The Benefits of a BMW Lease

At BMW of Columbia, you have plenty of options when shopping for a new BMW SUV or luxury sedan. While you do have the option to finance and buy your next BMW X7 or 4 Series or i4, you can also opt for a car lease. This process involves driving a brand-new BMW model during its most trouble-free years with a full manufacturer warranty and all the upgrades you know and love.

Leasing a vehicle is a short-term commitment with lease terms typically ending after 36 months. What is the lease return process? Can you buy the car? Does BMW offer a lease buyout or early buyout? The team at our BMW dealership in Columbia, SC, has all the details you need to know about lease returns and the BMW early lease return program. Check out this end of lease guide and contact our team to learn more about the benefits of a lease agreement with low monthly payments when taking advantage of BMW lease and financing offers.

What Are the Lease Return Options?

If you’ve been driving a stylish BMW with a lease agreement, it’s important to know what happens once the terms have ended. Typically, we request that you schedule an inspection of your leased vehicle for excessive wear at our BMW service center in Columbia, SC. Our team will consult the pre-inspection list and verify mileage.

The first option you have upon a lease return is to simply hand over the keys and pay any obligations you have for exceeding the mileage limit. However, you can also opt to buy the car you have leased. The team at BMW of Columbia will meet with you to discuss financing specials and the benefits of purchasing the vehicle you’ve come to know and love for 36 months.

Upon lease return, you can also choose to lease a new vehicle. BMW is constantly evolving its new car lineup and adding electric and hybrid models that offer you a more sustainable way to drive. Select from coupes, sedans and SUVs that feature enhanced safety features, bold style, innovative cabin technology and powerful engine options.

You can also choose to buy a used or certified pre-owned vehicle from our BMW dealership in Columbia, SC, upon lease return. Our inventory includes high-powered BMW pre-owned vehicles, as well as SUVs, sedans, coupes and pickup trucks from a variety of manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Acura, INFINITI, MINI, Honda, Toyota and more.

Can I Return Leased Cars Early?

BMW of Columbia is always looking to ramp up our vehicle inventory and invites you to consider taking part in the BMW early lease return program if you’re ready to give up your vehicle. Although lease payments are typically low and affordable, you may choose to finance or buy a different model. With the BMW early lease return program, our team offers incentives to swap out your current lease for another model or simply return it with minimal fees.

When returning leased cars early, BMW of Columbia waives fees if you lease or purchase another BMW model, such as the 2 Series or the X3 SUV. Know that upon lease return, there may also be fees associated with how your vehicle was cared for during the lease agreement. For instance, if you do not stay on top of required maintenance services or if the vehicle no longer passes certifications, the team at our BMW dealership in Columbia, SC, will create an itemized list of charges so you’re well aware of what you owe before you buy or lease again with us.

The Ultimate BMW Lease Return Guide

At BMW of Columbia, we know the joys of driving a new BMW model, which is why we feature leasing specials that make it more affordable to drive a luxury vehicle. When your car lease ends, our team is ready to guide you through the lease return process and the BMW early lease return program.

It’s our pleasure to offer you plenty of choices when choosing a new BMW model for a car lease. Stop in today to shop our collection and learn more about our new vehicle specials and our convenient online auto financing tools that allow you to buy or lease your next luxury car, sedan or SUV from the comfort of your own home.