<prompt> Human: I bought a 2013 Hyundai Sonata in 2015 for 16,500 minus 3,500 downpayment for a total of 13,000 financed. Right now it has 63,000 miles on it an a good car so far. However, I absolutely do not want it anymore. My gross income is 55,000 - 60,000 each year. 53,000 in student loans, and 5,000 in credit card debt. I have a 12 month path laid out for my credit debt that I am working towards and have that drilled down.I understand that to be conservative and financially responsible, I should keep it until it dies. However, I do not want the vehicle anymore and dont want to be stuck with it any longer. I have 7,200 left on my car loan and 2 years left on it. I no longer see myself keeping the vehicle years past the Loan payoff which would have been the smart thing to do pay it off quickly, then reap the rewards of not having a car payment for the next 5 years.With all this being said, would it be a terrible idea to get rid of the car, and begin leasing a newer car for the same monthly payment? Right now my Sonata payments are 315. Im leaning on leasing a smaller car like a civic or Outback for equal or lesser payments for 3 years.  <response>: Ok you had me on board til you got to the lease part. 