Buy vs Lease near Antioch, IL

Buy vs Lease near Antioch, IL

If you’ve been ready to upgrade your current ride but have been anxious to take the next step due to financial concerns, Gillespie Ford is here to help! We offer great financing and leasing plans, but we also realize that these payment avenues can be a bit intimidating at first glance. So, read on to learn more about each of them, and then stop in to see us! Our staff loves nothing more than helping people acquire the vehicle they’ve been dreaming of.

How Does Leasing Work?

If you’re wary of making a longer-term financial commitment or just like the idea of being able to drive a different vehicle every few years, leasing may be the route for you! When you lease a car from us, you’ll basically be borrowing it instead of purchasing it. This means that instead of being on the hook for the full sticker price, you’ll only need to pay for the amount that the vehicle depreciates in value while you have it. We’ll arrive at your monthly payment by calculating how long your lease is — typically three years or so — and what mileage limit you’re comfortable with. Then, when your term is up, you can just bring the car back to us, sign up for a new lease, and leave our lot in a brand-new model! Or, simply hand the keys over and head home with no questions asked.

Financing

If you have your eye on a set of wheels that you know is meant for you, the smart move might be to purchase it with one of our affordable financing plans! This is a great option for buyers on a budget, because we’ll divide up the total sticker price into manageable monthly payments. Typically, these will be backed by a loan, which is where the helpful employees of our Finance Department will begin doing the legwork to find you a great plan with one of our trusted local lenders. If you’re curious about this process, we’ll be more than happy to discuss it with you. Or, if you’re familiar with how it works, you can get a head start under the “Finance” tab of our website. That’s where you’ll find helpful resources like a Finance Application and a form to get pre-approved!

Fantastic Fords

Now that these logistics are out of the way, let’s have some fun and start your search for the car you’ve been waiting for. As you’ll see when you click on either the “New” or “Used” tab, we have tons of options at your disposal. The Ford Edge is a great choice if you’re looking for a balance of performance and capability — it’s a lively crossover SUV that boasts a muscular powertrain, extensive safety systems, and plenty of cargo room. If a sedan is more your style, check out the Ford Fusion! Between its excellent fuel efficiency, comfortable cabin, and entertainment features, it makes for an ideal commuter car. Or, start your search by browsing our full inventory. We have no doubt you’ll find a set of wheels you’ll love.

Don’t be overwhelmed when contemplating whether to buy vs lease near Antioch, IL! At Gillespie Ford, we’ll have your back no matter which you choose. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!


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Kristy
Kristy
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Mohammed Angel
Mohammed Angel
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2-13-2026
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Rita Zito
Rita Zito
GOOGLE
2-13-2026
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Gordan was amazing. He was on time for my appointment ( 5 mins early to be exact) he went over everything with me and was very informative.

Thermionic Man
Thermionic Man
GOOGLE
2-13-2026
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Worked with Everardo to buy my new Raptor, what a fine young man and professional. The entire dealership staff was very courteous and pleasant to work with. Thank you!!!

Antonio Regalado
Antonio Regalado
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2-10-2026
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Jasmine Wardiani
Jasmine Wardiani
GOOGLE
2-10-2026
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Gordon was fantastic, and very attentive. :)

Sapa Ashyrow
Sapa Ashyrow
GOOGLE
2-9-2026
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Hi Manny, I just wanted to thank you for your help with purchasing my 2023 Ford. You made the whole process smooth and easy, and I really appreciate your professionalism, patience, and honesty throughout everything. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m very happy with my new car. I’ll definitely recommend you to anyone looking to buy a Ford. Thanks again for everything! Best regards, Sapa

Alex Dugaw
Alex Dugaw
GOOGLE
2-4-2026
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Had Gordon out to do a mobile recall service on my F-150. He was professional, personable, and efficient. Will definitely look into more mobile service from Gillespie on my fleet after this experience from Mike setting it up to Gordon's great service!

Overall quickest and easiest vehicle purchase I’ve had.

KevinZ
DEALERRATER
2-2-2026
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Overall quickest and easiest vehicle purchase I’ve had. Thank you to the Gillespie team.

Brian Cooke
Brian Cooke
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1-30-2026
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Thanks Everado! Great experience at Ford. 👍👍

Yoh Santiago
Yoh Santiago
GOOGLE
1-29-2026
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Everardo was very helpful and easy going. Very glad of his help and service. 100 percent recommended

Everardo was very helpful.

yoh.santiago
DEALERRATER
1-29-2026
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Everardo was very helpful. He did an amazing job finding what we want and easy payments

Months after buying my auto I needed some lost paperwork.

