Buy vs Lease in Paris, TX

Buy vs Lease in Paris, TX

A hotly contested topic in the automotive space is whether it is better to buy or lease a vehicle. The answer is, as expected, not a simple yes or no. The following guide provided by Mathews Honda of Paris seeks to help our customer base understand the differences between each financing agreement. Once you’ve finished reading, you’ll have the tools necessary to come to an informed decision!

Buying

Purchasing a Honda vehicle, like other products, involves paying for its retail price with the intent to own the car. However, because it is no ordinary expense, many will often pay the sticker price over time. This method of acquisition is known as financing, which makes the process more financially feasible for many of our clients. The agreement typically lasts between four to seven years, and many will often bring a down payment with them to lessen what they pay month to month. Some will also elect to trade in the model they’ve been driving through Paris, TX, as a form of equity towards the car, which helps further diminish costs. 

Leasing

A leasing agreement can be thought of as a temporary means of car ownership, which has been a popular route for numerous customers of ours looking for a fresh way to commute to Leon Williams Park. Rather than making payments towards the vehicle’s sticker price, leasing instead takes those remittances and applies it to the model’s projected depreciation over the course of two to four years. This negotiation only applies to new Honda cars, which you’re given a chance to purchase at the end of the agreement. Your other two options are to cancel the contract or continue to lease a factory-fresh vehicle once you’ve traded in the current one you’ve been driving.

Which Option Is Best?

Several factors are to be considered when trying to decide between leasing or buying your next car. They boil down to finances, long-term goals, and driving habits. For example, if you want to remain in the know regarding infotainment development, leasing gives you a chance to upgrade your CR-V in as little as two years. The payments that you’ll make within that time frame will also be cheaper than if you had instead gone down the path of financing. However, purchasing an Accord could be wiser if you venture to the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site and countless other attractions with your little ones. That is because you aren’t subject to annual mileage allotments, which a leasing agreement calls for between 10,000 and 15,000 miles yearly. There are other factors to consider in this decision as well, and if you are stuck between them, contact us so we can help you out!

Am I Still Responsible for Maintenance Costs in a Leasing Agreement?

  • Generally speaking, yes, you are responsible for maintaining your vehicle and the associated costs. 

You Can Buy or Lease a Car at Our Location!

Dealership Information

Testimonials

I highly recommend Matthews Honda of Paris if you’re interested in a good deal and a good experience.

Allan Hawkins
4-12-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

This is the third time I’ve dealt with John Mathews dealerships. Each time has been excellent. John and his team are very attentive to questions, very informative, and when a decision is made, they make things happen very quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Matthews Honda of Paris if you’re interested in a good deal and a good experience.

They are professional, speedy, and make you feel like family.

Candice Hagler
4-6-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Honda in Paris TX is great. I expressed having a difficult time getting off work and being able to get my car in during their business hours, and Jeremy said, “Don’t worry we can come get it from your job, and bring it back to you free of charge.” They are professional, speedy, and make you feel like family. I have been going here for all my service for a few years now, and have never been disappointed.

I highly recommend this dealership and team.

Gwendolyn Parker
3-30-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Christian and Rickey are professional and kind. They were efficient and courteous every step of the way and were able to get me into the car I needed without any hassle. I highly recommend this dealership and team.

I wish I could give 10 STARS!!

Tyler Tongson
3-25-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Brandy White is amazing!! ALWAYS very friendly, helpful, informative and great communication. We have our aftermarket vehicles serviced and repaired here whenever needed and it’s always a great experience and everything gets done correctly and in a timely manner!! Thank you so much not only for taking care of us but also what y'all do for the community! I wish I could give 10 STARS!!

The staff was helpful and friendly from the moment I pulled up.

Kim Mullens
3-21-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The staff was helpful and friendly from the moment I pulled up. Chris took good care of me and helped me through the process. He has followed up several times to make sure I'm happy and to answer any questions that might have come up.

Much better experience than most of my prior ones in other dealerships.

Daniel Morris
3-17-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I came in with my girlfriend to look at a potential new vehicle after they looked at working on her previous Honda. It was more worth it to trade in and Braden helped us along the way. He made it fast, he was humorous, polite, and easy going. Much better experience than most of my prior ones in other dealerships. Highly recommend the dealership and Braden.

