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Lease buyout, explained

Keep the car.
Know the cost.

Your next move starts with a clearer quote. Understand the fees, explore financing, and decide what comes next.

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A little clarity for the road ahead.Photo: Erik Mclean / Unsplash
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What will I pay?

Work through your quote, one charge at a time.

 02

What is this fee?

Understand what’s included and what’s separate.

 03

What comes next?

Put your paperwork and payment steps in order.

Before you sign

A clearer way forward.

Practical guides.
Sources you can check.

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Fees & charges6 min read

Understand every charge
in your buyout quote.

A fee can appear on your quote without being an extra charge. Learn to count each cost once.

Read the guide
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Payoff vs. residual5 min read

The number in your contract
isn’t always your payoff.

Know the difference between a scheduled-end residual and a current purchase quote.

Find your starting point
GM Financial

A dealer added a payoff fee.
What now?

Toyota Financial

Get your quote.
Know your next steps.

Count it once

Small details.
A different total.

If your purchase fee is already in the quote, adding it again overstates the cost. Our calculator helps you keep included and separate charges straight.

Make sense of your quote
One quote, explainedHypothetical example
Official purchase quote$24,000
Purchase fee $300 already in the quoteIncluded
Separate sales tax+ $1,560
Separate title fee+ $240
Estimated cash purchase$25,800

Made-up amounts to explain the method. Your quote, taxes and fees will differ.

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