Buy vs Lease near Hartford, CT

Buy vs Lease near Hartford, CT

There are two ways you can secure a new car at Watertown Mitsubishi and that is through buying or leasing. While some believe that these methods are the same, we’re here to explain how they’re different. Let’s continue reading this guide to identify how they work and which one may fit your situation. 

Buying

The most common route to getting a new vehicle is simply by purchasing the model from our lot. Drivers have the option to buy the car through a lump sum payment, but it’s more practical to apply for financing. This path allows you to spread out your earnings while commuting through the Hartford region every day and provides long-term benefits like building credit. Additionally, you’ll get to enjoy the advantages of a powertrain and vehicle warranties. These declarations are designed to ensure the quality of the car and come with little to no-cost services. Once you’ve fulfilled your agreement and paid off the total balance, you’ll have a choice to sell your model to us as a trade-in and use it to buy another vehicle.

Leasing

Are you interested in cruising around Asylum Avenue in a new vehicle every few years? It may be best to invest in a lease. The short-term contract is designed to give the same benefits as if you’re buying a factory-fresh car, but there are mileage restrictions you must agree to before the keys are transferred to your possession. After accepting the conditions of the arrangement, you’ll have an opportunity to complete registration requirements as well as acquiring the appropriate insurance policy. As you get closer to the expiration date, the lease servicer will give you an option to keep the car and switch to financing or exchange your lease to get another vehicle. If you want to go another route, simply allow the agreement to end. For more details, speak to our Finance Department team.

Which Is Better for You?

Buying and leasing really depends on the driver. If you want an asset that can be utilized at a later date, then purchasing a car may be better. However, shoppers who rather not have the responsibility of ownership should go with a lease. One of the major differences between these two methods is duration. Financing usually takes up to seven years, while the rental arrangement has a maximum length of four years. Plus, a lease has less expensive installments because the amount generated by contract is based on the depreciated value of the car. Meanwhile, the financing method is determined by the retail price. Whichever option you choose, you’ll be behind the wheel of a new model while traveling on Interstate 84. For a comprehensive consultation, visit our location during business hours.

Can You Buy a Car After Leasing It?

  • Yes, one of the benefits to leasing a car is being able to finance it after the previous contract expires.

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Mariluz Almodovar
Mariluz Almodovar
GOOGLE
7-10-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Thank you for all the support in buying my new car (Original) Gracias por todo el apoyo para la compra de mi nuevo carro

Ruben Madera
Ruben Madera
GOOGLE
7-10-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Great service thanks to the seller CRISTIAN GUAMAN….FOR SERVING US (Original) Buen servicio gracias al vendedor CRISTIAN GUAMAN….POR ATENDERNOS

Pedro Cardona
Pedro Cardona
GOOGLE
7-10-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Excellent customer service. Thank you, Cristian Guaman. (Original) Buen servicio al cliente.Gracias Cristian Guaman .

pj
pj
GOOGLE
7-7-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Yarelys was amazing and super kind!!!

Ray. Cab
Ray. Cab
GOOGLE
7-3-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

best of the best really fast and friendly cristian guaman, the best of the best this man it’s pretty honestly, and trust man, didn’t even see him in person and he already was working on everything oh men the best of the best

Bayron Carranza
Bayron Carranza
GOOGLE
7-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

It was really good experience he was a good sell man

Alejandro Nieves Jr
Alejandro Nieves Jr
GOOGLE
6-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
scotty J
scotty J
GOOGLE
6-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The people were amazing, yarelys was extremely helpful and patient willing to answer any question you have everyone is very friendly and willing to help with whatever you need. Awesome place, very good experience

Jen D.
Jen D.
GOOGLE
6-27-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had a great experience working with Yareli Ortiz. She was very friendly, helpful, and made the whole process so much easier. She answered all my questions, kept me informed every step of the way, and never made me feel pressured. You can tell she really cares about her customers and wants to help you find the right car. If you’re looking to buy a car, I definitely recommend asking for Yareli!

