Your Car Buying Advocate

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Stay updated on new leasing offers, as limited dealership stock may affect the availability of certain trims. Key Terms to Understand for Zero Down Car Leases Two critical terms associated with leasing are: Capitalized Cost: This refers to the negotiated price of the leased vehicle.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 18, 2025

Typically, when leasing, you’ll come across various requirements including credit checks, proof of income, and possibly a sign-on fee (often referred to as a down payment or capitalized cost reduction). A sign-on fee is an upfront cost that some dealerships and leasing companies request when you sign your lease agreement.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 18, 2025

However, the down payment, also referred to as a capitalized cost reduction, is the initial amount you pay upfront to lower your monthly payments. Discuss Options with Your Dealer Once you have your budget and research completed, communicate openly with the dealership. Can You Adjust the Down Payment on a Lease?

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Autocar

JANUARY 31, 2024

The shift to electrification, the rise of a wealth of new challenger brands – especially the new industry giants from China entering the European and UK markets – the introduction of more complex connected vehicles and transformative legislation will pose big challenges for manufacturers and dealers alike.

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Carscoops

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Of course, these are the advertised rates, so your mileage may vary depending on your haggling skills, the dealership’s flexibility, your ability to negotiate a lower capitalized cost (negotiated price of the car, including fees), and whether you can secure a more favorable money factor (interest rate).

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Of course, this is something nearly every other manufacturer has been doing for, oh, forever, but still, it’s a welcome change. The fine print also reveals that third-party dealerships can now buy out the leased vehicles. After all, the inability to buy out a lease has long been a consistent gripe among Tesla owners.

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