Published September 2026 · Updated September 2026 · Crivelli Chevrolet Buick
How does a car lease work?
A lease is essentially paying for the portion of a vehicle you use during the lease term, rather than buying the whole thing. You put some money down (or little), pay a fixed monthly amount for a set term (often 24 to 39 months) up to a yearly mileage limit, then at the end you return it, buy it, or lease something new. It usually means a lower monthly payment than buying the same vehicle and lets you drive a newer car more often. Crivelli Chevrolet Buick near Mount Pleasant leases across the Chevy and Buick lineup. Call 724-547-2200 for this month's offers.
The pieces of a lease, plain and simple
- Cap cost: the negotiated price of the vehicle, just like a purchase. A trade-in or cash down lowers it.
- Term: how long you lease, usually 24 to 39 months.
- Mileage allowance: a yearly limit (commonly 10,000 to 15,000 miles). Going over costs a set per-mile fee, so match it to how you actually drive.
- Residual value: what the vehicle is projected to be worth at lease-end. You're financing the difference between the cap cost and the residual, which is why the payment is often lower than buying.
- Money factor: the lease's version of an interest rate.
What happens at the end of a lease?
You have three clean options: return it and walk away (after a wear-and-mileage check), buy it for the residual value if you love it, or lease something new. Crivelli handles all three and can appraise your leased vehicle, sometimes there's equity if the market value beats the residual.
Is leasing right for you?
Leasing tends to fit drivers who want a lower payment, like a newer vehicle every few years, and stay within a predictable mileage range. Buying tends to fit high-mileage drivers or anyone who wants to own long-term. See our lease vs buy comparison, then the current lease specials. Crivelli is family-run 37 years, rated 4.2 across 534 Google reviews.
Common questions
How does a car lease work in simple terms?
You pay for the part of the vehicle you use over the term (the depreciation) plus a finance charge, keep a lower monthly payment, stay within a yearly mileage limit, and then return, buy, or re-lease at the end.
What happens at the end of a car lease?
Three options: return it after a wear-and-mileage check, buy it for its residual value, or lease something new. Crivelli handles all three.
Is leasing cheaper than buying?
The monthly payment is usually lower than financing the same vehicle, because you only pay the depreciation plus a finance charge, not the whole price. Whether it's cheaper overall depends on how long you keep vehicles and your mileage.
What is a mileage allowance?
A yearly mileage limit on the lease, often 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Going over costs a set per-mile fee, so pick an allowance that matches your driving.
Can I lease a Chevy or Buick at Crivelli?
Yes, across the lineup. Offers change monthly; call 724-547-2200 for this month's numbers.
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Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
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