What Is a Lease Buyout?

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What is a lease buyout? It is when you choose to purchase a vehicle before or at the end of your lease term. Knowing the lease buyout definition however, is just the beginning. If you are considering a car lease buyout, the finance team at BMW of Bloomington can help you navigate the process and determine if a lease buyout is the right choice for you. Learn more about your options and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

How Does a Lease Buyout Work?

If you are taking a serious look at buying out your lease, the first thing you’ll want to know is how does a lease buyout work? There are two car lease buyout options available, and deciding which to choose will depend on your personal preference and budget.With a lease-end buyout, you pay or finance what the vehicle is worth at the end of your lease term. With an early lease buyout, you buy your vehicle before your lease contract ends. Not all contracts permit an early lease buyout, so it is important that you read the fine print before you sign the lease. 

Benefits of a Lease-End Buyout

  • Since you’ve had considerable time driving the vehicle, you are well aware of its condition and history.
  • The vehicle suits your driving needs, and you aren’t interested in upgrading to a newer model.
  • There are some attractive interest rates available at both banks and dealerships in the Normal area if you opt for a lease-end buyout. 

Benefits of an Early Lease Buyout

  • After considering the price calculated by lease-end residual value, the amount still owed on the lease, and the rate of depreciation, you’ve determined that an early lease buyout is the best option.
  • A car lease buyout is a good way to avoid lease penalties that are applied if you have exceeded your mileage limit.
  • If the vehicle has been damaged or modified in some way, you can avoid additional penalties by opting for an early lease buyout.

Explore Your Lease and Finance Options at BMW of Bloomington

What is a lease buyout and how does a lease buyout work? While there are advantages to choosing a lease buyout, it will come down to what you want and what you can afford. Our finance specialists can help you decide whether a lease buyout will work for you, as well as explain the difference between leasing vs. buying. Make sure to browse our current BMW finance and lease offers to find some of the best deals in the Decatur area. We’ve helped drivers from Pekin and beyond get behind the wheel of an exciting new BMW and we’re ready to do the same for you today!

 

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