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The Real Cost Comparison in 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Category: Personal Finance Key Takeaways Leasing typically has lower monthly payments, but you build no equity \u2014 you are essentially renting the car for 2-4 years and returning it with nothing to show for it. 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