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Cap Cost Reduction

A down payment on a lease that lowers the capitalized cost.

Cap cost reduction is the lease term for a down payment. Most experts advise against large cap reductions because if the car is totaled early in the lease, you lose that money — gap insurance won't reimburse it.

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