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Worst Cars to Lease Right Now
April 3, 2025
On this web site, I usually highlight the best deals available, but it's also important to know which models to avoid. That's why this week I compiled advertised lease deals
from around the country to find out which vehicles and locations offer the worst "bang for your buck" lease deals.
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI now stands out as the worst advertised bang for your buck deal in the country this month - $691 per month with zero down on a vehicle with
MSRP of $36,915. That's equivalent to getting only $53 worth of MSRP for each dollar you pay per month. The best lease deals will give you more than twice the bang for the buck.
Each lease deal below is calculated with zero down payment, 36 month 12K annual miles (10K for luxury vehicles) so you can compare apples to apples. Note that payments don't include tax, title, and other fees and the deals may
only be available in that particular region.
If you want good lease deals, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly get an idea of what you should be paying.
Worst Bang for Buck Lease Deals ($0 Down)
| Rank | Vehicle | MSRP | Monthly Payment $0 Down | Bang for Buck | Local Deals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE | $36,915 | $691 | 53 | |
| 2 | 2025 Ford Mustang Premium Fastback | $39,140 | $677 | 58 | |
| 3 | 2025 BMW X5 M Competition | $131,475 | $2,218 | 59 | |
| 4 | 2025 BMW X6 M Competition | $136,375 | $2,301 | 59 | |
| 5 | 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport P250 S | $52,693 | $875 | 60 | |
| 6 | 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line | $33,985 | $565 | 60 | |
| 7 | 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe LT | $67,570 | $1,103 | 61 | |
| 8 | 2025 Kia Soul LX | $20,490 | $338 | 61 | |
| 9 | 2025 BMW M4 | $82,725 | $1,347 | 61 | |
| 10 | 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Select | $34,325 | $549 | 62 | |
| 11 | 2024 Ford Mustang Premium Fastback | $39,040 | $633 | 62 | |
| 12 | 2025 Mercedes GLC Coupe 300 4MATIC | $60,451 | $961 | 63 | |
| 13 | 2025 BMW X4 M | $83,675 | $1,334 | 63 | |
| 14 | 2024 Maserati Quattroporte Modena Ultima Q4 | $140,995 | $2,227 | 63 | |
| 15 | 2024 Mercedes GLC Coupe AMG 43 | $71,751 | $1,148 | 63 | |
| 16 | 2025 Volvo V90 Cross Country B6 Cross Country Plus | $60,995 | $962 | 63 | |
| 17 | 2025 BMW M3 | $79,925 | $1,258 | 64 | |
| 18 | 2025 BMW Z4 M40i | $69,775 | $1,089 | 64 | |
| 19 | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT | $30,170 | $471 | 64 | |
| 20 | 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe LT | $67,570 | $1,053 | 64 | |
| 21 | 2024 Chevrolet Suburban LT | $70,570 | $1,103 | 64 | |
| 22 | 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P360 SE | $93,278 | $1,464 | 64 | |
| 23 | 2024 Ford Expedition Timberline | $73,800 | $1,145 | 64 | |
| 24 | 2025 BMW M2 | $67,225 | $1,043 | 64 | |
| 25 | 2025 BMW X2 M35i | $57,025 | $889 | 64 | |
| 26 | 2025 BMW X6 M60i | $98,175 | $1,502 | 65 | |
| 27 | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend | $31,590 | $488 | 65 | |
| 28 | 2024 Nissan Titan SV | $52,380 | $804 | 65 | |
| 29 | 2024 Ford Escape ST-Line | $34,985 | $542 | 65 | |
| 30 | 2025 Lincoln Nautilus Premiere | $53,485 | $809 | 66 | |
| 31 | 2025 Genesis G90 3.5T | $91,050 | $1,389 | 66 | |
| 32 | 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring | $38,735 | $589 | 66 | |
| 33 | 2025 BMW 2 Series M235 xDrive Gran Coupe | $52,925 | $807 | 66 | |
| 34 | 2025 Kia Sportage LX | $28,790 | $436 | 66 | |
| 35 | 2025 Hyundai Venue SEL | $23,650 | $355 | 66 | |
| 36 | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn | $32,715 | $492 | 66 | |
| 37 | 2025 Jaguar F-Pace P250 R-Dynamic S | $64,550 | $981 | 66 | |
| 38 | 2025 Land Rover Discovery P300 S | $65,525 | $1,000 | 66 | |
| 39 | 2024 Mercedes GLE Coupe AMG 53 4MATIC+ | $93,301 | $1,384 | 67 | |
| 40 | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL | $39,275 | $583 | 67 | |
| 41 | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT | $28,470 | $428 | 67 | |
