Car lease broker: lease negotiation for a flat $1,000
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DriveEasier works as your lease broker: we find the car at dealers within about 50 miles, negotiate the lease terms, fees and add-ons on your behalf, and bring back one exact written quote for you to approve before you sign. You apply for credit and sign directly with the dealer. Flat $1,000 service fee.
What a lease broker does
A lease broker shops and negotiates a lease for you. On /start you tell us the car, the lease length and the miles you drive; we take it from there and put the numbers in writing. Nothing is agreed with a dealer for you until you say yes.
| Part of the deal | DriveEasier | You |
|---|---|---|
| Finding the car | Searches dealer inventory, usually within about 50 miles, and confirms the car is on the lot | Say what you want, your budget and your timeline |
| Price, fees and add-ons | Negotiates them with one or more dealers and gets itemized out-the-door quotes in writing | Approve one exact quote, or don't |
| Financing | Helps you compare dealer financing with outside financing and guides pre-approval | Apply for credit yourself, directly with the lender |
| Trade-in | Prices it separately from the new car | Decide whether to trade |
| The finish | Lines up the paperwork and pickup, or shipping | Sign directly with the dealer |
The numbers in a lease
A lease quote has more moving parts than a purchase. These are the general terms you will see:
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Capitalized cost | The price the lease is based on. Like a purchase price, it can be negotiated. |
| Residual value | What the car is projected to be worth at the end of the lease, set by the leasing company. |
| Money factor | The lease's financing charge, written as a small decimal. Multiplied by 2,400 it roughly equals an interest rate. |
| Term and mileage | How many months, and how many miles a year, before excess-mileage charges apply. |
| Fees and add-ons | Acquisition and documentation fees, taxes, and any dealer-installed extras. |
Because the payment depends on all of them, we negotiate the whole deal, not just the monthly number. Not sure a lease is right? Read Lease vs. buy.
What it costs
The first call is free. Full service is a flat $1,000, the same for a lease as for a purchase. Dealers pay us nothing. Within 24 hours of paying, the fee is fully refundable; after that, 50% comes back for any reason until you sign.
Want someone to negotiate it for you?
Tell us the car. We source it, negotiate it and bring back one exact quote. Flat $1,000.