Per CT state law:
Windshield: Non-reflective tint is allowed above the manufacturer's AS-1 line. Front Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in. Back Side windows: Must allow more than 35% of light in. Rear Window: Any darkness can be used.
It's based on the transfer of ownership, from Lessor to Lessee, some states collect sales tax on the buyout amount, CA for example. Selling your vehicle to Carvana, etc. avoids having to pay these taxes.
High used car values are great for lease returns. This topic was on Autoblog recently. Manufactures are attempting to limit your options when returning a leased vehicle.
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/07/26/gm-honda-lease-return-policy/
You are correct, by industry standards it is a Class III hitch as it has a 2" receiver. It also falls within the rating for a Class III receiver at 3,500 pounds.
I used the Edmonds.com lease calculator.
Given the lease payment of $575 from the Ford site, the 57% residual value from Ford, the down payment amount, 48 month term, etc... The only missing item from this is the money factor or interest charged for using the vehicle over the 48 month term...
The lease payment includes the interest/finance charge. There are two components of your estimated $575 lease payment. Depreciation of ~$373 per month and finance of ~$202 per month, these total the $575 payment. The $575 doesn't include estimated sales tax of ~$28 per month, the total monthly...
No, the $794 payment includes both the depreciation of the vehicle and the finance cost to use the vehicle for 24 months. These are not real numbers, just an estimate to show the components of a lease payment. Assumes CAP cost is MSRP, 24 month residual @ 68%. The calculations are from...