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title: The Model 1 Buy vs Lease Roadmap
description: Download your Buy vs. Lease roadmap from Model 1 and explore interactive paths to determine the best option for your fleet, with expert guidance on commercial vehicle purchasing decisions.
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# Buy vs. Lease

# A Decision Roadmap

#### CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH FOR YOU BASED ON COST, USAGE, AND LIFECYCLE.

 Get the Roadmap

![Buy vs Lease Roadmap](https://info.model1.com/hubfs/Buy-vs-Lease-Roadmap-Mockup-1.png)

### Get quick and easy guidance on buying vs. leasing with Model 1's decision roadmap.

## DON'T FALL INTO THESE ASSUMPTION TRAPS:

- "Buying is always the better long-term investment."
-  "Leasing is always more expensive."
-  "Ownership equals control."

Many buyers make the same assumptions. Don't make financial decisions without getting the facts.

The Model 1 Buy vs. Lease Roadmap will help you understand which option fits your needs.

[ Get the Roadmap ](https://info.model1.com/the-model-1-buy-vs-lease-roadmap#form)

![Cozy Office Morning with Thoughtful Business Owner](https://info.model1.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Cozy%20Office%20Morning%20with%20Thoughtful%20Business%20Owner.png "Cozy Office Morning with Thoughtful Business Owner")

![Buy vs Lease Decision at Dealership](https://info.model1.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Buy%20vs%20Lease%20Decision%20at%20Dealership.png "Buy vs Lease Decision at Dealership")

## BUYING VS. LEASING: FINANCIAL DIFFERENCES

Both options will involve financial processing, and you should expect to provide credit information. How that information will be used will depend on which path you choose.

**If buying:**

- Our in-house finance team will review your application and down payment (if applicable) to determine the loan amount, rate, and term for which you may qualify.

**If leasing:**

- Similar to the application to buy, our financing experts will review your information to create the best-fit rate and payment for the length of your lease.

Learn which path is best for your current financial position:

[ Get the Roadmap ](https://info.model1.com/the-model-1-buy-vs-lease-roadmap#form)

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## STILL NOT SURE? WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

Give our experts a call at 866-890-3961 or email using the form below.  
We will answer your questions and help you find the best route to your next commercial vehicle.