2026 Land Rover Defender: Solon Pricing & Leasing Guide
Quick Answer: What a 2026 Defender Costs in Solon
MSRPs run from $65,350 for a Defender 110 S to $170,550 for the OCTA Black, plus a $1,950 destination charge on every configuration, before Ohio's roughly 8% combined sales tax in Cuyahoga County, registration, and any dealer-installed options. Land Rover Solon posts current lease and finance offers on Defender configurations, and financing can be arranged the same visit as a test drive.
The full 2026 Defender price ladder
Every figure below excludes the $1,950 destination charge, which applies to every 2026 Defender regardless of body style or trim.
Defender 90: the V8 configuration built around at this store runs roughly $114,400 MSRP.
Defender 110 spans seven trims: S from $65,350, X-Dynamic SE from $75,200, Trophy Edition from $87,400, X from $95,600, V8 from $118,300, OCTA from $158,800, and OCTA Black from $170,550.
Defender 130 spans five trims: S from $74,850, X-Dynamic SE from $84,400, Outbound from $86,700, X from $105,000, and V8 from $125,750.
A note on how Land Rover advertises these numbers: the manufacturer's own site lists rounded "starting at" figures by body style ($65,000 for the 110, for instance) that are marketing floors, not the actual lowest trim MSRP ($65,350 for the 110 S). Treat any Defender price quoted elsewhere as a starting estimate until a Land Rover Solon sales advisor confirms it against a specific VIN and build sheet — options, paint, and accessory packages all move the final number.
Ohio's math on top of MSRP
Solon buyers pay Cuyahoga County's combined sales tax rate, currently around 8%, on the vehicle purchase price, plus standard Ohio BMV registration and title fees. Trade-in value is deducted from the taxable purchase price under Ohio's trade-in tax credit, which matters more on a Defender than on cheaper vehicles given how well Land Rover products tend to hold value. A Land Rover Solon sales advisor can run an appraisal and show exactly how a trade-in changes the taxable amount before finalizing numbers.
Lease or buy
Land Rover Solon posts current lease and finance specials on Defender configurations, worth checking for the specific trim and body style in question since manufacturer incentives vary by configuration and change monthly. As a general rule, leasing tends to make more sense for buyers drawn to the higher trims (X, V8, OCTA) who'd rather not carry the depreciation risk on a vehicle north of $100,000, while buyers on S and X-Dynamic SE more often finance or pay cash, especially if they plan to keep the Defender past a typical lease term. Neither approach is universally right; the honest answer depends on annual mileage (leases cap it, and regular off-road use can complicate lease-end wear inspections) and how long a given buyer actually plans to keep the vehicle. See current Defender lease deals for specific terms.
What buyers say about the finance process
Renee R. described a purchase experience that folded financing into a smooth overall process: "There was no pressure whatsoever and everything was efficient and smooth. The Defender came detailed to perfection and they even had a huge red bow on it for me!" Melanie A.'s nearly three-month buying process, which ended with the dealership locating and shipping in an out-of-state Defender to match her exact spec, points to a finance and sales team willing to work a deal that takes real time rather than pushing toward the fastest available inventory. "From start to finish, the entire experience felt effortless, personalized, and genuinely luxurious," she wrote.
Frequently asked questions
Does the destination charge apply to every Defender trim?
Yes — the $1,950 destination charge is standard across every 2026 Defender configuration, from the 110 S to the OCTA Black.
Is it cheaper to lease or buy a Defender?
It depends on the trim and how long you plan to keep it. Higher trims (X, V8, OCTA) often lease well given steep depreciation risk on a six-figure vehicle; lower trims (S, X-Dynamic SE) more often make sense to finance or buy outright for long-term ownership. Ask a Land Rover Solon finance advisor to run both scenarios on your specific configuration.
What's the sales tax on a new Defender in Solon, Ohio?
Cuyahoga County's combined sales tax rate runs around 8% as of this writing, applied to the purchase price after any trade-in credit. Confirm the exact current rate and any fees with the dealership, since rates can change.
What's my trade-in worth toward a new Defender?
Land Rover Solon can run a trade-in appraisal in person; the value also reduces the taxable purchase price under Ohio's trade-in tax credit, which lowers the effective cost further.
Get exact numbers
Every figure above is a starting point — the real number depends on the specific Defender, current manufacturer incentives, and your trade-in. Land Rover Solon can build an exact purchase or lease quote the same visit as a test drive at 6137 Kruse Drive, or you can review what's included in Defender pricing ahead of time.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,950 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Lease and finance terms are illustrative and subject to change, current manufacturer incentives, and buyer qualification; confirm exact current offers with Land Rover Solon. This is not tax or financial advice; confirm exact tax and fee amounts with the dealership and Ohio BMV. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Land Rover Solon.