Ed K
DEALERRATER
1-27-2026
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Months after buying my auto I needed some lost paperwork. Edgar Huerta our sales person was able to locate it and forward to us ASAP. He and the Gillespie sales group are there for you, even after the sale

Very nice friendly sales person helped us get in to a

arredondoberonica
DEALERRATER
1-25-2026
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Very nice friendly sales person helped us get in to a very nice car and answered questions about the vehicle that we were interested in purchasing

Everado made the process quick and easy.

bianca.p
DEALERRATER
1-25-2026
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Everado made the process quick and easy. Went in and shared what we were looking for and got the job done!

Bianca Perez
Bianca Perez
GOOGLE
1-25-2026
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Everardo answered all our questions making the process quick and easy!

Beronica Arredondo
Beronica Arredondo
GOOGLE
1-25-2026
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Very nice friendly sales person helped us with everything answered every question and was very helpful and polite if you need a car go see everardo fajardo

Dave K.
Dave K.
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1-22-2026
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Carolynn Mccormick
Carolynn Mccormick
GOOGLE
1-20-2026
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Ismael Limon
Ismael Limon
GOOGLE
1-18-2026
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Great communication excellent service. It was an overall good experience.

Thank you very much Everardo.

vbianan6
DEALERRATER
1-17-2026
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Thank you very much Everardo. Great experience. 100 percent recommend checking out here. Ask for Everardo

Valerie Bianan
Valerie Bianan
GOOGLE
1-17-2026
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Everardo was fantastic! Thank you

amy leibforth
amy leibforth
GOOGLE
1-12-2026
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Went in for an oil change And was pleasantly surprised to get my car back after a Car wash

Adam Broussard
Adam Broussard
GOOGLE
1-11-2026
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Extremely fast and efficient. Would 10/10 recommend brining your vehicle here. If so, seek out Jonathan Embree. He is extremely courteous and professional. Kept me updated throughout the entire process.

Michael Gillespie
Michael Gillespie
GOOGLE
1-9-2026
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Gillespie Ford made the car-buying process straightforward and low stress from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable, answered my questions clearly, and never made me feel rushed or pressured. Everything was explained up front and the paperwork moved quickly. I left feeling confident in my purchase and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an easy, professional experience.

Dave Citterman
Dave Citterman
GOOGLE
1-5-2026
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Excellent selection and incredibly knowledgeable sales staff. The finance department is also top notch.

Terry Collard
Terry Collard
GOOGLE
1-2-2026
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It was an amazing experience.

Gabec
DEALERRATER
12-29-2025
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It was an amazing experience. Mr.Gillespie connected me with Edgar and from there I knew I was in good hands.

Alicia Harris
Alicia Harris
GOOGLE
12-25-2025
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Fast, efficient and professional every time I go.

Mark Szalkowski
Mark Szalkowski
GOOGLE
12-23-2025
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(Translated by Google) undefined (Original) Had a bad experience here years ago. Now! Now. They are wayyyyy better. Will definitely be coming here from now on!

The process was simple and fast.

Pete M
DEALERRATER
12-22-2025
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The process was simple and fast. Thanks to Ed and his great communication! I’ll never buy elsewhere.

Shanee Hunter
Shanee Hunter
GOOGLE
12-22-2025
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(Translated by Google) undefined (Original) Edgar took care of us from start to finish. Thank you Gillespie Ford team!

Edgar Was amazing.

KloecknerFlowers
DEALERRATER
12-15-2025
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Edgar Was amazing. He took care of us every step of the way. Mike always have the solution to our car needs. Thank you Gillepsie Ford.

Jim Konrath
Jim Konrath
GOOGLE
12-15-2025
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Heather Phares
Heather Phares
GOOGLE
12-15-2025
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I got in contact with Jim dye about a specific car. He set up and an appointment and got all the info I asked for. When we got to the dealership for our appointment, he made sure that the car was warmed up and nice and cozy inside in the cold weather! He is super nice and talks to you like a person and not a salesperson. Couldn’t recommend Jim Dye and the amazing crew at Gillespie Ford enough!

Chuck Studee
Chuck Studee
GOOGLE
12-12-2025
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I went to Gillespie Ford in Gurnee on Grand Avenue earlier in the week. The salesman I talked to was Everado. He was able to get a car for us to try out on the ones we were interested in. Everado did an excellent job of explaining the features of the cars we tried out. We were asked what other types of cars that we were interested in and what dealers we were going to next. We mentioned that we were interested in the Lincoln Aviator. Everado went and found a 2025 Reserve II used model with only a few miles on it. We test drove the Aviator and were very thankful that Everado found one for us to check out and test drive. Any technical questions we had on the vehicles were answered by Everado. We enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend him to help you in your search. Chuck & Donna

Cory G
Cory G
GOOGLE
12-11-2025
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Great dealership to work with. Very professional and everyone was very nice.

Jason Willis
Jason Willis
GOOGLE
12-10-2025
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John Duggan
John Duggan
GOOGLE
12-8-2025
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Fast and easy process. No pressure sale. Thanks Ed!

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