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2020 Kia Stinger — buying versus leasing when I change cars every three years

EVTraveler220Community StarterJan 6, 20262020 Kia Stinger GT2Orange County
2020 Kia Stinger GT2, about 80,500 miles. I usually change cars every three years and do not drive huge mileage. I am comparing total cost rather than just payment. What assumptions make leasing genuinely cheaper versus simply more convenient?
apr
0.22
location
Orange County
term months
48
asking price
11500
dealer addons
3995
dealer doc fee
699
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TrackNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJan 6, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Kia Stinger owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
TireGal160Community StarterCommunity StarterJan 7, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Kia Stinger, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
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