Close Buy vs Lease in Pasadena, MD
Is it better to buy or lease a Volkswagen vehicle that you’ve had in mind for a while? It’s a common question that our sales and finance teams here at Antwerpen Volkswagen are highly familiar with. The short answer is — it is entirely dependent on your particular commuting habits as well as how you prefer to get around Pasadena. A lengthier explanation is provided below, which includes an overview of each of these financing agreements and what they entail for our customers!
Leasing
Popularized in the 1950s, leasing new cars has been a standard business practice for many decades. It’s become an increasingly viable option for those who wish to borrow their car for a set period of time. During the agreed upon term length, which is usually around two to four years, your monthly payments will be equal to how much you use it throughout this duration. A factor that influences the pricing model is your yearly mileage allowance — a figure that is typically within the range of 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Upon reaching the end of your leasing negotiation, you can pick between three routes to follow afterwards. These consist of purchasing the model for its residual cost, returning the vehicle you’ve borrowed and begin a fresh leasing contract for a new car, or cancel the contract completely.
Buying
Purchasing a Volkswagen car can look similar to if you choose to break down its retail price over the course of four to seven years, which is often known as a financing contract. The primary differences in this agreement are the fact that you will not be beholden to mileage restrictions, removing the necessity of tallying how much you drove through Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway over the course of a few months. Since you’ll be paying for its full sticker price, the monthly payments will often be on the higher end. Though once your balance on the car reaches zero, its title will be delivered to you and you’ll be the official owner of said vehicle.
Which One Is Right for Me?
It can be tricky to decide whether buying or leasing a car is the better option, as each route comes with their unique pros and cons. The latter path is often agreeable with our customers who live relatively close to their offices or workplaces, given that it isn’t likely that they’ll exceed their annual mileage limits. It’s also a great choice if you tend to want to explore new vehicle technologies often, as you’re able to trade the model in for an iteration that is two to four years newer than what you’ve currently driven to Altoona Beach. However, anyone who tends to hang onto their cars for more than a decade or longer may want to consider buying the car. Along with having free reign over exterior and interior customizations, purchasing a vehicle allows for long-term savings once it is completely paid off. Contact us if you need help deciding whether buying or leasing is right for you!
We’ve Also Provided a Bulleted Breakdown of the Differences of Leasing and Buying!
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Testimonials
“ Quick stop to have nitrogen air put in my tires. I took care of me immediately. ”
“ Marcus did an awesome job ”
“ Chris Bride was a great sales man , was very transparent and made me & my family feel welcomed ”
“ Marcus did a great job and was a very positive experience! ”
“ It was the easiest, best, and simple car buying experience I have ever had. No pressure. Every question was answered professionally and in detailed manner — no “slick car salesman treatment.” It was quick and simple. I actually enjoyed the time spent with them talking about my plans on how I’ll use the vehicle. Bravo!! ”
“ Michael Lewis has been an amazing sales representative. He’s kept us informed, gave us a great deal on my old truck and now newly owned truck! He is awesome. You need to come and see him. ”
I had stopped by Antwerpen VW after doing some research
“ I had stopped by Antwerpen VW after doing some research online. I purchased a vehicle from Sam Serio there in 2019. I requested if he still worked there & decided to stop by. He found what I was looking for that was as affordable as could be. I hope this car is as good to me as my VW Jetta. ”
“ Marcus is absolutely AMAZING!!! He and Chris made this entire experience perfect and effortless. Marcus had the car I wanted squeaky clean and ready to go when I got here for the test drive. He’s extremely nice and treated us all so well. 10/10 recommend him if you’re in the market for a new/used car!!! 😁 ”
“ I had a great experience with Mr.Barde, cool guy very reasonable, willing to help you with anything you inquire, I would highly recommend. ”
“ So grateful for Sam! He went above and beyond to get me in a nice ride with not so great credit! He made it quick and easy too! Truly above and beyond! I would recommend him 10/10! ”
From start to finish everything was great, I had an issue
“ From start to finish everything was great, I had an issue with my daily and had to replace it fast, I specified what I was looking for and they found something that fits my needs, within a price I wanted. Thank you guys again I am enjoying it since bought! ”
This dealership has always been easy to work with.