| 42 | 2024 Subaru BRZ Premium | $31,315 | $466 | 67 | |
| 43 | 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE | $44,770 | $671 | 67 | |
| 44 | 2025 Porsche Panamera | $115,745 | $1,726 | 67 | |
| 45 | 2025 Lincoln Aviator Premiere | $60,525 | $910 | 67 | |
| 46 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra N | $35,545 | $529 | 67 | |
| 47 | 2025 Buick Enclave Preferred | $47,270 | $705 | 68 | |
| 48 | 2024 Chevrolet Malibu LT | $30,070 | $443 | 68 | |
| 49 | 2024 Ford Escape Active | $30,990 | $459 | 68 | |
| 50 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra Limited | $30,995 | $455 | 68 | |
| 51 | 2025 Nissan Armada SV Intelligent | $62,080 | $915 | 68 | |
| 52 | 2025 Toyota GR86 Base | $31,384 | $462 | 68 | |
| 53 | 2025 Ford Explorer Active | $41,450 | $615 | 68 | |
| 54 | 2025 Maserati Grecale Modena | $77,995 | $1,136 | 69 | |
| 55 | 2025 Infiniti QX50 Pure | $44,350 | $648 | 69 | |
| 56 | 2025 Toyota Corolla LE | $26,459 | $386 | 69 | |
| 57 | 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring | $38,195 | $552 | 69 | |
| 58 | 2025 Porsche Macan | $74,375 | $1,080 | 69 | |
| 59 | 2025 Porsche Cayenne | $96,735 | $1,396 | 69 | |
| 60 | 2024 Lincoln Navigator Reserve L | $100,690 | $1,479 | 69 | |
| 61 | 2025 Toyota Crown Signia XLE | $45,615 | $657 | 69 | |
| 62 | 2025 Land Rover Defender 130 P300 S | $78,520 | $1,129 | 70 | |
| 63 | 2025 Toyota Corolla LE | $23,764 | $337 | 70 | |
| 64 | 2025 BMW X3 M50 xDrive | $69,225 | $984 | 70 | |
| 65 | 2025 GMC Acadia Elevation | $45,170 | $646 | 70 | |
| 66 | 2025 Hyundai Sonata SEL | $32,445 | $464 | 70 | |
| 67 | 2025 Kia Carnival MPV LXS | $40,800 | $585 | 70 | |
| 68 | 2025 Kia Carnival MPV LXS | $38,800 | $556 | 70 | |
| 69 | 2025 Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC | $72,503 | $1,037 | 70 | |
| 70 | 2025 Audi A4 45 Premium Plus | $50,190 | $718 | 70 | |
| 71 | 2025 Kia Seltos LX | $24,690 | $351 | 70 | |
| 72 | 2025 Nissan Kicks S | $25,180 | $364 | 70 | |
| 73 | 2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S | $25,335 | $358 | 71 | |
| 74 | 2025 Chrysler PACIFICA Select | $44,640 | $631 | 71 | |
| 75 | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek | $29,935 | $420 | 71 | |
| 76 | 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Base | $27,230 | $386 | 71 | |
| 77 | 2025 Subaru BRZ Premium | $32,380 | $455 | 71 | |
| 78 | 2025 Subaru Legacy Base | $26,180 | $371 | 71 | |
| 79 | 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia Giulia | $50,840 | $721 | 71 | |
| 80 | 2025 Audi Q8 55 Premium Plus | $81,195 | $1,154 | 71 | |
| 81 | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE | $24,975 | $353 | 71 | |
| 82 | 2025 Honda Accord Sport | $34,805 | $492 | 71 | |
| 83 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo | $38,830 | $546 | 71 | |
| 84 | 2025 BMW X5 M60i | $94,525 | $1,323 | 71 | |
| 85 | 2025 Acura ADX | $36,350 | $514 | 71 | |
| 86 | 2025 Mercedes GLE Coupe 450 4MATIC | $77,550 | $1,096 | 71 | |
| 87 | 2025 Kia Niro LX | $26,990 | $377 | 72 | |
| 88 | 2025 BMW X4 xDrive30i | $58,425 | $815 | 72 | |
| 89 | 2025 BMW 4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | $54,175 | $757 | 72 | |
| 90 | 2024 Chevrolet Traverse LTD LT | $39,315 | $543 | 72 | |
| 91 | 2026 Honda Passport RTL | $46,200 | $645 | 72 | |
| 92 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo | $42,830 | $599 | 72 | |
| 93 | 2024 Maserati Ghibli Modena Ultima Q4 | $110,995 | $1,547 | 72 | |
| 94 | 2025 Mercedes E-Class E 450 4MATIC | $72,003 | $997 | 72 | |
| 95 | 2024 Mercedes GLS 450 4MATIC | $88,150 | $1,220 | 72 | |
| 96 | 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross SE | $31,065 | $432 | 72 | |
| 97 | 2025 Audi A7 55 Premium | $75,745 | $1,053 | 72 | |
| 98 | 2026 Genesis GV70 2.5T | $49,435 | $686 | 72 | |
| 99 | 2025 Honda Accord SE | $31,710 | $438 | 72 | |
| 100 | 2024 Kia Niro LX | $26,940 | $371 | 72 |
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Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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