In this episode of Financial Clarity for Doctors, hosts Corey Janoff and Rachelle Vanderzanden discuss the pros and cons of buying versus leasing a car. You make think the answer is clear, but just like with everything in financial planning, it depends! Considerations discussed in this episode include: Total out of pocket expenses and monthly costs of owning and leasing. Changing technology in different sectors of the car market. Personal considerations including how long you may own a car, how much you may drive, and whether your needs may change over time. Owning a depreciating asset. It may seem that buying is automatically the best option. You will likely pay less long-term if you purchase a car and keep it for a long time, ending up with an asset (even if it has depreciated in value) and no monthly payment. But that may not fit your situation! Listen to the full episode to hear more. For more financial planning tips from Corey and Rachelle, find them on social media! LinkedIn: @CoreyJanoff; Instagram: @CoreyJanoff and @VanderzandenRachelle; and Twitter: @CoreyJanoffCFP Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC. Finity Group, LLC is a separate entity from LPL Financial. Finity Group and LPL Financial do not provide legal advice or tax services. Please consult your legal advisor or tax advisor regarding your specific situation. This material is for general information and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Finity Group and LPL Financial do not provide legal advice or tax services. Please consult your legal advisor or tax advisor regarding your specific situation. Citations: Auto Lease Calculator (citing Edmunds/Experian Q1 2026 data). Auto Lease Calculator 2026. https://caraffordcalc.com/tools/auto-lease-calculator/ “The Average Car Payment Just Hit a Record $777 a Month. That’s Not Even the Whole Bill.” Flexcar (citing Edmunds Q2 2026 data). July 20, 2026. https://www.flexcar.com/blog/the-average-car-payment-just-hit-a-record Brozic, Jennifer. “Average Car Payment in 2026.” Experian. July 14, 2026. https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/average-car-payment/ Fitzpatrick, Mark. “Do I Need Gap Insurance on a Used Car in 2026?” MoneyGeek. September 1, 2026. https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/do-i-need-gap-insurance-on-a-used-car/ Fitzpatrick, Mark. “What Is Gap Insurance?” MoneyGeek. February 25, 2026. https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/what-is-gap-insurance/ Gunara, Maggie. “Average Car Payment and Auto Loan Statistics: 2026.” LendingTree. June 23, 2026. https://www.lendingtree.com/auto/debt-statistics/ Henry, Jim and Ryan Maxin. “Average Auto Loan Rates in September 2026.” U.S. News. September 8, 2026. https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/average-auto-loan-interest-rates Howard, Brittany. “Average auto loan interest rates by credit score in 2026.” Yahoo Finance (citing Experian Q1 2026 data). July 31, 2026. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/average-car-loan-interest-rates-212521067.html Howard, Brittany. “Auto Loan Rates & Financing in 2026.” Bankrate. https://www.bankrate.com/loans/auto-loans/rates/ Lacagnina, Christine. “What Is Gap Insurance? 2026 Cost & How It Works.” InsuredBetter. June 10, 2026. https://www.insuredbetter.com/car-insurance/auto-coverage-types/gap/ Luthi, Beth. “Average Car Loan Interest Rates by Credit Score.” Experian. July 13, 2026. https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/average-car-loan-interest-rates-by-credit-score/ Luthi, Beth. “The Latest Used Car Loan Interest Rates for 2026.” Experian. July 14, 2026. https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/used-car-loan-rates/ Luthi, Beth. “Auto Loan Rates and Financing for 2026.” Experian. July 13, 2026. https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/auto-loan-rates-financing/ S&P Global Mobility (press release). “U.S. Vehicle Age Rises Again to 12.8 Years in 2025.” S&P Global. May 21, 2025. https://press.spglobal.com/2025-05-21-U-S-Vehicle-Age-Rises-Again-to-12-8-Years-in-2025,-According-to-S-P-Global-Mobility Tretina, Kat. “Average cost of gap insurance in 2026.” Insure.com. June 5, 2026. https://www.insure.com/car-insurance/gap-insurance-cost/