Kimberly Rodriguez
Kimberly Rodriguez
GOOGLE
6-26-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Faith was lovey greeted us at the door and she helped us out with everything I definitely would come back! The best customer service I had in a long time.

Juan Florentino
Juan Florentino
GOOGLE
6-22-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, delighted to work with Joal (Original) Excelente servicio encantado de trabajar con joal

Michelle Daigle
Michelle Daigle
GOOGLE
6-19-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had a great experience purchasing my 23 Tesla Model Y at Watertown Mitsubishi. Christian was super friendly, super knowledgeable about my car & Car facts. He really made the process seamless which was appreciated and very easy.

kyaire jones
kyaire jones
GOOGLE
6-18-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
tonia holl
tonia holl
GOOGLE
6-17-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great experience

Juan Cardenas
Juan Cardenas
GOOGLE
6-13-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

It was a nice experience with everyone especially Cristian and Kevin.

Kj Williams
Kj Williams
GOOGLE
6-12-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Faith made sure I got the car I wanted an made me understand the whole process ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

sarah sadriu
sarah sadriu
GOOGLE
6-9-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an excellent experience at this dealership! From the moment I walked in, everyone was welcoming and professional. My salesperson was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process.

Elle Crociata
Elle Crociata
GOOGLE
6-6-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Faith was very helpful during the process. Explained things as needed and was generally very nice.

Yeltsin Colón
Yeltsin Colón
GOOGLE
6-6-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Christian was my sales guy, the guy was very diligent and funny good experience and the have good deals

Elizabeth Roman
Elizabeth Roman
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) I am very grateful to the staff; they treated me very well and I left very satisfied. Thank you for your kindness. (Original) Estoy bien agradecida con el personal me atendieron muy bien y salí bien satisfecha grasias por su buen trato

José Barreto
José Barreto
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great service and bilingual I work with the sale man Cristian excellent work and flexible he took the extra mile to help and make it happen at an price range I wanted

Malik Wooten
Malik Wooten
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Amazing car salesperson faith go to her for all your cars needs she’s the best

Valdizar Gomes
Valdizar Gomes
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The best

Wilnelia Marrero
Wilnelia Marrero
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Monique Boswell
Monique Boswell
GOOGLE
6-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Joal is the best, help me a lot getting me out of my Audi into a new 2024 Tesla I love it! Thank you Watertown Mitsubishi!

Cynthia Salaverry
Cynthia Salaverry
GOOGLE
5-31-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Christian, the sales advisor, was incredibly supportive. He helped me from the very beginning to finally take a car home. His support was 100% until the very end of the sale. There's nothing better than working with them! 🤝 ⭐️ (Original) El apoyo de Christian el asesor de venta fue lo máximo, me apoyó desde el inicio, para poder llevar un carro a casa. Apoyo al 100% y hasta el final de la venta. Nada mejor que trabajar con ellos 🤝 ⭐️

David Jackson
David Jackson
GOOGLE
5-30-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

It is a great place and the people are nice and helpful

Mark Garbatini
Mark Garbatini
GOOGLE
5-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Fell in love with a BMW x5 and needed to get in it fairly quick and my sales girl Faith made it happen she was great awesome personality and helped me a lot and the rest of the crew was awsome !!!!

Nomar Perez
Nomar Perez
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Joal was a perfect salesman very professional nice smile, very welcoming he took his time to find the right price for my vehicle, I would definitely recommend to anyone who decides to buy a vehicle.

Enock Francini Virgile
Enock Francini Virgile
GOOGLE
5-23-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) I recommend this dealership to anyone wanting a new car. I recommend Cristian; buy from him, and thanks to the finance company that worked its magic. (Original) Recomiendo este dealer para todos los que quieran un Nuevo Auto les recomiendo a Cristian compren con El y gracias al financiero que hizo el milagro

Patricio Ponce
Patricio Ponce
GOOGLE
5-23-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Excellent service from everyone! And Cristhian, the advisor, took care of finding viable options to get what we were looking for! (Original) Excelente atención de parte de todos! Y Cristhian el asesor se encargo de buscar las opciones viables para obtener lo que bus buscabamos con ellos!

