Due at Signing. The term, due at signing or cash due at signing, refers to the total amount of cash that is due at the time a car lease contract is signed. âlease acquisitionâ fee is also sometimes included. The acquisition fee is always included in a car lease but is not always paid in cash at the time of lease signing. Cash due at signing, in car leasing, is often confused with a down payment.
If you qualify as a transportation industry worker, you can use the DOT per diem rate of $63 ($68 outside the continental United States) from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. The rates were updated to $63 ($68 outside the continental United States) starting October 1, 2015..
Car Broker Pricing. Depending upon the type of vehicle and how expensive it is, car brokers will generally charge a flat rate fee of $200 up to about $1000. Many times the fee is based on what type of car you're buying and whether it is a new or used model.