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forum thread Posted by PowerClerk • Nov 28, 2024
forum thread Posted by PowerClerk • Nov 28, 2024

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For the first time ever, Tesla has officially introduced end-of-lease buyouts for the Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck in the U.S.

End-of-lease buyouts are now also available for the Model S/X.

All current Tesla lessees will be eligible for a buyout at a future date. Tesla Lease Trust customers will be able to request a buyout quote directly through the Tesla app. For those with leases from other lenders, you can contact your specific lender to initiate the buyout process.

https://www.tesla.com/support/lea...nd-options
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For the first time ever, Tesla has officially introduced end-of-lease buyouts for the Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck in the U.S.

End-of-lease buyouts are now also available for the Model S/X.

All current Tesla lessees will be eligible for a buyout at a future date. Tesla Lease Trust customers will be able to request a buyout quote directly through the Tesla app. For those with leases from other lenders, you can contact your specific lender to initiate the buyout process.

https://www.tesla.com/support/lea...nd-options

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Nov 28, 2024
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EagerActivity1630
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Why????
Nov 28, 2024
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iSDeals
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Quote from EagerActivity1630 :
Why????
Because they aren't selling hot cakes and this way the lessee will buy the car at higher value at lease end.
But yes, Why????
Nov 28, 2024
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ko1790
Nov 28, 2024
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huh, neat.
Last edited by ko1790 November 27, 2024 at 06:32 PM.
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Quote from EagerActivity1630 :
Why????
There's no why, only S and X.
This is great news. Now I can actually buy something I don't need, with the money I don't have, to impress people I don't like.
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Knightshade
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Quote from EagerActivity1630 :
Why????

Leasing avoids the income caps that previously prevented some folks from getting the $7500 IRA credit.

I think it ALSO avoids the price cap (so a sedan over 55k or an SUV over 80 would qualify) which unlocks even more options for buyers who otherwise were excluded


Without a buyout though it wasn't a good option for people who wanted to keep the car.

Now you can effectively get the $7500 credit at any income level--- "lease" it to get the credit, then just buy out the car from the lease.

TONS of folks were doing this all along with non-Tesla EVs that otherwise didn't qualify-- now you can do it with Teslas too.
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towhee
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Quote from Knightshade :
Leasing avoids the income caps that previously prevented some folks from getting the $7500 IRA credit.

I think it ALSO avoids the price cap (so a sedan over 55k or an SUV over 80 would qualify) which unlocks even more options for buyers who otherwise were excluded


Without a buyout though it wasn't a good option for people who wanted to keep the car.

Now you can effectively get the $7500 credit at any income level--- "lease" it to get the credit, then just buy out the car from the lease.

TONS of folks were doing this all along with non-Tesla EVs that otherwise didn't qualify-- now you can do it with Teslas too.
Can you help me with the math. I did a quick run of costs for cash purchase vs lease for LR AWD. Came out to be about a 2k savings via leasing. I am missing the $7.5k or did Tesla just eat it? Not trying to be snarky as we are looking for a MY but I didn't see the pass through of the EV credit. Thanks for insights.
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You do pay interest on the lease (it's built into the monthly price). So there's some benefit to you from paying less upfront but Tesla does eat a good chunk of the $7,500.

One way people avoid it is to buyout quickly after lease inception but it seems Tesla only offers it at end of lease term

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needdealsnow
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My calculation for red Y
Buy price including taxes minus fed rebate is 45k

Lease incl taxes is 370 per month, down payment 3k buyout about 28k total 44k

Weird lease makes more sense
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F1Racer
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Quote from iSDeals :
Because they aren't selling hot cakes and this way the lessee will buy the car at higher value at lease end.
But yes, Why????

Also I think Tesla couldn't off load the lease returned cars anymore on the secondary markets.
But agree with you: it's a lever they are pulling due to waning demand.
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moops1
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Quote from needdealsnow :
My calculation for red Y
Buy price including taxes minus fed rebate is 45k

Lease incl taxes is 370 per month, down payment 3k buyout about 28k total 44k

Weird lease makes more sense
Your total due at sign is higher than just the down payment
Nov 28, 2024
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kipper99
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Quote from needdealsnow :
My calculation for red Y
Buy price including taxes minus fed rebate is 45k

Lease incl taxes is 370 per month, down payment 3k buyout about 28k total 44k

Weird lease makes more sense
Where do you see the residual value?
Nov 28, 2024
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komugi
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Highest fatality car brand
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Quote from moops1 :
Your total due at sign is higher than just the down payment
It was confusing. Down payment 3k, lease 345

Est taxes and fees 5k.

When est taxes check box is checked, lease becomes 373
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Quote from kipper99 :
Where do you see the residual value?
Select lease. Click the payment drop down. Read the terms all the way to the end

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kipper99
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Quote from needdealsnow :
Select lease. Click the payment drop down. Read the terms all the way to the end
I don't really see Tesla passing a tax credit, because my calculation is 44k with a lease not including taxes on 28k purchase.

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