Buy vs Lease in Lancaster, PA

Buy vs Lease in Lancaster, PA

Coming in at second place next to housing, a vehicle is one of the largest expenses you’ll purchase throughout your lifetime. As such, it’s comforting to know that there are options when it comes to obtaining one here at Brubaker Chrysler Jeep. You can either buy or lease the car that you’ve chosen as your next companion, and we’ll help you understand how each of these routes work for your research purposes!

Buying

When it comes to purchasing a car, the monetary figure that is advertised on one of the vehicle’s windows is what you’ll be expected to pay. While some may prefer to buy it for the entire amount with included sales tax, many will opt to place a down payment and finance the cost over a period of around four to seven years. This isn’t only limited to new models, as used cars are also commonly acquired through this method. After you’ve officially paid the Chrysler or Jeep model in full, you’re given its title. Afterwards, it’s within your discretion to keep the vehicle or sell it for its market rate. 

Leasing

A popular alternative to buying a car is to lease one instead. This is a financial agreement between yourself and our dealership, where you’re opting to rent a new model in exchange for monthly payments and a few stipulations. The costs associated with it are usually lower than if you had financed the same vehicle, due to the fact that you’re only expected to pay for its expected depreciation. In exchange for driving the car through Highway 30 for roughly two to four years, you’ll be expected to stay within an annual mileage agreement. When your contract ends, you’re able to trade the vehicle in and continue to lease a factory-fresh alternative. You’re also welcome to negotiate a financing agreement to buy it out, or terminate the lease.

Is Buying or Leasing Right for Me?

Deciding between the two options can be a tall order, but much of the choice is contingent upon circumstances and preferences. If you live relatively close to your workplace and don’t want to deal with unexpected repairs often, leasing may be a boon for you. Because you’re only allowed to lease a new car, the probabilities of mechanisms breaking down or corroding are not as likely as when you keep a model for the long term. Buying a vehicle, however, is a pathway that those who prefer to drive their car to Stauffer Park for decades to come might be more partial to. Despite the course that you select, you should always adhere to consistent maintenance practices to uphold your asset. Our Service Department is here to help with that!

Our Finance Department Can Help You Decide if Buying or Leasing Is Right for You!

Leave Our Location With a Car That You Leased or Purchased!

What Is the Typical Annual Mileage Limit for a Leasing Contract?

  • On average, you can yearly mileage allotments on a leasing agreement to be between 10,000 and 15,000 miles.

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Testimonials

Thank You for excellent service!

Customer
12-31-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

My husband has always bring our van here for service and inspection and we have not have any issues with Brubaker Chrysler, now that he has pass away one year ago, I still keep bringing our van here for service and inspection. Thank You for the excellent service.

Customer and maintenance service was excellent!

Customer
Lancaster, PA
12-20-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

As usual, customer service and maintenance service was excellent. Personnel very friendly and professional. Really loved the new furniture in the waiting room of the facility. Makes the customer wait quite comfortable.

Excellent as always!

Customer
12-4-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Excellent as always. Great service. Could not ask for more.

Always great, that's why I always choose them.

10-30-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

They are always great, that's why I always choose them.

Very professional. I have never had any problems

10-21-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Brubaker Chrysler has always serviced my Pacifica. I usually wait in an unused office room while they service it. They always explain any necessary repairs that need to be done, but they don't try to get me to do things that aren't needed. They are very professional. I have never had any problems.

Impressed by friendliness, and Knowledge!

10-10-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Though I was surprised when I arrived at Brubaker as a new service customer recently moving to Lancaster by the small size of the overall operation, I was impressed by the friendliness and knowledge of the service staff. I waited in the rather time undistinguished customer room for 4 hours for $1800 of services for our 2021 Jeep Gladiator at 60,000 miles. We have bought and had serviced a number of Jeeps at Faulkner in Mechanicsburg which is a huge sophisticated operation. This is "mom and pop" for sure but ultimately satisfactory.

Professional and experienced

10-17-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Professional and experienced personnel .Kudos to the Servce Manager,Kelly!

Sales and service are great!

6-14-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Have been buying cars here for decades. Sales and service are great!

Excellent service. Jonathan was very helpful

2-6-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Excellent service. Jonathan was very helpful and walked us through all of the new things on our Pacifica.

Nice, clean car, and was a locally owned vehicle.

Vernon
1-1-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Nice, clean car, and it was a locally owned vehicle, not an auction car.

Right Car, Right Options, Right Price.

Gary E
11-1-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Dustin was awesome, worked hard to answer all of our questions. Truth be told, we were well along in our search for a new vehicle, and frustrated. Carfax popped up with this vehicle. Right Car, Right Options, Right Price. Brubakers worked with us until the financing was finalized. After receiving it, we we impressed how clean it was. VERY Clean. Getting ready for our first road trip.

Smooth Sale

9-20-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The sale went very smoothly. Bill sat in the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4XE explaining all the features. There was no rush. There are so many features in this vehicle. Definitely recommend the dealership.

Greeted in a Kind Manner

Celines Saltares
Lancaster, PA
9-18-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

As soon as I walk on the lot I was greeted( by Manny) in a kind manner. I expressed what I was looking for and they showed me exactly what I was interested in. I didn’t want to make any rush decisions so I went home to think about if this was a purchase I wanted to make. I was contacted the next day and told about some other vehicles that I might be interested in if I was available to come in. I was busy at the time but I was treated so kind the day before I truly did not want to give my business to anyone else. I like how Manny was very knowledgeable of the vehicle and even help me on how to use my new iPhone. ( I’ve always had Samsung.) he also remembered our conversation from the day before and remembered my hobbies and explained why purchasing this vehicle would benefit me and my family. I’ve been to other dealerships n was treated poorly. I would definitely recommend buying a vehicle here to friends and family

No Pressue

William Demora
Lancaster, PA
9-17-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Jonathan is the best! We didn’t feel rush or pressured during the experience.

Always Pleased

Deirdre Brown
9-16-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Christian was very responsive, and worked within our time frame. Always pleased dealing at Brubakers.

Easy Scheduling

David Weaver
Lancaster, PA
6-12-2023
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

They were able to schedule me with several options that worked great foe me. They gave me great service.

Helpful Service

Linda Mowrer
Lancaster, PA
6-10-2023
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Very good services. Most helpful

Polite Service

Lawrence Pugh
Franklin Square, NY
6-5-2023
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Very happy with the service received at Brubaker Chrysler Jeep from the service manager to the service tech everybody was very polite thank you very much for your service to my vehicle

Satisfied Customer

Barbara Shank
Lancaster, PA
5-19-2023
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I trust Brubaker Jeep to work on my Jeep. They have always fixed any problems that happen. I dont go anywhere else. They pick me up and take me home when its needed. They give me respect and good manner. They are very professional. They deserve the 5 stars grading. Im a satisfied customer.

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