There are financial advantages to leasing when the dealership or the financing firm offers proper incentives.
Case in point, my gf had intended to buy a 2018 Lexus, hoping to get a deal before the end of year. (the 19s are already on the lots)
Lexus offered a $4500 discount on leases for the 2018 model she wanted. The incentive was not available on 2019s. She signed up for the lease, then bought herself out of the lease 30 days later. Paid the residual on the car, and was done.
She came out $4500 ahead of what she would have paid to buy the car outright.
On my 4th lease, never had a problem turning in the car. Minor scratches were no problem, little dings no problem, extra mileage, N/A, car turned in with less than 36K. As a senior driver, its worth the $144 - 179 a month with no head ache repair bills. One car was totaled out, and they accepted the Ins Co offer. Nissan Corp. (1 Versa, 2 Altimas)Retired seniors don’t put too many miles on the car, and you get a new one every 3 years. less headaches. Keep the scheduled maintenance and all is fine. (3-4 oil changes, new wiper blades, and add your own seat covers as insurance.) The cleaner it looks, the quicker the turn in. If you use it for business or a carrier for construction goods, beware!