The savings I was referring to is the difference in monthly cost between the lease and low financing. With attractive incentive financing the lease almost doesn’t make sense for this vehicle.
The reason people lease is so they aren’t responsible for maintenance. I don’t think anyone who is leasing cares if financing is lower, the upkeep outweighs the lower price
I’m sure there are more factors other than maintenance as to why people lease. Still, the Pilot doesn’t lease well. You don’t have to take my word for it. Look around the forums. You can get a lot more vehicle than what the Pilot is being shown for here.
Not sure what you mean by this? A leasee is responsible for the vehicle’s maintenance during the lease period.
Probably referring to wear items like brakes, water pumps, electrical gremlins, things that break out of warranty. Long term stuff if you “own” it, aka finance.
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I mean after the manufactures warranty ends
I’m currently leasing one. The interior in my opinion, is far superior to any sub in a $400 price range
I like the 2018 Pilot EX-L AWD w/ Sensing too but not at 400+ per mo on a lease. The 2019s might have some better deals once all the 2018s are gone… We just drove a Highlander XLE AWD yesterday and we’re seriously considering it over the Pilot.
Honda OEM extended warranties are very inexpensive
I realize that. I’m saying people who lease don’t want the issues that come with a car with over 40k miles on it.
Really, I feel the interior of Toyota’s just feel cheap compared to Honda
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I agree there are some differences however for something I’m going to turn back in, that might now matter as much to me. At the moment I’m deciding if the Highlander has enough space for me. Its a little tighter than I expected but the price might negate that.
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Did you try to get a deal on a 2018 Pilot? Should be able to get a EXL for low 400s
I would not spend $426 for a Pilot when I can finance one for around $590 a month after I pay tax and tags. The 165 difference isn’t enough for me to go the leasing route on this vehicle.
You can get a EXL for close to $400 flat. That’s a $200 difference a month between leasing and financing. That’s $7k more over 3 years. That’s not even remotely close to saying I’d rather buy the car than lease it.
I showed in another thread owning a low mileage Highlander for 6 years, the depreciation + interest + tax came out to sub 240 per month.
Add an extended warranty if you want the piece of mind and a few extra oil changes …~$20 per month
Should be similar for Pilot which holds its value just as well.
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Max._g,
Where is that thread?
Thanks,
Ira
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Updated original post!
Do the Pilots have any incentives? I can’t find any 