Are you shopping for a new vehicle and considering a Mercedes-Benz lease for the first time? We see many buyers who are excited about leasing but concerned about the unfamiliar process. We’re outlining common lease terms at Mercedes-Benz of...
Are you shopping for a new vehicle and considering a Mercedes-Benz lease for the first time? We see many buyers who are excited about leasing but concerned about the unfamiliar process. We’re outlining common lease terms at Mercedes-Benz of Asheville to help you shop with confidence.
Acquisition Fee
An acquisition fee is an initial charge to cover the cost of obtaining your credit report, verifying your insurance info, and other administrative musts.
Capitalized Cost Reduction
Similar to a down payment, capitalized cost reduction is the money you pay upfront to lower the cost of your lease.
Closed-End Lease
With a closed-end lease, which is the most common type of lease, you don’t owe the difference between the actual value of your vehicle at the end of your lease and its predetermined residual value.
Early Termination
If you decide to end your lease before your previously agreed-upon terms, it’s known as early termination and will result in costly fees.
GAP Insurance
Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance protects you if you’re involved in an accident that totals your vehicle, or if it is stolen, and you owe more on your vehicle than it’s worth.
Open-End Lease
With an open-end lease, you’ll be responsible for paying the difference between your vehicle’s actual value and residual value at the end of your lease. If the value ends up being over the residual value, you have the option of buying the vehicle and collecting the difference when you resale it.
Residual Value
Residual value is the estimated value of your vehicle at the end of your lease, which is predetermined when you first sign your contract.
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