Best California lease deals right now
Pick a car and terms to see the final payment for your credit tier.
Prices checked Nov 7, 2026, 1:30 AM PST
Tax included. Due at signing is on each card. Hunter Lease service fee $195 is separate.
We compared the whole market: 155,263 new cars of the models in the Hunter Lease catalog at franchise dealers within 100 miles of Los Angeles as of November 7, 2026.
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Hunter Lease checks its prices against the whole market: as of November 7, 2026, franchise dealers within 100 miles of Los Angeles had 155,263 new cars of the models in the Hunter Lease catalog. Hunter Lease shows the lowest final payment for lease deals ranked by Hunter Score as of that date: $231 a month with tax, 2027 Hyundai Kona SE FWD, 24-month lease, 7,500 miles a year, $3,000 due at signing, ZIP 90210.
Card payments are calculated for credit tier 1 and ZIP 90210. Each card shows its term and miles per year.
Live deals, ranked by Hunter Score
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Stock updated November 7, 2026 at 7:11 AM PST.
Payments include 10.25% sales tax for ZIP 90210, $3,000 due at signing, credit tier 1 on approved credit, 7,500 miles a year (10,000 for Kia and Honda, 5,000 for Nissan). The rate is the CDTFA rate for this ZIP; the exact rate follows the registration address, and some ZIPs span two rates. Each car is priced at its lowest-payment term. Catalog data as of 11/07/2026, 12:05 PM PST.
2027 Hyundai Kona Gas SE FWD $231/mo2026 Hyundai Kona Gas Limited AWD $244/moThe best-scored car deals in California
Updated November 2026
Every trim with its payment, due at signing, term, and Hunter Score already set. The money factor and every fee are open right on the page.
Every deal gets one honest number, the Hunter Score from 0 to 100, so you can see how close it is to the best price for that car before you talk to anyone.
Curated and reviewed by Azat Cutliahmetov, California DMV license #21138- All-in price, money factor and drive-off shown up front
- Ranked by Hunter Score, not by who paid to sit on top
- Lease or finance, your choice, with bilingual support
What the Hunter Score actually measures
The Hunter Score is one number from 0 to 100. On a lease it is the monthly payment as a percent of MSRP, the 1% rule: the lower that share, the higher the score. On a finance offer it is the discount off MSRP and the APR against the benchmark for the credit tier. A higher score means stronger terms on that car.
When the data is incomplete or the math does not add up cleanly, we show no score instead of a flattering guess. We also cap the top of the scale below a perfect 100, because a too-good-to-be-true number is exactly what this market has learned to distrust.
Best-scored is not the same as cheapest
A small economy car and a three-row SUV can both score well, because the score rates the deal against that car, not against every other car. Sorting by Hunter Score puts the strongest value on top regardless of price, so you compare how good each deal is, not just how small the number looks.
Lease or finance, ranked the same way
Every car shows a lease and a finance path, scored and priced the same transparent way, with the money factor or APR, the fees, and the drive-off all on the card. Many buyers here prefer finance because they keep the car. We show both as equals and never push the one that pays us more.
Why good deals show up at all
Dealers have monthly quotas and aging inventory, and a car that has sat too long costs them money. When a dealer wants to move it, that is a real discount, not a favor. Our system catches those cars across California and ranks them, so the dealer competes for you instead of the other way around.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Hunter Score?
Higher is better, and anything in the upper range is close to the best verified price for that car. We deliberately cap the top of the scale below 100, so you will not see a fake perfect score.
Why do some cars have no score?
If the price or sticker data is incomplete, or the numbers do not add up cleanly, we hide the score rather than show a misleading one. No score means we could not verify it, not that the deal is bad.
Is the top-scored deal the cheapest car?
No. The score rates each deal against that specific car, so an expensive SUV can outrank a cheap sedan. It measures how good the deal is, not how low the payment is.
Do you mark up the price or take a kickback to rank a car higher?
No. Ranking is by Hunter Score only. Nobody pays to sit at the top, and the price you see is the dealer price with our fee shown separately, not buried in the payment.
Do I need an SSN, and is thin credit a problem?
An SSN is required because the lender checks credit in your name. Thin or new US credit is fine; we match you with lenders that work with short histories, and a co-signer helps.
What is the lowest payment for lease deals ranked by Hunter Score in California?
Hunter Lease checks its prices against the whole market: as of November 7, 2026, franchise dealers within 100 miles of Los Angeles had 155,263 new cars of the models in the Hunter Lease catalog. Hunter Lease shows the lowest final payment for lease deals ranked by Hunter Score as of that date: $231 a month with tax, 2027 Hyundai Kona SE FWD, 24-month lease, 7,500 miles a year, $3,000 due at signing, ZIP 90210.
Lowest payment by model: lease deals ranked by Hunter Score
Each model at its lowest payment among these deals, with tax for ZIP 90210 and $3,000 due at signing as of November 7, 2026.
| Model | Year and trim | Payment with tax | Term, months | Miles a year | Due at signing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | 2027 SE FWD | $231 | 24 | 7,500 | $3,000 |
| Hyundai Kona | 2026 Limited AWD | $244 | 24 | 7,500 | $3,000 |
| Hyundai Venue | 2026 SE FWD | $275 | 36 | 7,500 | $3,000 |
| Hyundai Elantra | 2026 SEL Sport Sedan | $281 | 24 | 7,500 | $3,000 |
| Kia K4 | 2026 LXS Sedan | $282 | 36 | 10,000 | $3,000 |
| Mazda Mazda3 Sedan | 2026 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | $289 | 36 | 7,500 | $3,000 |
| Nissan Altima | 2026 SV AWD | $304 | 36 | 5,000 | $3,000 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2026 SV Sedan | $316 | 36 | 5,000 | $3,000 |
How to get a car in California
1. Pick the car
Pick a car on this page and set your terms: the amount due at signing and your credit tier. The card shows the monthly payment with tax for exactly those terms.
2. Book online
Book on the offer page of the car you picked: the booking locks in the discount on that trim, and you pay the $195 service fee at booking. The fee is refunded in full if you change your mind before signing.
3. Apply to the bank with Hunter Lease
Fill out the application, and Hunter Lease sends it to the bank. The bank decides on approval.
4. The dealer that has the car
The car stays at its dealer. We check with that dealer that the car is still available.
5. Sign and drive off
Before you sign, our specialist checks the contract against the agreed terms. You sign at the dealer and drive off in your car.
Questions about lease deals ranked by Hunter Score
Which models have lease deals ranked by Hunter Score on Hunter Lease?
As of November 7, 2026: Hyundai Kona from $231 a month, Hyundai Venue from $275 a month, Hyundai Elantra from $281 a month, Kia K4 from $282 a month, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan from $289 a month, Nissan Altima from $304 a month and Nissan Sentra from $316 a month. Payments are with tax, ZIP 90210.
What are the payments on this page calculated for?
Final payments with tax for ZIP 90210, credit tier 1, $3,000 due at signing. Tier, due at signing and filters are set in the catalog above.
Is there a Hunter Lease fee for lease deals ranked by Hunter Score?
Yes: the $195 service fee as of November 7, 2026. It is paid separately when a car is reserved. The monthly payment and the sum due at signing do not include it. The fee is refunded in full if you change your mind before signing.