Leasing can be a viable option for those looking to keep monthly costs down, but any kind of value can be thrown out the window when it comes to the Lexus LFA. The Japanese automaker announced a leasing program for the LFA on Thursday, with the supercar’s payments equating to a Hyundai Accent per month.
With a base price of $375,000, no one expected Lexus to offer a $199/month lease for the LFA, but the real world costs of leasing the supercar is nothing short of astounding.
Before the real costs can even be totaled, those wanting to lease the LFA will have to come up with a $10,000 ordering deposit, followed by a $700 acquisition fee and a credit check. If the applicant passes the first round of checks, another $50,000 deposit is required, followed by a more extensive credit check.
Once all of that is cleared, Lexus requires a lump sum of $297,562.56 for its 1Pay Lease system which breaks down to 24 monthly payments of $12,398.44. At the end of the lease period, Lexus will offer the option to purchase the LFA for the tidy sum of $93,750.
However, those numbers are based on the entry-level LFA model. Buyers can load on the options – including a $20,000 matte paint option – easily pushing the LFA’s price tag over the $400,000 mark. On the bright side, Lexus’ lease does allow for 15,000 miles per year, which is probably 14,000 miles more than the car will actually be used.
