The car-buying process consists of more than just perusing our huge new Mazda inventory. Once you have a car or SUV picked out, you then have to decide whether you want to buy it or lease it. Like most of the big questions in life, there’s no correct answer for everybody and your decision will depend on a variety of lifestyle and financial factors. Here at Heritage Mazda Catonsville, we pride ourselves on having helpful Mazda finance center representatives who can help you make the right decision.


If you’ve never leased a car before, think of leasing like a long-term car rental that typically lasts three years. When the lease ends, all you need to do is visit our dealership and choose a new car in which to drive away. Thus, leasing is an excellent choice for people who get a new car itch and prefer to drive the newest Mazda cars every three years. The return process couldn’t be any more stress-free, so if you dread having to sell a car, leasing is a great alternative. Finally, the monthly payments with leases tend to be lower than with buying outright.


Of course, leasing isn’t for everybody. The biggest advantage to buying instead of leasing is that you have equity in the car and you can do whatever you want with it. A lease contract often come with mileage limits, so leases aren’t a great choice for people with long commutes or people who like to take long road trips. Also, when you own your car, you won’t have to pay fees for damage that might occur inside the cabin, thanks to kids or pets.


Whether you want to lease or buy a new Mazda car, stop by Heritage Mazda Catonsville, your Mazda dealership serving Columbia, MD for a test drive today!

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