

Compare Buying and Leasing a Subaru From Subaru of San Bernardino
Are you looking for a new Subaru to fit your west coast lifestyle but you're not sure if you should buy or lease? Luckily, our Subaru sales professionals at Subaru of San Bernardino are experienced in meeting the unique and specific needs of our customers and helping San Bernardino Subaru drivers decide whether ownership or lessee status fits their needs better. With that experience in mind, we're happy to not only help you find the right new Subaru, we're excited to guide you to the best way for you to drive home in a new Subaru.
Buying a New Subaru at Subaru of San Bernardino
If you're not intimidated by commitment, buying a Subaru can be a worthwhile and rewarding experience. Subaru vehicles are not only some of the most affordable new models on the market, they're also among the most reliable--95% of Subaru vehicles sold in the past ten years are still on the road today. That kind of longevity and continued performance as well as coveted features like standard all-wheel drive and fantastic gas mileage helps your Subaru retain its value. To recap, here are a few key reasons why we recommend buying a Subaru from Subaru of San Bernardino:
- Affordable purchase price
- Great finance incentives available
- A Subaru retains its value well
- 95% of Subaru sold in the last 10 years still on the road
Leasing a New Subaru From Subaru of San Bernardino
For a variety of reasons, you may decide it's better to lease your new Subaru rather than purchasing it. Leasing a new Subaru is a great way to get to know the features, performance, and personality of a Subaru before locking yourself into a long term commitment. When you lease, you don't have to worry about paying the interest on a major loan and if you feel a different Subaru model fits your needs better, you can trade out at the end of your lease period. Leasing is great if you're a person who needs options and with the ability to extend your lease or purchase the lease vehicle at the end of the term, options are plentiful. So why lease?
- Subaru of San Bernardino lease specials
- Short term commitment with low payments
- Opportunity to get to know a vehicle before buying
Buying | ![]() | Leasing |
Sizable down payment | Money Down | Less up front money |
Higher monthly payment | Monthly Payment | Lower monthly payment (up to 60% lower) |
Negotiated trade-in value | Trade-in | No trade in hassle or negotiation |
Responsible for maintenance costs after warranty expires | Warranty | Less maintenance - typically always under warranty |
GAP protection not included - added expense to purchase | GAP Protection | GAP protection included |
Stagnant technology based on what was in effect at time of purchase | Technology | Technology obsolescence protection |
No loyalty incentives | Loyalty | Lease loyalty incentives |
Eligible for all dealer incentives | Incentives | Eligible for all dealer incentives |
Potential negative equity if you sell your car before it is paid off | Equity | No chance of negative equity |
Not required to maintain vehicle, but since you may eventually own it, why wouldn't you? | Program Maintenance | Responsible for program maintenance per manufacturers recommendation or you may be charged excess wear and tear |
The negotiated price of a new vehicle is the same | Vehicle Price | The negotiated price of a new vehicle is the same |
Insurance payments are the same | Insurance | Insurance payments are the same |
Purchase or Lease a New Subaru Near Riverside and Fontana, California at Subaru of San Bernardino
When you're looking for a new vehicle that befits the adventurous nature of life in California, find a new Subaru here at Subaru of San Bernardino. We're proud to be your Riverside area premier, full-service Subaru dealership with a great selection of new Subaru models as well as certified pre-owned Subaru vehicles available at great prices. We also offer fantastic new Subaru specials so you can save big, whether you decide to purchase or lease. That's not all--our state-of-the-art service department (where we offer money-saving service specials) is the place to go for dependable Subaru maintenance. We carry a full selection of genuine Subaru parts and accessories when you'd rather get it done yourself. If you have a Subaru in mind, we'll be happy to schedule your test drive when you call us at (877) 501-8065, then come by and see us at 645 Auto Center Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92408, where we'll make it worth the trip from nearby Colton or Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
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