The Smart Calc

Car Lease Calculator

Calculate monthly car lease payments from cap cost, residual value, money factor, and tax.

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Total Monthly Lease Payment

$549.56

Base Monthly Payment

$513.61

Total Out-of-Pocket Lease Cost

$22,784.30

How Car Lease Payments Are Computed

How It Works

Lease payment consists of monthly depreciation charge [(Adjusted Cap Cost - Residual) / Term] plus monthly finance charge [(Adjusted Cap Cost + Residual) * Money Factor] plus tax.

How to Use

1. Enter vehicle price, down payment, trade-in, and residual value. 2. Input money factor, term in months, and sales tax rate. 3. View total monthly lease payment.

Understanding the Results

Depreciation Charge covers value loss during lease. Finance Charge represents interest paid to the leasing company.

Lease FAQ

FAQ

How do I convert interest rate to money factor?

Divide annual interest rate by 2400 to convert to money factor (e.g., 6% / 2400 = 0.0025).

Is putting money down on a lease recommended?

Minimizing down payment on a lease is often recommended because capitalized cost reductions are not recoverable if vehicle is totaled early.