Buy vs Lease near Arlington, VA

At Sheehy Honda of Alexandria, you'll find plenty of Honda cars to pick from. In addition to narrowing down your choice to the right model that meets your needs, you'll also need to decide on a payment plan. Because we have buying and leasing offers, it's always a good idea to know the perks of each ahead of time.

Buying

Financing, or buying, has been the go-to method of obtaining a car for quite some time. Doing this means you'll eventually gain full ownership of a vehicle, so you won't have to make a monthly contribution toward a Honda Civic Sedan or Pilot's overall cost. In comparison to the following option we discuss, financing a vehicle allows you to pick from a brand-new model or a pre-owned version. That way, you'll have a greater selection to better envision yourself visiting the Lincoln Memorial with your family. Once your model is entirely paid off, you're free to do with it as you please — including trading it in when you want to change things up.

Leasing

If you're keen on the idea of showing off a new Honda vehicle to your peers on a more frequent basis, you may be more amenable to a leasing contract. This is a temporary alternative to financing that puts you in possession of a factory-fresh car for two to four years. During that time, your earnings will go toward the depreciation instead of being forced to chip away at the overall cost. That number is partially dependent on a mileage limit, so be sure to think about how far and often you drive on a regular basis. Once your term ends, you'll have the choice to test out another Honda to cruise down Pennsylvania Avenue, finance the residual balance for the model that you currently have, or close out your contract altogether in order to pursue other means of transportation.

Which Should I Choose?

Now that you know more about what to expect from each payment route, it's time to pick one. If you could use more pointers on which works for you, we'd like to assist! Financing is a better option for folks who want to eventually not have the burden of a monthly payment. You may also want to opt for this avenue if you tend to travel outside of Arlington often, since a mileage limit is a strict parameter when leasing. On the other hand, if you are keen on the idea of piloting every car in the Honda lineup, leasing is definitely the way to go. You'll also benefit from a more customized rate, since the aforementioned limit and term length determine what you'll owe on a monthly basis. Feel free to contact us to gain more insight!

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Best pricing in the area!

Paulo V

6-17-2026

“ Sheehy Honda of Alexandria offered the best pricing in the area, and as expected, the quality and reliability of Honda were reflected in their customer service as well. We had the pleasure of working with Ayesha, who was energetic and focused on helping us find the right car rather than simply selling the brand. Although we encountered a minor issue during the transaction, Ayesha and the management team were quick to step in and ensure everything was handled fairly and professionally. Both Ayesha and Nicholas kept us informed throughout the entire process and provided excellent customer service from start to finish. Their communication, dedication, and willingness to help made our experience a positive one. We would definitely recommend Sheehy Honda of Alexandria to our friends. Thank you, Sheehy Honda of Alexandria! ”

Outstanding

Mike H

6-29-2026

“ Outstanding. The team was incredible to work with. I am very satisfied! ”

Great place to purchase a vehicle.

Popkorn Pimpn

2-9-2024

“ Great place to purchase a vehicle. They are very honest, open, and upfront with pricing and the quality of the vehicle that I purchased. They are very helpful in fixing any issues that may arise in my new vehicle. Our salesman gave me plenty of time to drive the vehicle. No pressure salesperson. The financing department was exceptional in explaining the contract and stipulations. Any questions we had. They answered and made sure I was a satisfied customer. The manager was very helpful. They were fast and efficient with any questions and answers. I would recommend Sheehy to anyone who wants to buy a quality vehicle and be treated with dignity and respect the whole time. Very polite people. ”

Sheehy Honda of Alexandria is a wonderful place to get a car and get treated extremely well.

Nita Diggs

2-9-2024

“ Let me just saying this was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. My husband My Daughter and myself walked into the dealership to buy her a car. Upon arriving Mag (I changed his name to Mr.Magnificent ”

I wish I could give Sheehy Honda of Alexandria a 10 star rating.

Kabrina Johnson

2-9-2024

“ I wish I could give Sheehy Honda of Alexandria a 10 star rating. From the moment I walked into the door to signing the last page of documents, the experience was immaculate. After visiting another Honda dealership and having the less than a 1 star experience the previous day, visiting sheehy was a breath of fresh air. Pablo Ahmed assisted my husband and I upon walking into the dealership. We knew exactly what we were looking for and did not want to be hassled and coerced into purchasing. He listen to our needs and presented us with our options. He was very attentive, professional and straight forward. After a few minutes we met with chuck ( I believe he was the finance manager), he was very professional, respectful and answered every question that arose. He was very forthright and within no time we sealed a deal for our new 2024 Honda Accord. The finance manager who handled our documentation was very professional, he explained everything very thoroughly and we were in and out in no time. Overall, this was by far the best car buying experience I have ever had. Thank you to the Sheehy team for fantastic customer service. You all were so warm and welcoming and my husband and I left the dealership feeling proud of our purchase. ”

I will definitely be bringing my car back.

Joseph Jolley

2-9-2024

“ I went to get a state inspection and emissions done and also get a recall checked out on my 2022 civic. It was a little late in the day so I wasn’t sure if they would have time for me. The service manager (Vijay) was extremely helpful and swift to get my car moving along into the shop so no time was wasted and was also helping out the only service advisor (Richard) that was there. Both were very polite and helpful and Richard even advised that I didn’t need an emissions since my car was still 3 years new so he saved me $28. my car was in and out in no time and all the staff there was awesome. I will definitely be bringing my car back. ”

Sheehy has earned our business, trust, and we definitely plan to continue purchasing from them in the future.

Marta Martinez

2-9-2024

“ Recently purchased a brand new 2024 Honda at Sheehy. Can’t be more grateful from their attentiveness and great customer service during the whole purchasing process. After visiting a different Honda dealership that was probably not interested in selling based on their poor attention and customer service, we chose to visit Sheehy and we have zero regrets coming here. From the initial interaction with Roxy and Nzodo, they both were very welcoming and did their best to give us a great deal with everything explained very well and honestly. We were motivated and chose to immediately purchase the vehicle with them and not look for other dealerships. At the end, the finance manager made the purchasing/payment process very smooth and clear and we left with a brand new Honda. Sheehy has earned our business, trust, and we definitely plan to continue purchasing from them in the future. ”