This was a major difference for leasing. When I leased my first Tesla Model 3 in early 2021, I had to pay the $2400 +/- sales tax and registration separate from the down payment of approx. $4500. This time around in December 2023, I had the option to have the taxes and fees included in the finance. More @Wikipedia
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