Car leasing vs financing in Canada doesn't have to be hard. We break down leasing vs financing to reveal what's right for your lifestyle.

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Website #3 – The Great Debate: Should You Lease vs. Finance a Car?

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Website #3 – The Great Debate: Should You Lease vs. Finance a Car?

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This article really breaks down all the main differences between financing and leasing in a way that makes sense. It talks about how leasing is a really good choice if you like driving a new car every few years and how financing is better if you want to fully own your car and not have to worry about damage fees and mileage limits. This article explains the good and the bad for both options and talks about leasing warranties and financing freedoms.

I chose this website not only because it’s made for Canadians, but I found it gave some really practical information and advice. One thing that really stood out to me is how it talked about your long-term goals and that you really need to think of your life and where it’s going in a few years, rather than just what you need right now. I found this to be very helpful, unlike other websites that just list facts. It is important to think outside the box before making these large financing decisions.

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The Lease vs Finance Car Decision: What to Know | BIG Blog

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Is it better to lease or finance a car in Canada? Read our blog to learn the difference between leasing a car vs. buying it. Click here to learn more!

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Website #4 – Buying vs. Leasing vs. Financing My Next Car – TD Insurance

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Website #4 – Buying vs. Leasing vs. Financing My Next Car – TD Insurance

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This TD Insurance article talks about the three most common ways to get a car in Canada. You can either buy it outright with cash, finance with a loan, or lease it through a leasing company. This article explains very important things such as warranties, interest rates, and how financing or leasing can affect your cost of insurance.

I chose this website because it comes from a trusted Canadian bank and insurance company. I liked that it gave useful advice for anyone looking to purchase a car. What I liked best about this website was that it gave me a better idea of all the options. It helped me think about different things that I may not have considered before, such as how leasing and financing can affect how much insurance you pay. After reading this article, I was able to think about how I need to consider more than just the price of the car and the interest rates, but things like insurance and long-term costs.

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Buying vs. Leasing vs. Financing My Next Car

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What are the differences when it comes to buying, leasing, or financing a car? Learn what the pros and cons are of each option and what works best for you.

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Video #1 – Leasing vs. Financing a Car in Ontario: The Ultimate Guide for YOU! (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram)

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Video #1 – Leasing vs. Financing a Car in Ontario: The Ultimate Guide for YOU! (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram)

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This video explains the difference in financing and leasing a car in Ontario. It talks about how, with leasing, you get to make lower monthly payments, but you don't own the car and you have to give it back. It also talks about financing and how your payments may be higher, but in the end, you own the car once it’s paid off. This video also talks about how much money you need to put down for a down payment, it talks about interest rates, and it also explains what happens when the lease ends. It really helps to break down everything you need to know in a user-friendly way.

I picked this video mostly because it talks about Ontario and is made for people in Ontario. One of the things that stood out to me the most was how they talked about how much it will cost you over time instead of just talking about how much your monthly payment will be. This video helped me realize that even though the leasing option looks cheaper, over time, it is actually more expensive the more you keep doing it. This made me think about the overall cost of leasing versus financing.

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Leasing vs. Financing a Car in Ontario: The Ultimate Guide for YOU! (Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram)

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Video #2 – Should You Lease, Finance, or Buy A New Car in Canada?

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Video #2 – Should You Lease, Finance, or Buy A New Car in Canada?

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This video talks about different ways in which you can get a car in Canada. The three main ways it talks about are paying cash for it and buying it in full, financing it, or leasing it. It talks about the good and the bad of each option, and it does it in a way that is easy to understand. This video uses real examples to help you understand what each option will cost you and how you can choose which option is best for your lifestyle.

I chose this video because I liked how it gave all three options, not just financing and leasing. A lot of other videos don't show this. The most useful part of this video is when they break down how much money and value your car can lose over time. It helps me to understand why leasing could be a better option for people who don't want to have a car that depreciates. The person in the video really explained it to me in an easy way that I could relate to and understand, and that's why I liked it so much.

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Should You Lease, Finance, or Buy A New Car in Canada?

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Video #3 – Leasing VS. Financing A Car | Is It Better To Buy Or Lease A New Car?

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Video #3 – Leasing VS. Financing A Car | Is It Better To Buy Or Lease A New Car?

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This video talks about the pros and cons of leasing vs. financing a car. This video also talks about different factors, like how long you plan to keep the car, what kind of repairs you might need over time, and how much you drive around. It helps you think about which option is best for you and the type of lifestyle you live.

I chose this video because I like that it gave a really honest breakdown. I also like that it never really tried to tell you which one was better than the other, or convince you to do one thing over another. It helps you figure out whether leasing or financing works best for you. I found what really stood out to me was how, in this video, they didn't just talk about dollars and cents. They talked about a more emotional side and about people's feelings. Some people feel better owning something and the pride of paying it off, while others just like to lease because they like to have something new every couple of years, and that's more important to them. This video made me think about making a decision that's not just about money, but about my personal thoughts and feelings.

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Leasing VS. Financing A Car | Is It Better To Buy Or Lease A New Car?

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Video #4 – DON'T BUY A CAR WITHOUT KNOWING THIS! Lease vs Finance

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Video #4 – DON'T BUY A CAR WITHOUT KNOWING THIS! Lease vs Finance

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This video talks about everything you really need to know before getting a car, and then compares the differences between leasing and financing in a way that I found to be really easy to understand. Not only does this video talk about the cheaper monthly payments with leasing or that financing means that you own the car in the end, this video also talks about things you need to know and think about, like how far you drive, how much money you can afford to spend, and how long you might choose to keep your car.

I picked this video because I found that it gave some really good, sensible advice and that I wasn't confused after watching it. One thing in this video that I learned that I didn't learn in the other videos is how your credit score can make a huge difference when you're buying a car. I learned that if you have a really good credit score, you can make better deals and get better interest rates. But if your credit score is bad, then you may not be able to finance at all, or if you do, the interest rate could be really high. These were things I never really thought about, and I thought it was incredibly helpful in making a decision as to whether I should lease or buy a car.

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DON'T BUY A CAR WITHOUT KNOWING THIS! Lease vs Finance

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This invoice from Mills Motors shows a 24-month lease for a 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation, including monthly payments and a large buyout cost at the end of the lease term. Mills Motors is a local dealership in Oshawa.

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This invoice from Mills Motors outlines an 84-month financing plan for a 2025 GMC Terrain Elevation, this shows monthly payments with full vehicle ownership at the end of the term. Mills Motors is a local dealership in Oshawa.

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1. What did you learn about your topic that surprised you the most?

One main thing I learned about my topic on leasing versus financing that surprised me the most is the huge buyout at the end of leasing and that you are left with no equity when you hand the car back.

2. Provide a real-life example of how this topic is relevant or interesting for you.

One real-life example of how this topic is relevant or interesting to me is how I just purchased a new car last month. I financed my new vehicle, and I am glad that I didn’t take the leasing option now that I have learned so much about how it is similar to renting.

3. If you could pass on your knowledge to a family member or friend, what do you think is the most important thing to pass on?

If I could pass on my knowledge to a family member or friend, I think the most important thing to pass on would be about the credit score and how you need to keep it good so that you don’t pay higher interest rates and can get a good deal.