Buy vs Lease in El Cajon, CA
What's the Difference Between Buying and Leasing?
No matter what type of vehicle you’re searching for and where you’re looking to get it from, you have to seriously consider whether you’d rather go the route of buying or leasing. There are pros and cons to doing both, so if you’re on the fence about which method is better for you let us at Honda of El Cajon Superstore give you a breakdown of the main things to keep in mind!
Buying a Vehicle
When you buy a vehicle, there’s no specific period that you’ll have the vehicle for. Typically you'll have to finance the car for four to seven years, and after you finish, it’s yours to keep forever so long as you make good on your payments throughout your payment term. Understanding how much you’ll pay monthly is sometimes a bit tricky if you’re unfamiliar with some of the aspects which affect car payments, and you do have to pay off the whole sticker price. Don’t fret though! Our Finance Department is ready and waiting to walk you through the process step-by-step. That way, you can feel confident if you think having full ownership of a car will work better for you financially in the long run.
Leasing an Automobile
The main way leasing a vehicle differs from buying a car is that choosing the former means the car isn’t completely yours and leases tend to last two to four years. You can still take a leisurely drive out to Sunset Cliffs Natural Park or the San Diego Zoo whenever you like, but think of leasing a car as being more like borrowing it. A leased vehicle often has a set mileage limit, and the number of miles differs depending on several factors. So, while you can drive the car whenever you like within the leasing period, you can only drive it but so much. It’s also worth noting that payments you make on a leased vehicle are generally lower than the payments you make on a vehicle you bought, because you will only be covering the depreciation value, meaning it could be the better option if you’re trying to maintain a budget.
Which Method Is Better?
There’s no total right or wrong chocie picking a method to get the next car that'll realiably take youa cross Interstate 8. It mainly comes down to the one that works best for you and your current situation. If there’s a vehicle you really want and you know you can afford buying it outright, then financing it will likely be a good choice. Whereas, if you’re uncertain about a car or don’t want to commit to the additional cost of buying one, going with the leasing option is more advisable. Some leases also give you the ability to purchase the car once the lease comes to an end, which is another option to consider to keep your choices open. To get a better idea of how you’re going to go about getting your next dream car, fill out our Finance Application to see what options you qualify for!
Is a Leased Vehicle Owned By You?
- While you won't have ownership of a leased vehicle in the traditional sense, you'll be able to use it for the duration of the mileage limit, or until the lease ends.
Sales Hours
619-202-8403
| Monday | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Dealership Information
Testimonials
“ Excellent customer service as well very attentive, helpful. All staff especially James. Always going the extra mile to accommodate his customers. ”
“ Moose is the real deal!!!!!! I'm happy and ill be back again whenever I need it🫡 ”
“ Staff was courteous and friendly. ”
“ My salesman Ahmad was very friendly and hopeful to get me in my beautiful Honda Accord, he and team James/other guy were amazing and very kind had me laughing out the car lot. ”
“ James was so helpful and took the time to explain what I needed to service my car. ”
“ I recently had my 2019 Odyssey fixed at Honda El Cajon with my extended warranty. I cannot be more impressed with James, service agent. He made the process crystal clear and had great follow through. I wasn’t left with questions. He talked to me about my extended warranty and what it offered. He’s knowledgeable and kind. I will be contacting him again if I need a service. Thank you, James! ”
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“ One of the best salesman ever !!! Brought to you by Miguel , very knowledgeable , very professional , super friendly , got me my favorite Honda Prolonge elite , he was a pro on the set up , not only the General sales manager Basher was amazing , I’m not putting any sales guy down but to me Miguel is the greatest , ask for him 22 years of experience ”
“ Contact Miguel Hernandez at Honda of El Cajon for the best deals. Just walked out with a generous offer for my 2026 Honda Civic! Thank you for great service ! ”
“ Very happy with the experience from Honda of El Cajon. I appreciate you Dillon go Seahawks ”
“ I appreciate the work and effort into getting my car repaired, on a Saturday without an appointment, after our car wouldn't start. I also like the seating area, its comfy. Dillon was a great help the whole way through. I appreciate his patience, and jumping in to help the mechanic to get my car done before closing! KUDOS! ”
“ Great customer service and great technician. Thank you so much. You guys did great job to my vehicle. Thank you. Enjoy your day and weekend. ”
“ Vince was friendly and easy to deal with ”
“ Dillon was knowledgeable and great! He assured me everything would be taken care of and delivered. Thank you Dillon!!! ”
“ Great service from Yaskara and James! ”
“ It was fast ”
“ Great buying experience earlier this week @ Honda of El Cajon. Big thanks to Steve Le, Miguel Torres, Rick and my guy, James in finance!! No high pressure sales, they listened to my needs, and made the process run smoothly! Appreciate your time a patience. Thanks again! ”
“ Excellent service from Migual Hernandez and of course the new Civic Sport is a spectacular piece of engineering! THX to Migual and the whole team!!! ”
“ I purchased my Honda yesterday I recommend Haydar he help me had lots of patience 🙂 he was definitely not salesguy that is pushing you to buy everything was done at my pace gives you all the info needed Honestly thank you 😊 Haydar great customer service and I got the car I wanted cheers to that ”
“ Dillon was very helpful and kind. As well as he responded very timely to all my questions! ”
“ My service representative Moose was fantastic. Customer service was second to none. ”
“ Jose was very communicative and very helpful in getting maintenance done on my car. ”
“ Miguel Hernandez, Bashir and James Q were very professional. They made the transaction seamless. They worked with me and even stayed extra hours to get me a low interest rate and low monthly payment. They didn’t pressure me so much to make the sale which I appreciated. They asked the right questions and I ended up getting the vehicle that I needed. Definitely 5 stars and highly recommend. ”
“ excelente Experience, Grey Costumer Service, Dillon is profesional and Answer All My Questions 😁 ”
“ Staff was professional and friendly. They worked hard to make the deal with us. We were able to accomplish our goals ”
“ Provide excellent customer service. Reached out to offer earlier appointment for recall service repair. ”
“ Dillon was very helpful and courteous. Got me in ans out quickly. ”
“ Good understanding staff , Steven is wonderful . Hot all my questions answered about the problem of my Honda ”
“ I Was having issues with my car key locking and unlocking my car. Called Honda and spoke to Dillion, he advised I come in so he can check it out and was able to squeeze me in. Dillion found the issue and got me out of there within an hour. Thank you Dillion for a positive experience because of you it’s 4 stars! The one star missing was because I had to replace my car key and Honda charged $300 + .. why so much?!? ”
“ Had several great experiences with Honda of El Cajon, I purchased my 2016 Honda Civic , 2018 Honda CRV and 2012 Honda Civic there. I take my vehicles to get serviced here because I always get such great customer service from my advisor James Greachan he always ensures the best route to keep my vehicles running great. James is kind and professional always timely . The service mechanic are incredible fast honest and reliable! Always appreciate the support of Honda of El Cajon ”