Leasing vs. Buying a Car Answers

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Jennifer is looking to lease a car. Bob’s Auto has a car available with a money factor of 0.00344. AAA Auto has the exact same car available with a money factor of 0.00313. Which of the following statements is true?

A
The lower money factor with Bob’s Auto will give Jennifer the lowest monthly payment.
B
The lower money factor with AAA Auto will give Jennifer the lowest monthly payment.
C
The higher money factor with Bob’s Auto will give Jennifer the lowest monthly payment.
D
The higher money factor with AAA Auto will give Jennifer the lowest monthly payment.
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Which of the following would be a good argument to buy rather than lease?

A
“Money is really tight. I need the lowest possible monthly payment.”
B
“It is very important for my image to drive the newest cars available.”
C
“I’m only going to need it for a few years before I move back to Great Britain.”
D
“I would prefer to walk out of the deal in the end with something to show for the money I put in.”
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If a person wanted to purchase his or her dream car, and keep it for many years, is leasing or buying the better option? Why?

A
Buying would be the better option because the overall cost would be less. After the car is paid off, the owner gets much more value from the car, having already paid it off.
B
Leasing would be the better option, so the newest model could be driven every few years.
C
It wouldn't matter, as long as the person got to drive the dream car.
D
Leasing would be the better option because it would allow the person to customize the car and drive it as much as he or she wants.
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Which of the following statements explains the difference between a lease and a loan?

A
At the end of a loan the car belongs to you, but at the end of a lease, the car still belongs to the lease company.
B
At the end of a loan, the car still belongs to the lease company, but at the end of a lease the car belongs to you.
C
A loan requires a large down payment at the beginning while a lease does not.
D
A lease requires a large down payment at the beginning while a loan does not.

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