[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by Fly320s

This is the official word on the tax credit: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml

Yeah, I think this is the key line:

Can I claim the credit for a leased vehicle?
If a qualifying vehicle is leased to a consumer, the leasing company may claim the credit.

That means BMWFS can claim the federal tax credit on leased vehicles

Makes me wonder if there's a negotiation benefit in agreeing to lease (or not) and/or agreeing to finance because the dealership gets a cut (even if you pay off the balance after the deal is signed)