Can I trade in my leased vehicle?

Please note that Edmunds.com is not a dealership and we do not directly sell or purchase vehicles. 

If you are considering trading in your leased vehicle, your ability to do so may be impacted by a number of factors, including how close you are to the end of your lease, the terms of your leasing contract, and which company is financing your lease. 

Some finance companies will allow your leased vehicle to be traded in to any dealership, but other companies require that it be turned in only to a dealership that sells new cars of the same brand (e.g., a leased BMW could only be traded in at a BMW dealership).

If you aren't sure, you can check your leasing contract or call the finance company. The dealership where you want to buy your new vehicle should also be able to answer questions about taking your leased vehicle as a trade-in.  This lease trade-in article might clarify some scenarios, but unfortunately we aren't able to address specific lease trade-in questions as terms can vary from contract to contract.

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