Want to know what it costs to buy out your lease? A lease payoff calculator can give you quick answers, but not all calculators are created equal. We'll walk you through how they work, what to look out for, and why Lease End's AI-powered tool is one of the best options on the market.

A lease buyout = your lease payoff + taxes + fees (unless you choose Lease End, which charges zero fees). If your residual value (which impacts your payoff) was set too low, buying out can help you keep equity. If it was set too high, you might be overpaying—so run the numbers before you commit.

Most car lease calculators focus on monthly payments and leave out the part that actually matters: what the car is worth, what a lease buyout would cost, and whether keeping it could make financial sense. This guide explains what lease calculators get wrong, how residual value works, and why early lease buyouts can create unexpected opportunities.