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Leasing or buying are all subject to the same depreciation. The decision is do you keep cars for a longer period of time or do you want a new car more often.

If you keep a car for 6-10 years, then buying is your ticket. If you keep a car for 2-3 years, then leasing is your best option. In a lease, you have a new car, under warranty, with paid services (most times included in the package), loaners, etc. Down side is that you have a $550-$800 car note all the time (depends on what you are leasing).