Finance & insurance
Leasing vs. financing: a plain-English comparison
Leasing is not cheaper, it is different. How each option works, what the fine print means, and which one suits the way you drive.
June 5, 2026
The Driveway Journal
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Cars on Driveway
Featured cars from Los Angeles dealers
NewSpecial offer
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2026 Kia Telluride
SX X-Line AWD
$49,825
Fair priceEst. $844/mo
- 11 miles
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
Verdugo Family AutoGlendale, CA
NewHot
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2026 Chevrolet Corvette
Z06 3LZ
$134,990
Good dealEst. $2,285/mo
- 7 miles
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Dual-clutch
Arroyo Classic & PerformancePasadena, CA
New
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2026 Land Rover Defender
110 X-Dynamic SE P400
$76,995
Good dealEst. $1,304/mo
- 22 miles
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
Valley Truck & SUV CenterVan Nuys, CA