We always love buying our cars from you!!

Janis Parton
3-14-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Stopped in to get a small issue with my 2024 Honda CRV fixed today and ended up trading it in on a beautiful 2025 Honda CRV!! Thanks to Chris and Rickey for making the car buying process fast with no pressure. We always love buying our cars from you!!

Great experience all the way around!!

Nichole Barrick
3-11-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Jackson Abney was our sales person and he is absolutely wonderful! All the staff we had any experience with were absolutely amazing. Great experience all the way around!!

Awesome staff!

Kayly Mckeown
3-3-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Braden baker was awesome! I came in really needing a car and he took care of me. I will be reccomending everyone come here to get a car! Awesome staff! Also big thank you to jakob hendricks and ricky they are awesome as well!! Big thank you to the honda family.

Definitely will continue to buy our Hondas from Mathews Honda

Jake Wayne
2-28-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

5th vehicle we have bought from Mathews. As always Sam Dees is an absolute professional and about as friendly as they come when it comes to a salesmen. Sales manager Mr. Rickey is very upfront with info and does not beat around the bush about things. Both go above and beyond to make sure you are getting what you want for terms that are agreeable for you. Definitely will continue to buy our Hondas from Mathews Honda. 5 out of 5 stars!

This service team was fast, responsive, and professional

Kevin T
2-13-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

This service team was fast, responsive, and professional. I drove an extra 30 min to them instead of “the other” Honda dealership nearby because I was able to talk to an actual person instead of an answering machine when I called. Jeremy was top notch.

Easy to talk with and didn’t make us feel pressured.

Jennifer Simpson
2-7-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Chris Cheek did a great job showing us all the details on the car. He was easy to talk with and didn’t make us feel pressured.

Feels like family the way they treated us

The Davon Official
1-30-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Wife and I were shopping around for a trade in, came across Mathews Honda of Paris where they provide great pricing for used vehicles and help work with you to get the best price. Jackson Abney and Jakob Hendricks made the process so painless and easy, it was a quick in and out for us. Feels like family the way they treated us and would recommend anyone to shop with this dealership!

Jackson was absolutely WONDERFUL

Haley Rosson
1-28-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Jackson was absolutely WONDERFUL. highly recommended!!!

Braden was super helpful and answered all my questions

Alexis Elkins
1-23-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Braden was super helpful and answered all my questions and I feel very well taken care of. The process was super easy and I would with out a doubt buy here again

Matthew Honda of Paris has always been the best.

Theda Watkins
1-18-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Matthew Honda of Paris has always been the best. They always take care of me. I've purchased my last five vehicle there will continue to do business with them. So if your looking to buy a vehicle go see Sam Dees and Tim Anderson.

This is the only dealership that I have my car serviced at!

Trevor O'Neal
1-16-2025
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Great service! Great staff! This is the only dealership that I have my car serviced at! Keep up the great work! Kirk Kyle is an awesome Service Manager!

Thank you Sam for treating us like family!

Paula Brown
8-13-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

My growing family needed a bigger vehicle and Sam Dees was FANTASTIC about getting us in what we needed. The whole team at Mathews Honda was super gracious and attentive to our needs. We had our kids with us and they even have a kids room for when the kids get a little restless. Thank you Sam for treating us like family!

Thanks again Jeremy! I will send everyone your way!

Laci Coker
8-13-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I have bought all my cars from Honda of Paris but this last time was my favorite! From standing in the rain looking at cars, being patient with me living out of town, communicating mainly via text, and all my 1000 questions Jeremy Smith was such a blessing to work with the whole time. As I drove away I was so impressed with him and know he will make the process so great for other Honda lovers and people looking to drive their dream car off the lot. Thanks again Jeremy! I will send everyone your way!

Matthew Stuart was great to work with on my car trade.

Adriann Bezner
8-13-2024
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Matthew Stuart was great to work with on my car trade. He listened and was impressive with his promptness at meeting my needs and wants. I was not excited to have to trade my current vehicle, but had to for my next season of life, Matthew was understanding and met the needs without any pressure and had incredible patience.

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