Marc Berrios
Marc Berrios
GOOGLE
5-19-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great guy and good sales.

Yeury Mateo
Yeury Mateo
GOOGLE
5-17-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Yarelys was awesome through the process of acquiring my tesla vehicle was in great condition. I have specific instructions negotiated for like a week and she absolutely worked with me to get me the deal I was looking for. I highly highly recommend Yarelys for anyone looking to purchase, you want the best deal possible that’s person 💪🏽 thank you again yarelys for the treatment and for working with me I know I wasn’t easy to deal with 🙏🏽

Nicholas Roman
Nicholas Roman
GOOGLE
5-17-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Pleasantly surprised at a painless dealership experience! Joal, Kevin, and Val made it easy for a new car purchase from haggling to the finance paperwork. No pressure either! I came wired up for no reason haha. Sunday hours are a huge bonus.

Zuhlay Velez
Zuhlay Velez
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Went to Watertown Mitsubishi looking for a new car when lovely saleswoman Yarelys came out to extend her services. She was very helpful, genuine, pleasant to get along with, made sure I was comfortable, bilingual in Spanish, & overall assisted a ton with getting the best deal. 1000000% recommend to get your next car with Yarelys!! She gets a 15/10 stars in my book!

Cmo Cashz
Cmo Cashz
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Very helpful joal was kind patience and got the job done. Quick easy

Blanca Perez
Blanca Perez
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star
Andy King
Andy King
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Excellent team. They did everything possible to help me get a vehicle. (Original) Exelente Equipo Hicieron Todo lo posible para Ayudarme a Conseguir Un Vehiculo.

THIAGO DAVY VAZ
THIAGO DAVY VAZ
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

My friends bought a used vehicle for my family as a surprised gift at this location. They gave our friends an awesome price and deal for the used vehicle. The gentleman responsible even filled it with gasoline with his own funds to help our church friends. 🥰 I wish there were more kind people like this who have emotional intelligence and knows how to provide excellent customer service support and help with the registration. I'm grateful for you knowing how to respond via phone contact with kindness and courtesy in a urgent sensitive time when my wife just had a surgery and a newborn baby 🍼at home. God bless this kind gentleman responsible for helping us receive such an amazing gift 🎁 🚗. Thank you, I hope you continue in helping those in need with gratitude and love in your heart like you helped our family 🎁🚗 Thanks Kevin & Marco. Cheers 🏆

Sharmilla Watson
Sharmilla Watson
GOOGLE
5-16-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I am extremely happy to say that Faith was our agent for today at Mitsubishi in Watertown. She was really good at helping us to get into our new Tesla. It was a flawless process! I recommend her! Thank you Faith! Keep up the great work!

Marc Hobson
Marc Hobson
GOOGLE
5-15-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Faith was wonderful with helping me today with all my questions & needs she is a true sales women & gets the job done

Ronald Revil
Ronald Revil
GOOGLE
5-14-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) I had a great experience with this dealer, no stress at all, super fast. Highly recommended, Cristian and Joal, thank you for everything. (Original) Tuve una bonita experiencia en este delear, nada estrés super rápido recomendado cristian y joal gracias por todo

Aaron Roderick
Aaron Roderick
GOOGLE
5-14-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Faith was amazing from start to finish. She came outside to assist without me having to ask. She was very soft spoken but direct at the same time. She was very patient and helped me through this difficult process with precision. She worked hard for two days straight and made sure we got the deal done the right way. Definitely a great experience. Faith, Thank you again.

Stephen Bacchiocchi
Stephen Bacchiocchi
GOOGLE
7-4-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Empty Star
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