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What Is a Lease Purchase-Option Fee?
A purchase-option fee is a contractual charge that may apply when the lessee buys the vehicle.
Purchase-Option Fee in plain English
A purchase-option fee is a contractual charge that may apply when the lessee buys the vehicle.
It can be added to the residual or payoff along with taxes, registration, and financing costs.
Start with the current lender amount.
What to review about purchase-option fee
The complete transaction matters more than the label alone.
- 1
Residual or payoff
Start with the current lender amount.
- 2
Option fee
Add the contractual charge.
- 3
Taxes
Ownership transfer can create tax.
- 4
Financing
A buyout loan adds interest.
A practical example
A $28,000 residual plus a $350 fee becomes a higher ownership cost after taxes and registration.
The customer should compare the complete financial and practical effect before moving forward.
Common questions
Can it be negotiated? Usually it is set by the contract.
Is it a dealer fee? No.
Does every lease have one? No.
Related terms
Continue with lease buyout, residual value and lease payoff.
Questions about purchase-option fee?
Belgravia can compare the complete buyout cost with market value and replacement options.