It normalizes the headline
A payment and the cash due at signing become one effective monthly cost, so differently structured offers can be compared fairly.
About LeaseWorth
Lease math should be understandable before you sign.
LeaseWorth is an independent set of car-leasing calculators and guides created by Michael Dube and operated by Andromeda Kinship LLC. It helps shoppers turn a monthly-payment conversation into a complete, checkable cost—without selling the shopper to a dealership.
Creator and editor
Michael Dube
Michael's perspective is informed by hands-on experience working alongside automotive-retail professionals. LeaseWorth was built to solve a specific dealership-floor problem: a monthly payment can be correct and still hide the effect of upfront cash, mileage, rate, add-ons, taxes, or negative equity.
That experience also shapes the site's tone. Dealership employees deserve respect and reasonable compensation for legitimate work. Consumers deserve a clear explanation of what they are paying for. LeaseWorth is designed to support both statements at the same time.
What LeaseWorth does differently
It shows its work
Formulas, assumptions, source dates, tax methods, and limitations are visible. Unsupported figures are not silently invented.
It does not sell leads
There is no quote funnel and no dealer ranking influenced by a referral payment. Deal numbers stay in the browser.
It respects both sides
The goal is a fair, explainable transaction—not a promise that every dealer fee or dollar of profit is illegitimate.
How the site is funded
The public website is free and intends to earn revenue from clearly separated display advertising. An advertiser cannot change a calculator result, guide conclusion, state-tax method, or editorial recommendation. LeaseWorth does not accept payment from a dealer to call a lease “good” and does not send a visitor's information to a dealer or lender.
If that model changes, the relationship will be labeled where a reader can see it. The current privacy details are published in the privacy policy.
How accuracy is handled
- The core lease calculations are deterministic and covered by automated tests.
- State tax pages identify the state-level source and review date, while warning that local rates can differ.
- Guides cite regulators, statutes, and official program documents wherever practical.
- Worksheet scanning requires the user to confirm extracted figures before relying on the diagnosis.
- Corrections are documented under the editorial policy.
Contact
Questions, corrections, and support requests can be sent through the contact page. Please do not email an unredacted worksheet, VIN, address, credit information, or other personal data.