[calgaryrocks]

^ imo it depends on how long you plan on keeping the vehicle. if 3 years or less, leasing is better, although you have to be careful as dealerships have more tricks they can pull with the $ amount on leases. but the bottom line is you don't have to worry about the depreciation in the highest hit years, although you have to pay gap insurance. and you don't have to deal with the hassle of selling your vehicle. payments are lower bottom line.
anything longer and I would buy, as the terms are simpler to understand and the cost of ownership decreases significantly when you are no longer making payments. at some point in the future you can also sell it, and you have more freedom to not worry about being charged upon returning your vehicle. you can customize more, do high mileage, whatever, its your car.