Start with a number that's actually yours.

Most lease pages won't tell you this: the big advertised lease you see in a national Hyundai banner almost never matches the deal you actually sign.

Those headline numbers assume a lot that may not apply to you:

• Top-tier credit
• A specific trim and a set amount due at signing
• A California incentive structure that may not apply

When a customer brought us a screenshot of a headline ad, the deal needed several thousand down and a credit tier they didn't qualify for. We restructured it to a lower drive-off that fit their budget. The payment came out different, but it was real, and they drove home that day.

That's what separates an ad from a tailored quote. This page walks you through how the IONIQ 9 lease calculation works, what we do here in National City to keep you from overpaying, and how to get a number built around you.

A "guaranteed" payment with no information about your credit, your mileage, or the trim is marketing. We build a real number around you.

Note · Charging, range, and federal EV credit specifics change. Ask us to confirm the EPA range for your trim and your federal credit eligibility before any deal is signed. Reach us through the Dalton Hyundai Contact Portal for current numbers on a specific build.

Why the IONIQ 9 is the EV we keep recommending.

The IONIQ 9 is Hyundai's largest electric SUV, a three-row EV built on the same E-GMP 800-volt platform as the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, sized for families who want full-size space and no more gas station stops.

When we sat two of our managers in an IONIQ 9 the week the first units landed on our lot, a few things stood out that we hadn't expected.

• Second-row captain's chairs that slide and recline, on the Limited and Calligraphy. The S, SE and SEL seat seven on a second-row bench instead.
• How quiet the cabin stayed at freeway speed on the 805.
• A sensible way into a brand-new nameplate. The IONIQ 9 only reached U.S. dealers in 2025, so resale and residual values are still settling. When a model's long-term resale picture is unproven, a lease shifts that depreciation risk to Hyundai Motor Finance instead of leaving it on your shoulders three years from now.

On range, EPA estimates put the rear-drive IONIQ 9 S at up to 335 miles, the SE and SEL AWD at 320 miles, and the Performance Limited and Performance Calligraphy AWD at 311 miles.

• Check the figures for your trim. EPA range and combined MPGe are published per configuration once it is rated, and we will pull the numbers for the exact IONIQ 9 you are looking at. It's apples-to-apples across every EV you might be cross-shopping.
• Mostly local driving? For a South Bay driver who stays close to home, range anxiety on an IONIQ 9 is largely a non-issue.
• Road-tripping to Phoenix? Then plan the charging stops.

What the warranty covers during your lease

Your whole lease term sits inside Hyundai's new-vehicle limited warranty, which runs 5 years or 60,000 miles. On a standard 24- to 39-month lease at 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year, you hand the car back well before that runs out, so this is the coverage that applies for your term.

Some warranty terms are scoped to the registered owner rather than the lessee, so bring your contract to the desk, and we will confirm exactly what applies to your deal before you sign.

Come see us at the Dalton Hyundai desk, and we will confirm the exact EPA range and specification details for the IONIQ 9 trim you are considering before you decide.

How an IONIQ 9 lease payment is built.

Every IONIQ 9 lease quote is assembled from a handful of moving parts. When you understand them before you sit down, the conversation goes faster, and you can spot whether a deal is fair.

