# Trade-in when lease **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the Hackrs\ **Tags:** ca-socal\ **Created:** [March 10, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547 "2024-03-10T08:09:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NotUncleSam](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/notunclesam/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@NotUncleSam](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/NotUncleSam)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547/1 "2024-03-10T08:09:06Z")
I’m going to the dealer tomorrow to take a look over at number and possibly decide to lease on spot. Also I wanted to trade in my car as well. Should I trade in my car as cap cost reduction or can i trade it in as cash to pay for lease amount? First time leasing. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![kekirius](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/kekirius/32/198307_2.png) [@kekirius](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/kekirius)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547/2 "2024-03-10T08:18:31Z")
It depends on the brand of your old car and the offer provided by the dealer. For example, with Audi, I remember they have policies to discourage third-party lease buyouts, reflected in the buyout price offered to third parties being slightly higher than what you might see. At this point, If you’re sticking with the same brand for your next car, it might be better to trade directly with the dealer. However, generally, I recommend starting with various online appraisal websites to get an estimate, giving yourself an idea of your car’s value. Then, sell to the highest or use the highest offer to negotiate with the dealer where you’re leasing your new car. Regardless of which route you choose, conducting prior research on market prices is highly recommended . ---
**Author:** ![trism](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/trism/32/26973_2.png) [@trism](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/trism)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547/3 "2024-03-10T11:35:03Z")
> [@NotUncleSam](#): > > I’m going to the dealer tomorrow to take a look over at number and possibly decide to lease on spot. Please don’t. ---
**Author:** ![mllcb42](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mllcb42/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@mllcb42](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/mllcb42)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547/4 "2024-03-10T13:42:03Z")
> [@NotUncleSam](#): > > I’m going to the dealer tomorrow to take a look over at number and possibly decide to lease on spot This is how you light thousands of dollars on fire. Do not go into the dealer to talk numbers. Going to the dealer is for taking delivery after you already have an agreed on deal. ---
**Author:** ![Batistuta](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/batistuta/32/70364_2.png) [@Batistuta](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Batistuta)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547/5 "2024-03-10T15:19:30Z")
> [@List of places to sell or value your car online](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/list-of-places-to-sell-or-value-your-car-online/396451): > > For the quickest results: Copy your VIN to your clipboard and just paste it into each site. Quicker than plate lookup. Enter “I own the vehicle” where applicable — you don’t need to get into the details of your lease payoff or loan balance until you’ve eventually chosen one entity to sell to. Use a Google Voice or some other device you can turn off at will. Otherwise your real phone will be bombarded initially. In alphabetical order: Buyer Name Direct Link Review Link AutoCo… Check the value of your car. Visit the marketplace to find best deal on your next car. Don’t go to the dealership. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/f/7/f76e5433b417879e07ad6f0cee47e239c8f1cdd4.png) [@system](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/trade-in-when-lease/536547/6 "2024-05-09T15:20:04Z")
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