Monken Toyota of Mt. Vernon

Jun 6, 2025
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross.

If it’s time for a new car, you may want to lease instead of buy. This means you make payments on the car while you use it and return it to the dealer when the lease is up. Here are five benefits of leasing a 2025 Toyota.

5 Leasing Benefits with a Toyota Dealership 

1. Potential for Lower Payments 

Depending on the kind of car you choose and the length of your lease, you may be able to secure a lower monthly payment than with a traditional vehicle purchase. This is a great option for people who want to drive a new car every few years but don’t want to incur the high cost of financing.


2. Access to Higher-Value Vehicles 

Lessees can also select a higher-value car for around the same price as an older vehicle would cost with an auto loan. These models are generally new, without mechanical issues that are expected to crop up in the next year or two. They also tend to have the latest comfort, safety, and driver assistance features.


3. No Expensive Repairs 

Because you’re leasing a newer vehicle, the chance of needing a major repair is very low. Leased vehicles are usually still under the manufacturer’s warranty too, so if there is any work that needs to be done, it’s unlikely to come out of your pocket.


4. Protection Against Depreciation 

Unlike houses that appreciate in value over time, cars depreciate as soon as you drive them off the lot. When you own a vehicle, you absorb this loss over time in the form of reduced market value. Unfortunately, it will always sell for less than you bought it for. How much depends largely on the make, model, year, and condition of the car.

With leasing, you’re only paying for the cost to drive the car for a period of time, instead of the full price of the vehicle itself. The car gets returned when your lease is over, with no depreciation on your end.


5. You Don’t Have to Worry About Selling Your Car Later 

Selling a used car can be frustrating. There’s the hassle of having your car detailed, putting up listings online or in your local newspaper, and negotiating with buyers, when all you want to do is just get behind the wheel of a new vehicle. A lease lets you do this easily, without the stress of being responsible for your own sale.

Are you thinking about leasing a 2025 Toyota? Contact us at Monken Toyota, or come visit us to take one for a test drive today.