Car Lease Calculator

Compute a car lease payment the way dealers do — depreciation plus finance charge from the money factor — so you can check the quote before signing.
Monthly lease payment
Depreciation part
Finance part
Equivalent APR

Excludes sales tax and fees, which vary by state; some states tax the payment, others the full price.

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How it works

Payment = (cap cost − residual)/term + (cap cost + residual) × money factor

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a lease payment calculated?
Two parts: depreciation, (capitalized cost − residual value) ÷ months; and the finance charge, (cap cost + residual) × money factor. A $35,000 car with a $21,000 residual over 36 months at 0.0025 money factor runs about $529/month before tax.
What is a money factor?
The lease world's interest rate: multiply by 2,400 to get the approximate APR (0.0025 ≈ 6%). Dealers rarely volunteer it — always ask.
What is residual value?
The car's predicted worth at lease end, set by the leasing company as a percentage of MSRP. Higher residuals mean less depreciation to pay and lower payments — a key reason some brands lease cheaply.