There's more than one way to acquire a car for your daily needs. While buying one outright is the most common method, you can also lease a car. Leasing is like renting a car, but with added benefits.

Leasing a car typically offers lower upfront costs and monthly payments, but you don’t build equity. Buying a car can be more expensive initially, but you own the vehicle at the end of your term.

Higher prices and loan rates are creating a growing affordability gap for new-car shoppers, causing many to consider “newish” certified pre-owned vehicles to get a lower payment without breaking the ...

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