• Capitalized cost (the price you're leasing on). This is the negotiated selling price of the car. We pull current inventory and start here. A lower cap cost lowers your payment more than almost anything else, which is why people who only negotiate the monthly payment often overpay.
• Residual value. This is what the bank predicts the IONIQ 9 will be worth at lease-end, expressed as a percentage of MSRP. You pay for the difference between cap cost and residual, spread across your term. A higher residual means a lower payment. EVs have historically had volatile residuals, so this number moves, we'll show you the current one.
• Money factor. This is the lease equivalent of an interest rate, tied to your approved credit tier. Multiply it by 2,400 to get a rough APR equivalent. Your credit profile sets this, which is why we run credit before quoting a firm payment.
• Term length. Typical leases run 24, 36, or 39 months. Shorter terms usually mean a higher monthly but less total commitment; longer terms spread cost out. We'll show you 36 and 39 side by side so you can see the trade.
• Due at signing. More money up front lowers the monthly payment; putting little or nothing down keeps cash in your pocket now. There's no single "right" answer, it depends on whether you'd rather protect cash flow or shave the monthly.
• Annual mileage. Standard leases run 10,000 to 15,000 miles a year. Go over your allowance, and you'll pay a per-mile penalty at turn-in. Tell us your real commute, and we'll size the lease so you're not buying miles you won't drive.
• Incentives and EV credits. Lease deals often route manufacturer incentives through the leasing bank. Federal EV tax credit eligibility for leased vehicles is a moving target, the rules are set by the IRS and the Treasury, and we will confirm current eligibility with you before you sign. We'll tell you what's being applied to your deal, in writing, rather than promising a credit that may not survive to signing.

Which lever moves your payment, and which way

Because every one of these levers shifts the final number, we don't publish a single locked monthly figure on this page.

A "guaranteed" payment with no information about your credit, your mileage, or the trim is a marketing number.

We build a real one around you. Reach us through the Dalton Hyundai Contact Portal, and we'll put a current offer in front of you.

Lease or finance the IONIQ 9, which is right for you?

Both are good options. The right one depends on how you drive, how long you keep a vehicle, and, for an EV specifically, how you feel about battery technology two and three years from now.

There are people we steer away from leasing. If you don't drive a predictable amount of miles each year, leasing an IONIQ 9 might be the wrong call.

• High-mileage drivers, think twice. We've sat down with rideshare drivers and big-commute customers, looked at their real annual mileage, and told them straight up that a lease's overage penalties would eat any monthly savings alive.
• At 25,000 miles a year, financing almost always wins.
• We'd rather lose the lease and keep the customer than put someone in a deal that punishes them at turn-in.

We'd rather lose the lease and keep the customer than put someone in a deal that punishes them at turn-in. Our sales managers run both scenarios side by side before you decide.

The Dalton VIP Advantage on every IONIQ 9.

When you lease or finance at Dalton Hyundai National City, you're backed by the Dalton VIP Advantage Program.

Every service visit includes a complimentary In-Drive Alignment Check and Tire Check, which, on an EV with instant torque and a heavy battery pack, is useful rather than a throwaway perk.

Alignment drift and uneven tire wear are two of the most common (and most avoidable) ownership costs on any EV, and catching them at every visit keeps your IONIQ 9 dialed in for the full life of your lease.

It's part of how this dealership creates a warm and welcoming environment, a team that's here to guide you every step of the way, from your first test drive through every service appointment after.

Trusted by drivers across San Diego County

We are an established Hyundai dealership, rated 4.3 ? from 2,601 Google reviews. Formerly known as Frank Hyundai, the dealership has long served drivers from San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Kearny Mesa, and Imperial Beach.

Our team is led by the same managers who have run this store for years, and we run the showroom on one principle: the right deal is one you'd do again.

When you're ready to see the IONIQ 9 in person, visit us at 3150 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950.

Verify · EPA range figures, federal EV tax credit eligibility, and California registration fees change. Ask us to confirm the range for your trim, your federal credit eligibility, and the current fees before any deal is signed.

How to get your IONIQ 9 lease quote.

We are at 3150 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950, serving San Diego, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Kearny Mesa, and Imperial Beach.

Three easy ways to start

1. Call our sales team through the Dalton Hyundai Contact Portal
2. See what is on the lot today
3. Visit the showroom at 3150 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950

Our sales team is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Need service on a current Hyundai? Our service department is reachable at , and parts at .

When you call, we'll run lease vs. finance side by side, build the number on actual inventory, and put the credits being applied to your deal in writing before you sign.

Frequently asked questions about leasing the IONIQ 9.