Thinking of leasing a car? Follow these 4 tips to get the best deal.

1. Before you go to a dealership, check with a local bank or credit union to see what they can do for you.

2. Make sure to look at all the costs in the lease plans you’re considering. Besides monthly payments, there could be up-front costs and closing costs.

3. Check the number of miles you’re allowed to drive the car during the lease term. Make sure it more than covers your actual driving habits.

4. If you’re leasing an imported car, it’s more-or-less business as usual, but leases on large vehicles, no matter what the make, will probably be more expensive.