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A vehicle's residual value is its total value at the end of the lease or the amount you'll pay to purchase it at the conclusion of its lease term. Leasing a car differs from renting one in that your monthly payments go toward the cost of vehicle depreciation and the lease term is typically longer than a rental.

A lease buyout involves purchasing a leased vehicle either at or before the end of the contract. Typically, leases include a purchase price option that is established when the lease is signed.

If you don't have the California Certificate of Title, you need to use an Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) to transfer ownership. The lienholder's release, if any, must be notarized. The buyer should then bring the completed form to a DMV office and we will issue a new registration and title.

For example, your car's residual value is $20,000, and you owe six more payments of $500. Your buyout price would be about $23,000. If your state taxes auto sales ? most do ? add that amount to your total. Your lender may charge additional fees, such as a purchase option fee that is levied if you decide to buy the car.

Transferring A Title After A Lease Buyout You'll need to complete Form MV-82 and provide proof of identity, proof of vehicle ownership and proof of sales tax payment. You'll need to bring this information, along with the lease buyout agreement and any lien releases needed, to your local DMV office.

Negotiating can get you a better lease buyout price and potentially Initiating a buyout in the middle of the lease is usually more expensive since you'll have to cover the remaining lease payments, along with the residual value and other fees. Compare various lenders, including credit unions, to get the best deal.

Sign in the buyer's section on the reverse side of the title and insert their driver's license or Entity Identification Number (EIN-formerly Corpcode). Visit a motor vehicle agency to transfer the title, complete the Vehicle Registration Application (Form BA-49) if applicable, and receive the license plates.