Car Buying Advice - Help me Negotiate a good lease deal on a 2017 Passat R Line.

I am a first time lessee and would like everyone's input on this offer and what I should negotiate with this lease. I'd like at least a 15K/36 month lease. I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the residual and MF numbers and what they mean. Any explanation or advice is welcome.
This is the offer I have been quoted from a local dealer:
Location: Tennessee
Model: 2017 Volkswagen Passat R Line
MSRP: 25,440
15K/36months
Down Payment: $2,000 (includes all fees/taxes according to dealer)
Monthly Payment: $266.48
OR
18K/36months
Monthly Cost: $298.57
Thanks for your help!
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