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Lease Buyout Calculator

Buying out a lease with an $18,000 residual value, a $350 purchase fee, and 6.5% sales tax costs about $19,520 total, including $1,170 in tax. Toggle whether your state taxes the buyout below.

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Residual / buyout value ($)

Purchase-option fee ($)

Sales tax rate (%)

Tax applies to buyout?

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Total buyout cost -

Sales tax -

Estimates only. Confirm exact terms with your lender or dealer.

By Jessica Martinez, Contributing Writer, Business & Finance · Updated 2026-07-02

How much does it cost to buy out a lease?

At lease end you can buy the car for its residual (buyout) value plus a purchase-option fee and any sales tax. We total those for your out-the-door buyout cost.

Compare the buyout to market value - if the car's worth more than the residual, buying can be a deal.

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FAQs

What's the residual value?

The pre-set buyout price in your lease contract.

Is there always a fee?

Often a purchase-option fee; check your contract.

Is the buyout taxed?

Usually yes on the buyout price - toggle to match your state.

Financial advice?

No - an estimate.