Rent vs. Purchase
Make the right decision
Are you undecided between leasing and buying your next vehicle? At Ayvens, we understand that the decision can be difficult, and it all depends on your priorities. Let's dive into the key differences between renting and buying to help you make an informed choice.
Rent or buy?
When it comes to acquiring a new vehicle, you have two main options: leasing and buying. Let's explore the key differences between these choices.
- Initial Costs
Rental
Renting usually requires little upfront payment; You may decide to make a down payment to reduce the monthly payments.
Purchase
When you buy a car, you have to pay cash or take out a loan, which can involve significant monthly payments.
- Financial anticipation
Rental
Leasing offers financial predictability with fixed monthly payments, including maintenance and services, allowing you to budget effectively with no unexpected costs.
Purchase
Owning a car can lead to unpredictable maintenance and repair costs, which may not be included in your budget.
- Flexibility
Rental
Renting offers the flexibility to choose the length of your lease and mileage, allowing you to tailor your contract to your driving needs and preferences.
Purchase
Although you can sell your car at any time, you may face depreciation costs, and assume the risk entirely.
- Opportunities to upgrade to newer models
Rental With leasing, you have the option to upgrade to newer models more frequently (2 to 5 years), ensuring you always have a new car with the latest automotive technology.
Purchase When buying a car, upgrading to a newer model usually involves selling your current vehicle, which can be complicated to sync with receiving your new vehicle.
- Ease of use for everyday use
Leasing
Renting is a one-stop shop, and Ayvens handles all aspects of your car, from insurance to maintenance, providing a hassle-free experience. With Ayvens, you drive and we take care of the rest.
Purchase
When buying, you may need to coordinate different services with different providers, which will take you more time to manage your car and its services.
Discover the benefits of renting
Ready to discover in detail the many advantages of renting? Check out our complete guide to the benefits of renting to find out how renting can enhance your driving experience.
Comparing the costs between renting and buying a car
Let's compare buying and leasing by looking at a typical example, in this case a Dacia Spring (based on a typical private lease agreement of 48 months and 20,000 km).
Why choose Ayvens
- Leader in sustainable mobility.
- The widest geographical coverage.
- 3.6 million vehicles on the road.​
