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# About 1 in 4 New Vehicles in the US Are Leased
- URL: https://www.verydriver.com/about-1-in-4-new-vehicles-in-the-us-are-leased/
- Published: 2026-08-31T23:11:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-31T23:13:24.000Z
- Author: Very Driver
- Tags: Driving Data

[Experian data](https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/auto-loan-rates-financing/?ref=verydriver.com) shows that 24.1% of new vehicles were leased in the first quarter of 2026, meaning roughly one in four new vehicles is leased rather than purchased. Leasing was 25.8% in Q1 2025 and 24.3% in Q1 2024\. Most drivers still buy or finance rather than lease.

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## What Is the Average Lease Payment

The average new-vehicle lease payment is $619 as of Q1 2026, compared to a record $770 for a new-vehicle loan. Lower monthly payments are the main reason drivers lease as new vehicle prices continue to rise.

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## What Are the Most Leased Vehicles

Honda is the most leased brand in the US. For individual models, the Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Honda CR-V, and Ford F-150 lead in lease popularity.