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If the leasing company underestimated the car's residual value and the market value is higher than the residual, you could make money selling the car to another dealer or a company like CarMax or Carvana.

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.

The residual value of the car will stay the same, meaning if you want to buy the car later, you'll still have to pay the residual value despite depreciation. Extending the lease may incur fees and penalties. The longer you drive the car, the more likely it will be that it will need repairs.

Can you return a lease after 1 day? With most car leases you can return the vehicle early, but it is going to cost you, since canceling a car lease within 30 days is often associated with a substantial fee.

Market value for the leased vehicle was often higher than its residual value. However, recently we've found that most manufacturers have adjusted their calculations so that the residual value can be significantly higher than residual value.

A high residual value on the car could also help you get a better interest rate. A higher residual value means you'd have lower monthly payments because there would be less depreciation on the vehicle. Since interest is applied to your monthly payment, a lower monthly payment would equate to reduced interest charges.

It is calculated by subtracting the gross potential rental from the rent received. For example, let's say the market rent for a two-bed/one-bath unit in a local area is $900 per month, but your actual rent for this exact unit is $750. That would mean you have a $150 loss to lease ($900-$750-$150 LSL).