How to Lease a Luxury Car in Pasadena

At Rusnak Auto Group, we’re proud to offer a wide variety of luxury vehicles from iconic brands such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar, Maserati, and more! Whether you’re looking for a sleek two-seater convertible or a full-size luxury SUV, we’re sure you’ll find something to love in our new vehicle inventory.

Before you move forward, you’ll need to answer one question: should you lease a luxury car or buy one? We’re here to help! Our finance center has put together a guide below detailing how to lease a luxury car, including your end-of-lease options and some tips to keep in mind to get the best value for your hard-earned money. Check it out, and feel free to get in touch with a member of our team with any questions.

How Does Leasing a Car Work?

If you’ve never leased a luxury car in the Pasadena area, or if you just need a refresher, let’s begin with the basics. Leasing a car means you pay for the privilege of using it over a predetermined number of months, with the monthly cost determined by factors such as expected depreciation and interest rates. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when you lease a vehicle:

• You’ll have to stay within a set mileage limit, or you’ll incur various charges and fees when your lease term is up.
• Over the course of your lease, you’re responsible for bringing your vehicle in for regularly-scheduled maintenance such as oil changes and brake inspections. You can easily get your scheduled maintenance done at our service center.
• Leasing a vehicle is usually a smarter financial decision than buying a vehicle outright, particularly if you’re interested in upgrading to the latest model every year or every few years. However, if you plan to keep a vehicle for the long term, financing can be the better choice.

Your End-of-Lease Options

Once your lease is up and it’s time to bring your luxury car back to our dealership, you have a few different options:

• Return your leased car and pick out a new vehicle
• Extend your current lease
• Buy the vehicle that you’ve been leasing
• Return the vehicle and take your next steps elsewhere

If you’d like to take the first option and lease a new vehicle from our inventory, be sure to let us know as early as possible so we can get your new car prepped and ready to be driven off the lot on the day of your lease return!

No matter what, you should follow these steps before bringing your car back:

1. Have a pre-return inspection performed by a trusted mechanic, then take care of any issues the mechanic finds. If you don’t, you might risk wear and tear charges. You should also certify the vehicle’s current mileage.
2. Clean out the vehicle and wipe any subscriptions, login details, or other personal information from the infotainment system.
3. Bring your lease paperwork and maintenance records with you to the dealership.
4. Pay any remaining fees, and you’re all set!

Lease Your Next Luxury Car Today at Rusnak Auto Group

If you have any questions about how to lease a luxury car, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership to talk to a member of our team in person–we’re conveniently located near Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village.