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A

  • Acquisition Fee

    A charge included in most lease transactions that is either paid up front or is included in the gross capitalized cost.

  • Adjusted Capitalized Cost

    The difference between the gross capitalized cost and the capitalized cost reduction. This is the amount used to calculate the lease payment.

  • Amount Financed

    In a finance contract, the agreed-upon sale price of the vehicle, plus any charges for taxes, title, license fees, service contracts, and vehicle protection products, less any down payment and/or net trade-in allowance. This is the amount that is subject to finance charges.

  • Apr* (Annual Percentage Rate)

    In a finance contract, the cost of your credit as a yearly rate.

    * The disclosed APR is an estimate based upon the credit rating assessment you provided and average rates for contracts purchased by the LFS office serving your area. Actual APR will vary and is agreed upon by you and your Lexus dealer. The estimate provided assumes financing through LFS and your participating Lexus dealer on approved credit. Not all customers will qualify.

C

  • Capitalized Cost Reduction or Cap Cost Reduction

    In a lease contract, the amount of any net trade-in allowance, rebate, non-cash credit or cash paid that reduces the gross capitalized cost. This is sometimes referred to as a down payment.

  • Closed-End Lease

    The lessee is liable for excess mileage and excessive wear and use. This is also called a guaranteed trade-in, net lease, or walk-away lease. This is the only type of lease Lexus Financial Services utilizes.

  • Credit Date

    The date the online payment will be credited/posted to your account in the LFS system. There are two days from the submit date to the credit date.

  • Credit Rating

    The self-assessed credit range provided by you to estimate the APR for a financing or rent charge factor for a lease agreement. It is distinct from your Credit Report, which is generated by third-party credit bureaus.

D

  • Desired Term

    The preferred duration of a finance or lease contract, usually expressed in months (e.g., 24 months, 36 months).

  • Down Payment

    The amount of cash or net trade-in allowance applied to reduce the cash sales price of a vehicle. Many Creditors require a down payment of 10 to 15 percent of the amount to be financed. However, the required down payment can be less, depending on your credit history, ability to repay and other criteria. A down payment helps lower your monthly payment as well as establish equity in your financed vehicle.

E

  • Early Termination

    When a lease is terminated before the scheduled maturity date and the vehicle is returned to the lessor, early termination charges may be substantial.

  • Excess Mileage Charge

    Leases generally contain a mileage limitation on mileage and resulting excess depreciation of the vehicle. A set mileage allowance is disclosed in a LFS lease agreement. If this limit is exceeded, the lessee is charged for each mile driven exceeding the allowable mileage, as disclosed in the lease (e.g., $0.15 per mile). However, if at lease inception, you feel you will be driving more than is set forth in the lease, you can add the anticipated excess mileage (at $.10 per mile) to your lease to be paid as part of your monthly payment.

  • Excessive Wear and Use

    LFS leases contain specific standards for excessive wear and use, based upon LFS' standards. Included are such items as missing parts, scratches, dents, mismatched/bald tires, cracked glass, ripped/torn/burned interior, and inoperable mechanical parts. At the end of the lease, if the lessee does not purchase the vehicle, the lessee must either repair the excessive wear and use or pay the lessor the estimated cost to repair.

F

  • First Monthly Payment

    LFS requires that lease payments be made at the beginning of each monthly period. Therefore, the first monthly lease payment is due at the time of lease signing.

G

  • Gross Cap Cost or Gross Capitalized Cost

    The agreed upon value of the lease vehicle (including dealer mark-up), plus any items you pay for over the lease term such as taxes, service contracts, credit insurance and any prior credit or lease balance.

L

  • Lease

    A contract between a lessor and a lessee for a specified time period and a specific payment. The title of the car remains in the name of the lessor as owner unless and until the lessee exercises his/her purchase option.

  • Lessee

    The customer who signs a lease with the lessor and pays for use of the vehicle.

