Worst Car Lease Deals October 2026: Avoid These 50 Models
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These are the 50 worst lease deals we track in October 2026, ranked from worst up. The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD is at the bottom for the second month running at 2.09% LVR, $799 a month with $8,319 due at signing on a $49,295 truck.
Of the 283 advertised leases we reviewed, 77 land in walk-away territory at 1.50% or worse, up from 55 of 206 in September. Of the 50 below, 23 are new to this list, including seven versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLE.
We rank every advertised lease offer by Lease Value Ratio, which means we can tell you which ones to avoid as easily as which ones to take.- The GMC Sierra 2500HD is the worst lease we track at 2.09% LVR, the second month in a row at the bottom
- Seven versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLE coupe and cabriolet are new to this list, every one rated between 1.57% and 1.63%
- Of 283 advertised leases, 77 sit at 1.50% or worse, about 27% of the market
- The Ford Expedition got worse again. Its payment rose to $999 and its ratio went from 1.77% to 1.83%
I flag these deals every month because the maths doesn’t work, whichever brand is behind them. A lease at 1.50% or worse means you’re paying more each month, relative to what the car costs, than most people would accept if they saw the numbers side by side.
The Mercedes CLE is the one that stands out to me this month. Seven versions of it are new to this list, from $729 to $1,089 a month, and every one rates between 1.57% and 1.63%. When a whole model line lands here at once, the trim you pick won’t save you. The lease program is the problem.
Worst EV lease deals
All three of these are 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQ models, at 1.83% to 1.91%. Electrified leases are usually where the best value sits: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 at 0.95% is the best EV lease we track.
Worst luxury lease deals
Porsche has two of these three. The gas Macan’s payment rose $50 this month, which took it from 1.87% to 1.95%, and the Macan Electric asks the same payment with $1,680 more at signing.
Worst SUV lease deals
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is second-worst on the whole list for the second month running. The Ford Expedition got worse again, and the GMC Yukon XL is new with $10,489 due at signing.
Worst truck lease deals
GMC has two of these three, including the Sierra EV at 1.66%, which asks $10,559 at signing on a 24-month term. The best truck lease we track is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 1.07%.
Worst sedan lease deals
No true sedan makes the bottom three cars this month. The worst are a 2025 Ford Mustang on a 48-month lease, a Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The worst-rated sedan, the Hyundai Elantra N at 1.60%, sits at #35 on the full list.
All 50 worst lease deals ranked
All 50 of the worst-rated lease offers for October 2026, ranked from worst up.
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Sourced from manufacturer websites October 2, 2026. Ranked worst first by value ratio. Offers vary by region and credit score.
Find a better deal instead
Every category above has a stronger alternative elsewhere on this site. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV at 0.94% is the best lease we track overall. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 at 0.95% leads full EVs, the Volvo XC40 at 0.97% leads luxury, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 1.07% is the best truck lease.
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