“ This dealership has always been easy to work with. Never had any problems. This is pretty much the only dealer I’ve used to purchase cars and accessories as well as all my service. ”
“ I had an excellent experience working with Mike Lewis at Volkswagen. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to answer all of my questions, explain my options clearly, and never made me feel pressured into making a decision. Mike made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He was transparent about pricing, walked me through the details thoroughly, and made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. It’s clear he truly cares about his customers and wants them to leave confident and happy with their purchase. If you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, honest, and easy to work with, I highly recommend asking for Mike Lewis. He made what can often be a stressful experience actually enjoyable. Thank you again, Mike! ”
“ If you want a no BS experience purchasing a vehicle- Sam is your guy. Very easy to deal with, pleasure to talk to and very knowledgeable. ”
“ Great Guy Great Talker would Definitely Buy from Chris Barde again ”
“ Marcus was great! ”
“ Sam was great to work with. Responded to all calls/texts very quickly and answered all my questions. Would come back again ”
“ Chris B. offered exceptional service and assistance while purchasing a new 2025 Tiguan. Very knowledgeable and professional. ”
“ Chris B was great and helped us get a great car! ”
“ My experience here was amazing. Billy was such a great salesman, was able to answer every question in full detail and made me feel very comfortable throughout my process of purchasing a car! Thank you so much :) ”
“ Marcus did a great job! I couldn't ask for a better salesperson. ”
“ Very respectable, Great experience, and highly on top of product knowledge. If you want a quick and easy process ask for Garret. ”
“ Chris Barde Helped was amazing, great customer service as well. ”
Trevor couldn't have been any better to work with.
“ Trevor couldn't have been any better to work with. He took the time and patience to work with my son to find his first vehicle. Thank you, Trevor! ”
They were very helpful in purchase of my new Tiguan and
“ They were very helpful in purchase of my new Tiguan and worked within my financial needs. I would highly recommend people buy their car from Antwerp! ”
They made buying a car more easier and less stressful.
“ They made buying a car more easier and less stressful. Able to answer aby questions I had about my new car. ”
“ Billy great guy fast service understanding great communication. ”
“ Marcus listened to us and worked hard to get us a deal. We are happy with the service and solution provided to us. ”
“ Thanks for everything Marcus ”
“ Such an amazing experience! Walked out today with an amazing car and worked with Chris Barde who knocked it out the park! He was very professional and relatable. He explained things to me in a way I fully understood! When I'm ready my upgrade, I'm coming straight to him! ”
“ Mike Lewis! Was great! He was so nice ! He worked with us and took his time! 10/10 recommend ! ”
“ Sam was great; great experience! ”
“ Sam was absolutely awesome! His service and overall presence was great and he really moved me! Awesome guy! Thank you so much Sam for everything. ”
“ Very good experience, had to buy a car and the team did not disappoint, from the start to finish everything was great. Drove away in a car that fits my needs with a great price, thank you guys again for everything! ”
“ Sam was a big help - was able to make our Tiguan purchase quick and painless…first experience with Antwerpen was a solid one ”
“ Outstanding! So excited about our new car. Thank you Mike Lewis!!! ”
“ Great service from Billy & Kameeri on obtaining my new USED ATLAS, Thanks for your support and service. ”
“ Bought a car from Sam! Smooth process, no dealership runaround, fast, easy, and overall a great experience here at Volkswagen. ”
“ Recently purchased a used vehicle from this dealership. I came in with the expectation of getting the vehicle at the dealer discounted price, that did not happen. This is the buyer Beware part, that they finally tell you after you see the numbers aren't lining up. Antwerpen volkswagen puts low jack and a paint protection on all the used vehicle whether you want it or not. Inflating the cost of the vehicle by $1450.00. You do have the option of not buying into the low jack subscription plan but the equipment is still on your vehicle and you still get access to the paint protection. The dealership itself and staff were pleasant to deal with, but this is a policy I feel should not be forced onto the customer. This is merely a way of getting more money out of people because your paying interest over time on that $1450.00 up charge that you did not ask for. So buyers Beware ”
“ Very nice and helpful ”