  • Lessor

    The mileage calculated into a lease payment under LFS' Low Mileage Lease Program. The total allowable miles under LFS' Low Mileage Lease Program is calculated by dividing the number of months in the term by 12 and multiplying this amount by 12,000. For example, the total allowable miles under a LFS Low Mileage Lease with a 36 month terms is calculated as follows: 36 month term divided by 12 = 3 years; 3 years multiplied by 12,000 is 36,000. A charge is assessed for any mileage driven that exceeds this limit.

M

  • MSRP* (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)

    The retail price of the vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer - often called the sticker or list price. If you configured a vehicle in the "Build Your Lexus" section of Lexus.com, this MSRP reflects the options you selected. If you chose a vehicle in the "Select a Vehicle" section of this Payment Estimator, this MSRP is based upon the most popular combination of options for this model in your area. Actual MSRP may vary. Final price is agreed upon between you and your Lexus dealer. MSRP excludes the delivery, processing and handling fee ($580 for cars; $605 for trucks, vans and SUVs), taxes, title and license. Actual dealer price may vary. Does not include accessory options installed by dealer.

  • Maturity Date

    The date on which your payment obligations under a finance agreement cease, and you own your vehicle in full.

  • Mileage Option

    Standard Miles: The total allowable standard mileage is calculated by dividing the number of months in the term by 12 and multiplying this amount by 15,000. For example, the total allowable miles on a standard lease with a 36 month term is calculated as follows: 36 month term divided by 12 = 3 years; 3 years multiplied by 15,000 = 45,000. A charge is assessed for any mileage driven that exceeds this limit. ow Miles: The total allowable miles under LFS' Low Mileage Lease Program is calculated by dividing the number of months in the term by 12 and multiplying this amount by 12,000. For example, the total allowable miles under a LFS Low Mileage Lease with a 36 month terms is calculated as follows: 36 month term divided by 12 = 3 years; 3 years multiplied by 12,000 is 36,000. A charge is assessed for any mileage driven that exceeds this limit.

P

  • Purchase Option

    An option in a lease that allows the lessee to purchase the vehicle during or at the end of the lease term for a price disclosed or described in the lease.

R

  • Refundable Security Deposit

    An amount collected by the lessor at the beginning of the lease to ensure the lessee's compliance with the terms of the lease. The security deposit is generally refundable at lease end, provided there are no excess mileage, excessive wear or use charges, outstanding parking tickets or other unpaid amounts.

  • Residual Value

    The projected value of the vehicle at lease end that is used in calculating the monthly payment.

  • Retail Installment Sales Contract (Finance Contract)

    A contract for the sale of the vehicle between the seller and the buyer, in which the seller agrees to finance the sale under the terms set forth in the contract. The dealer is the seller and creditor on the contract, which is later assigned to a secondary finance source, such as LFS.

S

  • Sales Price

    The agreed-upon value of a financed vehicle, between the seller and purchaser. In the payment calculator on this site, the MSRP for a popular model of the vehicle you selected is used as the sales price.

  • Scheduled Termination

    The end of the lease term, as called for in the lease. It is also referred to as the scheduled maturity date.

  • Simple Interest

    Interest computed only on the outstanding principal balance, without compounding. (Compounding interest includes accrued interest in the calculation of interest charges.)

  • Standard Miles

    The annual mileage LFS assumes a vehicle will be driven when calculating a lease payment. The total allowable standard mileage is calculated by dividing the number of months in the term by 12 and multiplying this amount by 15,000. For example, the total allowable miles on a standard lease with a 36 month term is calculated as follows: 36 month term divided by 12 = 3 years; 3 years multiplied by 15,000 = 45,000. A charge is assessed for any mileage driven that exceeds this limit.

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  • Term

    The duration of the finance or lease contract, usually expressed in months (e.g., 24 months, 36 months).

  • Trade-in Value

    The net value of a vehicle credited toward the purchase or lease of another vehicle.