Kia Niro vs Nissan Rogue: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Nissan Rogue opens lower by $15 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Kia Niro | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 10 | 33 |
| Lowest payment | $318/mo | $303/mo |
| Average payment | $381/mo | $373/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $1,759 | $1,849 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicle |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Kia
- Who finances the lease
- Hyundai Capital AmericaPublished jointly for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis; the wording above is Hyundai's.
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Nissan
- Who finances the lease
- Nissan Motor Acceptance Company LLCPublished jointly for Nissan, Infiniti, not for this brand alone.
- Excess mileage
- $0.25/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.20/mi if you buy them at signing.
- Disposition fee at return
- Up to $395Waived: Finance or lease a new, unused, unregistered Nissan through NMAC within 30 days of returning your current one. NMAC also waives up to $500 of excess wear under the same loyalty offer.
- Lease loyalty
- Waive excess wear up to $500 and the $395 disposition fee — Nissan.com says save up to $895 in fees.
Current offers on both
All Kia Niro lease deals
New
2027 Kia Niro Hybrid S
- Monthly:
- $318/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
California
2026 Kia Niro LX FWD
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
- Due at signing:
- $1,759
- Term:
- 24 mo
National
2026 Kia Niro EX
- Monthly:
- $319/mo
National
All Nissan Rogue lease deals
2026 Nissan Rogue SV
- Monthly:
- $303/mo
- Due at signing:
- $3,000
- Term:
- 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Nissan Rogue SV AWD 4dr Crossover
- Monthly:
- $308/mo
National
Nissan2026 Nissan Rogue SV
- Monthly:
- $315/mo
- Term:
- 39 mo
New York
Niro vs Rogue, answered
- Is the Kia Niro or the Nissan Rogue cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Nissan Rogue starts at $303 per month and the Kia Niro at $318 — a gap of $15 per month, or about $540 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Kia Niro and Nissan Rogue lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 10 live Kia Niro listings and 33 live Nissan Rogue listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the Niro and Rogue the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the Niro or the Rogue?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $1,759 on the Kia Niro and $1,849 on the Nissan Rogue. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.