The best leasing offers for new cars at the lowest prices
There's no shame in
driving an entry-level car in the most basic trim. While there will be people
who swear that anything below a certain price is awful and not worth talking
about, that attitude ignores the truth: Today's bargain-level subcompacts and crossovers
are higher quality and better equipped than ever before. To that end, we've
selected lease specials on 12 vehicles with starting prices of $25,000 or less,
including delivery fees. We've tested them all, and while we won't pretend they
all deserve our highest honors and recommendation, they do the basics and are
easy on your budget.
Read our leasing
guide
Be sure to read our leasing guide first . We've covered everything that could be missed
on the showroom floor: promotional fees, financial factors, residual values,
legal implications, and all the other fine print that could cost you thousands
more than you'd expect. When comparing similar cars, keep in mind that a lower
monthly price often requires more money up front. As with any national leasing
special, enter your zip code on a car manufacturer's website to see if these
deals apply to your area. Prices do not include taxes or fees and may be higher
or lower depending on your location. Research is always your friend.
Nissan
Nissan Kicks (model year 2025)
$249 per month/$3519
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
The Kicks is brand new
for 2025, having launched in 2018 as the successor to the Juke. We just
drove it and it's
much improved. Nissan has given it some edgy styling, added all-wheel drive,
upgraded the interior's sore spot and given the engine (a little) more oomph.
This lease deal in the New York area for the S AWD trim seems to be the
cheapest in the country, although the plastic hubcaps ruin the style.
Marc Urbano|Car and
Driver
Chevrolet Trax (model year 2024)
$249 per month/$3269
at signing,
24 months/20,000 miles
American automakers
have a terrible track record in this segment, so we understand if you're having
a hard time accepting our recommendation for the Chevy Trax. Still, the Trax
landed on our list of the 10 best
trucks and SUVs (technically,
it's a crossover), and that's why we're
putting 40,000
miles on a 2024 Trax -- even though it's the mid-level Activ trim. Our outlook
is hopeful, and even the base LT model offers a lot for just over $20,000. In
comparison, the Hyundai Venue and Kia Soul seem a bit overpriced.
Michael Simari|Car and
Driver
Buick Envista (model year 2024)
$199 per month/$4,356
at signing,
24 months/20,000 miles
Buick packs all the
Trax's advantages into a sportier and slightly more premium package. The
Envista is essentially a budget BMW X2 - a crossover coupe, but costs $60 less
than the Trax for the same lease term. The lack of all-wheel drive and slow
acceleration are big drawbacks, but at this price for the base Preferred trim,
you don't need those to stop you from considering this Buick.
Nissan
$279 per month/$2549
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
Nissan prices its cars
aggressively, and it helps that the latest models look snazzy and are
well-made. The Sentra gets new grille and bumper designs, updated wheels and an
upgraded CVT for 2024. The fancy SR with the contrasting black roof and 18-inch
wheels costs $329 a month if the base S model isn't stylish enough for you on
this lease.
Andi Hedrick|Car and
Driver
$189 per month/$3,499
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
The Jetta represents
solid, economical transportation, but with a dash of spice. Volkswagen has
always strived to provide good steering feel and handling in all of its cars,
and that's true even for the base Jetta S. For 2024, the Jetta gets standard
driver assistance systems, a synthetic leather wrap for the steering wheel, a
real leather shift knob, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing
wipers. A six-speed manual transmission is also standard. That's something you
won't find in any other car on this list - and it's going away with the 2025
model.
Hyundai
$159 per month/$3,999
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
It took the Elantra
six generations to impress us, but here we are. While the meager acceleration
of this SEL trim won't wow anyone, the build quality and standard features are
quite solid. The available powertrains -- a four-cylinder, a hybrid, and two turbo
four-cylinders -- offer plenty of flexibility for your budget. This lease deal
includes the larger 10.3-inch touchscreen and digital instrument panel, 16-inch
alloy wheels, and hands-free trunk release. Despite a $500 higher final lease
payment than the other non-hybrid trims, it's less expensive over three years
than the base SE model ($179 per month). The Limited ($249) and N Line ($279)
models are available with the same lease terms as the SE model.
Hyundai
$229 per month/$3,499
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
Hyundai's smallest of
the five gasoline-powered crossovers is also the least expensive vehicle: The
SE costs just over $20,000 on this lease. You'll have to make do with key
ignition, a basic six-speaker stereo, and front-wheel drive. In return, Hyundai
delivers a roomy subcompact crossover that's the perfect size for city drivers.
It's also considerate of Hyundai to offer bright, vibrant colors (like Green
Apple and Intense Blue) at no extra cost.
Subaru
$249 per month/$2549
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
The Impreza is the
most affordable new vehicle with standard all-wheel drive. It enters its sixth
generation in 2024, although what Subaru defines as "new" is actually
more "evolutionary." So the Impreza offers few bells and whistles and
an interior that could have come from a much older car. And the engine is loud
and underpowered. But with those low acquisition fees and monthly payments, you
could easily become a loyal Subaru customer.
Toyota
$229 per month/$3,999
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
There is a Corolla of our dreams , but this base LE is not it. Instead of the
rough and tumble rally experience of the GR, the LE is a predictable and quiet
commuter car, just as the Corolla has been for six decades. For more money, you
get the all-wheel-drive hybrid, which approaches the efficiency of the Prius
for less money and with more rear-seat headroom. The front-wheel-drive LE
Hybrid costs $289 a month, while a 2025 Corolla hatchback costs $249.
Kia
$249 per month/$3499
at signing,
24 months/20,000 miles
inherited the coolness
of the Scion xB , and it's still going strong after 15 years. Although the 2023
refresh drops the 201-hp turbo engine and rugged X-Line trim, the subcompact
Soul retains just enough oomph to feel alive. As always, standard features are
generously sized even on this base LX, and the cube-shaped cabin is plenty
spacious—there's 62 cubic feet of cargo space, as much or more than many
compact luxury SUVs. Kia is also the most flexible automaker when it comes to
leasing terms. We appreciate the choice between a two- or three-year lease for
the exact same price. A 2024 model maintains those terms and costs $20 less per
month.
Kia
$189 per month/$3,499
at signing,
24 months/20,000 miles
The first Forte sedan
and coupe weren't as big a hit as the Soul. The latest Forte didn't impress us
either, so it comes in last among compact sedans. But we're picky. What the
Forte lacks in driver involvement, it makes up for in value. The LXS in this lease
comes with lane-keeping assist and alloy wheels, and gets an estimated 41 mpg
on the highway.
Michael Simari|Car and
Driver
$299 per month/$3299
at signing,
36 months/30,000 miles
The Trailblazer used
to be bigger than the Trax, but the latest Trax is now bigger than the
Trailblazer. The real difference? The Trailblazer has all-wheel drive options
and a more powerful turbo three-cylinder with a nine-speed transmission, even
if that extra power doesn't
equate to a noticeable increase in performance . The base 137-horsepower engine is what you
get in this LT AWD. If you're currently leasing a 2019 or newer vehicle, GM is
dropping the lease fee to $1799.
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