Green Valley Farms is considering either leasing or buying some new farm equipment. The lessor will charge $18,000 a year lease. The purchase price is $58,000. The equipment has a 3-year life after which time it will be worthless. Green Valley Farms uses straight-line depreciation, has a 32 percent tax rate, borrows money at 9 percent, and has sufficient tax loss carryovers to offset any potential taxable income the firm might have over the next five years. What is the net advantage to leasing?

$11,794

$11,169

$13,895

$12,437

$14,906