If you happen to be looking for a practical daily commuter or a snazzy weekend ride, this month’s list of lease deals has some great options for you. There are compact and midsize sedans that are good-looking and reliable, plus a couple of small SUVs that are engaging and fun to drive.
These lease offers can vary by region, so check the manufacturer’s website to find out what is available in your area. All prices are for the trim level on special, or the base price if it applies to all trims and includes destination. Remember that tax, title, and license fees are extra.
1. 2025 Kia Soul
Lease offer: $3,499 down and $249/month for 36 months
MSRP: $21,885
Expires: 6/2/2025
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The subcompact Kia Soul is well priced, fuel efficient, and offers a spacious interior due to its boxy design. It comes standard with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration and Kia Drive Wise, which is a suite of safety features. This month’s lease deal is for the LX trim.
2. 2025 Hyundai Kona
Lease offer: $3,999 down and $229/month for 36 months
MSRP: $26,000
Expires: 6/2/2025
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The Hyundai Kona is an affordable, practical, and stylish subcompact SUV. It comes equipped with a host of advanced driver assistance features. The Kona comfortably seats four but can handle an extra passenger if needed. Its larger size also means more rear legroom and a decent amount of cargo space. This month’s lease offer is for the entry-level SE trim.
3. 2025 Honda Civic
Lease offer: $3,799 down and $289/month for 36 months
MSRP: $27,400
Expires: 6/2/2025
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The top-rated Honda Civic, available as a sedan or hatchback, enjoys revised styling for 2025. It’s spacious, reliable, has good fuel economy, and strong resale values. The Honda Civic is also the prevailing Kelley Blue Book Compact Car Best Buy award winner. This month’s lease offer is for the Sport trim, which includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, paddle shifters, blind spot information system, rear cross-traffic monitor, and red ambient lighting.
4. 2025 Hyundai Elantra
Lease offer: $3,499 down and $259/month for 36 months
MSRP: $27,020
Expires: 6/2/2025
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The sharp-looking Hyundai Elantra is spacious, offers outstanding safety and tech, excellent warranties, and obtains up to 36 mpg combined. Standard equipment also includes an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone connectivity. May’s lease deal is valid for the SEL Convenience trim, which has dual 10.25-inch screen displays, a power sunroof, and heated front seats.
5. 2025 Mazda CX-30
Lease offer: $3,999 down and $286/month for 36 months
MSRP: $28,720
Expires: 6/2/2025
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With its pleasing driving manners, upscale cabin, and suite of driver assistance features, the Mazda CX-30 breathes life into the daily commute. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard, as is automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assistance. The CX-30 is offered in eight different trim levels, with the S Select Sport and S Preferred being the most popular. This month’s lease deal applies to the 2.5 S Select Sport trim.
6. 2025 Subaru Legacy
Lease offer: $3,279 down and $279/month for 36 months
MSRP: $26,180
Expires: 6/3/2025
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The 2025 Subaru Legacy is notable for its spacious cabin, advanced safety technology, and decent fuel economy. It’s also well-priced and the only midsize sedan with all-wheel drive standard. The Legacy comes equipped with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which includes automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. This month’s lease deal is on the Legacy Base.
7. 2025 Kia K5
Lease offer: $3,499 down and $279/month for 36 months
MSRP: $28,365
Expires: 6/2/2025
The athletic-looking Kia K5 is a midsize sedan with lively driving manners and an upscale interior. It has an excellent warranty and comes standard with a new-for-2025 dual-display driver information/touchscreen unit. Other notable standard features include Kia’s Smart Cruise Control and front and rear parking sensors. May’s lease deal is for the entry-level LXS trim.
8. 2025 Toyota Corolla
Lease offer: $2,999 down and $249/month for 36 months
MSRP: $23,460
Expires: 6/2/2025
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The 2025 Toyota Corolla continues to reign as the world’s best-selling car of all time. Throughout its 58 years, the Corolla has delivered on being a practical, reliable, comfortable, and fuel-efficient compact car. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, dual Bluetooth phone connectivity, and over-the-air updates. This month’s lease offer is for the entry-level LE trim. The contract term is 36 months.
9. 2025 Nissan Sentra
Lease offer: $2,589 down and $249/month for 39 months
Price: $23,430
Expires: 6/2/2025
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The compact Nissan Sentra is economical, fuel-efficient, and has a pleasant interior with 34.9 inches of rear legroom. Its standard features include Zero-Gravity seats, which are great for road trips and daily commutes. Also standard are Android Auto/Apple CarPlay phone integration and Nissan’s Safety Shield 360. The lease deal is for the midrange SV FWD trim.
10. 2025 Chevrolet Trax
Lease offer: $1,789 down and $279/month for 24 months
MSRP: $24,095
Expires: 6/2/2025
See Chevrolet Trax listings near you
Fresh from a redesign last year, the 2025 Chevrolet Trax is sharp looking, reasonably priced, and boasts more passenger room and cargo space due to its bigger size. It comes standard with features such as the Chevy Safety Assist array of safety and driver-assistance tech, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and LED headlights. This month’s lease deal is for the midlevel LT trim and is geared toward current lessees of 2020 or newer vehicles.
10 Best Lease Deals in May 2025
- 2025 Kia Soul: $3,499 down and $249/month for 36 months
- 2025 Hyundai Kona: $3,999 down and $229/month for 36 months
- 2025 Honda Civic: $3,799 down and $289/month for 36 months
- 2025 Hyundai Elantra: $3,499 down and $259/month for 36 months
- 2025 Mazda CX-30: $3,999 down and $286/month for 36 months
- 2025 Subaru Legacy: $3,279 down and $279/month for 36 months
- 2025 Kia K5: $3,499 down and $279/month for 36 months
- 2025 Toyota Corolla: $2,999 down and $269/month for 36 months
- 2025 Nissan Sentra: $2,589 down and $249/month for 39 months
- 2025 Chevrolet Trax: $1,789 down and $279/month for 24 months
