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Purchase Costs | Leasing Costs | ||||||
Down payment | $ | 1,500 | Security deposit | $ | 500 | ||
Loan payment | $ | 450 | for 36 months | Lease payment | $ | 450 | for 36 months |
Estimated value at end of loan | $ | 4,000 | End of lease charges | $ | 600 | ||
Opportunity cost interest rate | 4 | percent | |||||
Based on the above, calculate the costs of buying and of leasing a motor vehicle. |
Calculate he present value of loan option:
Present value = $18,790.23 + $1,500 = $20,290.23.
Cost of buying $20,290.23.
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Calculate the present value of leasing:
Present value of leasing $15,774.10 - $500 =$15,274.10.
Cost of leasing = $15,274.10
Note: Interest on deposit is ignored.