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Lease-End Calculator
Buy out, return, or trade in? Compare what buying out actually costs against what the car is worth, versus the fees you'd pay to just hand it back.
Buyout
Check what the car is actually worth right now (a dealer trade-in quote or a private- sale listing site) — that number is what makes this comparison meaningful.
Return
Full-term allowance is the whole lease's mileage limit (e.g. 10,000/yr × 3 years = 30,000), not the annual figure — compare it against your actual odometer reading.
This is an estimate for comparison only — your lender's exact payoff quote, actual wear-and-tear charges, and your car's real resale value can all differ from what you enter here. Get an exact payoff quote from your lender before deciding.
Returning it looks better
By about $350
Buyout total cost
$350
Net cost of buyout
$350
vs. market value
Excess mileage fee
$0
Return total cost
$0