Lease ending, looking to buy Used ID 4

[newbieDC]

I got my Manheim inspection, and no charge to turn in my 2023 model. Yay!

My questions are these –

I really want to get a 2024 or '25 pro if I can get one for no more than $26,000. There are a few (like three) in my metro area at the moment. Also a couple in Pennsylvania a couple hours away.

How much would you value a certified pre-owned (with two-year additional bumper to bumper warranty after four year factory warrantee ends)? According to VW Credit, I can save my turn-in fee if I get a CPO, but not a standard used (which I think is $695?)

I should buy before my lease ends, right, not try to extend for more 24s to return to dealerships? ($345/month)

[paranoidgarliclover]

@newbieDC

According to VW Credit, I can save my turn-in fee if I get a CPO, but not a standard used (which I think is $695?)

If this is true, then maybe it’d be helpful to calculator the difference in price of a CPO vs. non-CPO and subtract out the dispo fee?

@newbieDC

I should buy before my lease ends, right, not try to extend for more 24s to return to dealerships? ($345/month)

What is your reasoning?

[newbieDC]

My reasoning is that there are almost no VW ID 4s pro trim 2024 or 2025 for sale right now. I have a 2023, and they improved the battery and software for the infotainment screen in 24.