Car manufacturers benefit immensely from leasing, as it allows them to sell new cars while ensuring a steady supply of 'gently used' vehicles for resale after the lease term. Consumers effectively pay down the depreciation, leaving the company with a low-mileage, well-maintained car to profit from again. It's a brutal cycle for the consumer.

Impact: High. This insight reveals the hidden profit engine behind car leasing, highlighting how manufacturers engineer the system to their advantage. Consumers are essentially subsidizing the resale value of the vehicle, a cost often overlooked in the allure of a lower monthly payment.

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Sources in support: George Kamel (Host)