Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong affinity for cars from a young age, having grown up in a family of classic Mercedes-Benz collectors. He has perused through numerous automotive literature in a bid to further his knowledge and understanding of all things car-related. He eventually went to attain a degree in Media and Writing, English Literature, and Film and Television Studies at the University of Cape Town while working as a go-kart marshal in-between hours. His passions remain automotive, with an increased interest in electromobility and autonomous technologies.
Now that we’ve entered the final month of 2025, there are some mighty lease deals that you can take advantage of if you’re looking for a new vehicle experience over a short term without having to purchase. Leasing makes for the best option to consider, especially if you’re opting for a luxury vehicle or EV, as these suffer from the worst depreciation rates.
Leasing offers a unique set of considerations for consumers, particularly in the context of rapidly advancing automotive technologies and fluctuating market values, but it comes with some negative aspects that you may want to be aware of, especially if you intend to continually lease for the long term.
The models in this are ranked by their monthly payments from highest to lowest.
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Select dealerships are currently offering the 2025 BMW i4 for just $399 a month over 36 months with $4,999 due at signing. The starting MSRP for this model is currently $60,425. BMW sells this model with the eDrive40, xDrive40, and M50 drivetrains. All i4 derivatives come standard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, 14.9-inch infotainment combination touchscreen, featuring the iDrive 8.5 operating system, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get LED headlights, a power liftgate, keyless start and entry, rain-sensing wipers, heated front seats, synthetic-leather upholstery, and power-adjustable front seats with memory functions for the driver.
J.D. Power issues the 2025 i4 with a 78/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 74/100 for quality and reliability, 86/100 for the driving experience, 73/100 for resale, and 81/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars doesn’t issue a full review for this mode, but it does award if 6.6/10 for retained value, indicating that it will lose $35,965 or 68.1 percent of its value within the first five years, justifying a leasing program over outright purchasing.
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The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available for $329 a month over 24 months with just $1,259 due at signing. The Work Truck trim starts at $37,000. There are multiple configurations available, with the High Country and ZR2 sitting at the very top of the range. The mid-level LT features a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display, and LED headlights. The LTZ includes ventilated and heated leather seating, a power tailgate, and upgraded wheels
J.D. Power issues the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with an 83/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 86/100 for quality and reliability, 77/100 for the driving experience, 80/100 for resale, and 84/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars awards this model with an 8.0/10 overall score, with 8.0/10 for reliability, 8.3/10 for retained value, and 7.8/10 for safety.
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For $319 a month, you can get into a 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV for 24 months with $6,039 at signing. Pricing now starts at $44,600 for the entry-level LT model. The LT comes standard with 19-inch wheels, an 11-inch digital driver display, a 17.7-inch central touchscreen with Google Built-in, cloth seats, and single-zone climate control. The SS comes with 22-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, a sport-tuned suspension, Bose premium audio, and hands-free highway driving via Super Cruise.
The 2026 Blazer EV achieves an 84/100 consumer-verified overall score from J.D. Power, which includes 85/100 for quality and reliability, 83/100 for the driving experience, 82/100 for resale, and 84/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars doesn’t issue a full review, but it does get 6.7/10 for retained value and 8.0/10 for safety.
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Interestingly, the 2026 Cadillac Optiq is also available for $319 a month over 24 months with $4,969 due at signing, which isn’t a bad deal considering the range starts at $50,900. All trims get a large 33-inch curved LED display with integrated Google-built infotainment, a 19-speaker AKG premium audio system with Dolby Atmos, wireless phone charging, LED exterior lighting, power tailgate, and a panoramic fixed glass roof.
The Cadillac Optiq is not a broadly reviewed model, so there’s not many metrics to go on, but iSeeCars does issue it with a 6.5/10 retained value score, indicating that it will lose $36,378 or 68.8 percent of its value after five years of ownership. This is about seven percent worse when compared to its main rivals in the luxury SUV market.
