Just leased a 2011 Honda CRV. Chose that one because Consumers Report rated it so high and it fit our needs and price range. Consumers Report (April 2011 edition) "who makes the best cars" says in this order: Honda, Sabaru, Toyota, Volvo, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, VW, Mercedes, BMW, GM, Chrysler. First "foreign" car I've ever had and love it so far. Had a 2008 Saturn Vue that we liked also. Leased that one as well and it was about $5000 less expensive on the sticker than the Honda. We leased the Honda for the same length of time as the Saturn for the same monthly payment. Thought we got a really good deal. Figured out why recently. The Honda has a much higher residual value than the Saturn which calculates into a lower lease amount.
Both Honda and Saturn were "no money out of pocket".
My logic on leasing: I'll never drive a vehicle out of warranty, I don't relish spending money on repairs, I always want DW driving a reliable car, we never drove any car longer than three years, on a lease you only pay taxes on the lease term. My only other consideration would be to buy a three year old car at a great price and buy an extended warranty. Maybe next time.