You have a keen eye for things that glitter–especially when it comes to cars. However, if you are like some car shoppers, that beautiful new luxury car is just a bit out of reach where your budget is concerned. You may not be able to afford to outright buy that shiny new Lexus or another luxury vehicle, but what you can consider doing is leasing one. A lot of people don't know that you can lease luxury vehicles just the same as you can other makes and models. And if you have a deep need to drive in only the best of transportation, leasing luxury is actually a smart way to go. Here's a look at why that is the case:

Leasing a luxury vehicle may not be as costly as you expect. 

Luxury vehicles hold their resale value far better than most ordinary cars because even in their worst condition, these cars are valuable in the eyes of used car buyers. When you lease a car, you are essentially paying for the usage value of the car. So whatever the car's value will drop while you have it is about what you will pay to lease it over the course of the leasing term. Because luxury cars don't rapidly lose value when they roll off the lot, this can mean you get a lower payment option with your lease agreement than with some other vehicles. 

Leasing a luxury car allows you to upgrade without a major investment. 

Every few years or so, luxury car manufacturers come up with an innovative way to revamp current designs and produce new models. If you have already locked into a long-term commitment to buy a luxury vehicle with a loan, it can be harder to sell your car and invest in the newest model without taking a loss. If you are merely leasing, your commitment of the lease contract is bound to be a little shorter, so if you want to lease a newer model, you won't have to wait too long to do so. 

Leasing a luxury vehicle gives you the opportunity to try a luxury car on for size. 

Luxury cars are really a different breed than your traditional passenger car. They have all kinds of features, special amendments, and upgrades that give them their luxury appeal. These features can seem appealing, but not every feature will work well for every driver, which is not something you want to find out after you have spent a lot of money on your investment. Leasing the vehicle can be a short-term thing, so you basically get the chance to try out certain luxury vehicles before you buy one if that's what you want to do. 

Contact a dealership that has a Lexus for lease for more information and assistance.