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2025 Honda Prologue models are now leasing for $289 a month from select dealerships, for 36 months with $3,899 due at signing. Pricing for this model currently starts at $56,195. The Prologue comes standard with an 11.3-inch touchscreen with built-in Google, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and dual-zone climate control. If you upgrade to the Touring trim, you get leather-trimmed seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Bose 12-speaker audio system.
iSeeCars issues the Honda Prologue with a 7.4/10 retained value and 8.0/10 safety score, indicating that it will lose $26,765 and 56.5 percent of its value after five years of ownership, which is a bit better when pitted against other midsize electric SUVs.
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At select dealerships, you can pick a 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman lease deal up for $269 a month over 39 months with $4,699 due at signing. Brand-new, these models sell for $46,375 MSRP. All 2025 Countryman models come standard with a 9.4-inch central infotainment screen supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, LED lighting, and dual-zone climate control. Iconic trims get power-adjustable front seats, a premium Harman Kardon audio system, and 19-inch wheels.
J.D. Power awards the 2025 Mini Countryman with 78/100 for quality and reliability, 95/100 for the driving experience, 82/100 for resale, and 891/00 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars awards the same model with an 8.0/10 overall score, including 7.8/10 for reliabiltiy and 8.1/10 for retained value.
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You can have a 2025 Jeep Gladiator for as little as $250 a month over 39 months with $3,120 due at signing, which is an incredible deal when you consider that pricing currently starts at $47,380 MSRP. The Sport trim includes 17-inch steel wheels, cloth seats, and manually adjustable seats. The Mojave trim features FOX shocks, hydraulic bump stops, a one-inch front lift, and 33-inch all-terrain tires. The Rubicon trim gets Dana 44 axles, Rock Trac 4×4 gearing, locking differentials, rock rails, and mud terrain tires.
The 2025 Jeep Gladiator earns an 83/100 consumer-verified overall score from J.D. Power, which includes 88/100 for quality and reliability, 68/100 for the driving experience, 89/100 for resale, and 80/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars only issues this model with an 8.8/10 retained value score, suggesting that it will lose $13,481 or 35.4 percent after five years.
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The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is currently leasing for $219 a month over 39 months with $3,999 due at signing. Pricing for the base model begins at $32,145. The base Toyota Tacoma SR includes an 8.0-inch display, four-speaker audio, Smart Key with push-button start, and basic steel wheels. The SR5 adds alloy wheels, LED fog lamps, a bed-rail system with tie-downs, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
J.D. Power issues the 2025 Toyota Tacoma with an 81/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 80/100 for quality and reliability, 73/100 for the driving experience, 96/100 for resale, and 76/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars awards the model with an 8.6/10 overall score, including 8.5/10 for reliability, 9.4/10 for retained value, and 8.0/10 for safety.
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You can opt for a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for $199 a month over 36 months, with $3,999 due at signing, which isn’t too bad considering pricing starts at $44,200. The base SE features 19-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, dual-zone climate control, a digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen, six-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and an electrically-adjustable driver’s seat.
J.D. Power awards the Ioniq 5 with a 75/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 75/100 for quality and reliability, 83/100 for the driving experience, 70/100 for resale, and 71/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars awards the Ioniq 5 range a 7.2/10 score for retained value and 10/10 for safety.
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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is also available for $199 with $3,999 due at signing, but it’s only for a 24-month period. Pricing for this model starts at $37,850 MSRP. All versions feature a 12.3‑inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3‑inch touchscreen, dual‑zone climate control, and keyless entry and start. The SE Standard‑Range comes with 18‑inch wheels, LED lights, and cloth seat upholstery. The SE trim adds heated front seats, auto‑retracting flush door handles, and a leather‑wrapped steering wheel. The SEL trim upgrades comfort with synthetic‑leather seating, 20‑inch wheels, ambient lighting, and a wireless smartphone charger.
The Ioniq 6 achieves a 73/100 consumer-verified overall score from J.D. Power, including 72/100 for quality and reliability, 79/100 for the driving experience, 70/100 for resale, and 71/100 for the dealership experience. iSeeCars issues the EV sedan with a 7.1/10 retained value score and 10/10 safety grade.
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