Finance Lease: Net Advantage to Leasing

Dunbar Corporation can purchase an asset for $29,000; the asset will be worthless after 15 years. Alternatively, it could lease the asset for 15 years with an annual lease payment of $2,494 paid at the end of each year. The firms cost of debt is 5%. The IRS classifies the lease as a non-tax-oriented lease. What is the net advantage to leasing? Enter your answer as a positive value. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.