Compare the true cost of leasing vs. buying a fleet vehicle over the same term — payments, maintenance, and resale value included.
Term
Buy
Lease
Buy — net cost (4 yrs)
$42,954
$979/mo payment · minus $15,750 resale
Lease — total cost (4 yrs)
$36,080
$650/mo + $2,000 down
Verdict
Leasing saves $6,874
over 48 months, per vehicle
Simplified comparison — excludes tax treatment (Section 179/bonus depreciation can favor buying), mileage overage fees, and downtime. Run both with your accountant before signing.
PRIME tracks actual cost per mile per vehicle — payments, fuel, maintenance — so next year's lease-vs-buy decision uses real numbers.