Ohio Drivers Are Buying Out Their Leases — and the Numbers Tell a Revealing StoryZander CookPublished 3/3/26Updated 3/19/26With new cars averaging $50K, Ohio lessees made the smart call in 2025 — buying out their leases, pocketing ~$950 in equity through Lease End, and avoiding mileage penalties on familiar vehicles they already trust.statesohioREAD ARTICLE