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Buy vs. Lease Calculator

Should you buy or lease your furniture? Find out by entering your furniture costs in the orange box and press your TAB key. Don't know your furniture costs? Use our Furniture Budget Calculator.

FINANCIAL COMPARISON
PAYING CASH VS.LEASE FINANCING (FMV not to exceed 5%)
Term of Lease 60 Months

 

 

 

 

Paying Cash

 

LEASE FINANCING

 

 

 

 

 

Enter Your Equipment Cost ->

Equipment Cost

 

 

 

 

Loss of Income
Income accrued on principal (12% OVER 60 MONTHS)*

Monthly Lease Payment

       

Less 40% tax paid

 

 

 

 

 

Total Net Income lost

Total of all lease payments (2190 X 60)

 

 

Pre-Tax Cost of Equipment

Pre-Tax Cost of Equipment

 

 

 

 

Less Tax Savings
Depreciation of principal amount
@ 40%

Less Tax Savings
Monthly write-off of total
@ 40%

 

 

Post-Tax Cost of Equipment

Post-Tax Cost of Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

FMV Buyout
5% of principal**
(less tax savings)

 

 

Total Net Cost of Equipment

Total Net Cost of Equipment

 

 

 

 

Average Cost per Month

Average Cost per Month

 

 

 

 

Lessee Saves:

 

Per Month

 

 

Per Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

60 Month Term

 

* Source: Dun & Bradstreet,1998. D&B research shows that the average company receives a 12% return on every dollar of working capital that is re-invested. ** In most circumstances, we are able to cap the FMV buyout at not to exceed 5%

Leasing is one of the most popular methods of financing an office furniture purchase. Alfred Williams & Co. and our strategic partners can offer you flexible plans to meet your budget. Contact us today to get more information on leasing.