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2011-12 Volkswagen Lease Rates – September 2011

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Of all 2012 VW lease rates this month. Only the Passat shows a lot of promise ($1000 lease cash available and a good MF/RV). The CC isn’t half bad either because of the $1250 lease cash that’s available, but it’s RV and MF aren’t as good. Some good deals to be head, however, I should warn you…More and more people are reporting that VW will charge “market value” on payoffs if you try to trade-in the car before lease end. With that in mind, you better be willing to keep the car for the entire term of your lease or you will end up paying a pretty penny trying to get off your lease.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.5L S W/ APPEARANCE AT
MSRP – $23460
Sale Price – $21530 ($1000 lease cash applied)
Monthly – $250+ tax
RWG Rating – 92.4

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2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00038 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.5L S W/ APPEARANCE AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00030 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS KOMFORT AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2DR HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00070 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2DR HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00094 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN S AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00063 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN GLI SEDAN AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00047 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WAGON S AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00085 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG VR6 SPORT
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00067 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN S 4MOTION
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate

2011 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN S
36 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate

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2011-12 Infiniti Lease Rates – September 2011

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There have been a lot of changes across the board with IFS lease rates. 2% to 3% drops in residual, but money factors were adjusted, so expect numbers to be comparable to last month or better. More 2012 models will be rolling out in the coming months so negotiate accordingly.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 INFINITI G37 JOURNEY SEDAN
MSRP – $36695
Sale Price – $32120
Monthly – $325+ tax
RWG Rating – 105.6

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2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE IPL AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00128 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00128 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE X AWD
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE SPORT MANUAL
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00128 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00092 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00064 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00091 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN SPORT MANUAL
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00064 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00127 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI FX35 AWD
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI FX50 AWD
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00141 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE BASE
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT 6MT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00153 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M56 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00161 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M35H SEDAN HYBRID
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate

2011 INFINITI QX56 4WD
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00171 Base Rate

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2012 Audi Lease Rates – September 2011

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No good deals can be had on the 2012 Audis this month. If you are looking to lease one, expect to have a subpar deal. As I have pointed out in the past. The only way to get a good deal is to have a low sale price, high residual and low money factor. Sometimes, if the sale price is low enough, it can offset poor residual values or high money factors.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact your local dealer for more information.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 AUDI A3 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
MSRP – $31,725
Sale Price – $30,352
Monthly – $418+ tax
RWG Rating – 79.7

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2012 AUDI A3 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00143 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A4 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00151 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A5 2.0T COUPE QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00161 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A5 2.0T CONVERTIBLE QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00156 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A6 3.0L QUATTRO PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00145 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A7 PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00158 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A8 SEDAN
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00116 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q5 2.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00159 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q7 3.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00157 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q7 3.0L TDI PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00167 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S4 PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S5 COUPE PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00163 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S5 CONVERTIBLE PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00158 Base Rate

2012 AUDI TT 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

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2011-12 Mercedes-Benz Lease Rates – August 2011

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Few highlights for the month of August…MB lease rates are not too different from last month. A few drops in residuals, but money factors remain steady. 33-month leases, which are not listed on the site which I do not have, carry a significantly higher residual value compared to the 36-month terms. In my opinion, MBs lease best at 48-months, so typically do not recommend anything shorter than that. However, from time to time, there will be some exceptions.

For those seeking a C300, it looks like MB has dropped the sale price of these cars significantly. SoCal market is showing 11% off MSRP on the C300 Sport. New C-Class models are set to be introduced for MY 2012 so this could be a move to clear some inventory.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 Mercedes C300 Sport (48-month)
MSRP – $34,865
Sale Price – $30,986
Monthly – $328+ Tax
RWG Rating – 99.3

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2011 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C300 Sport
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C350 Sport
24 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL550 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL600
24 month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CLS550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Coupe
24 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00126 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00126 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00126 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 BlueTec Diesel Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 75% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Luxury Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Sport Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4MATIC Wagon
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Sport 4MATIC Wagon
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Convertible
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00134 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00134 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00134 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Coupe
24 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Luxury Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Sport Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Convertible
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E63 AMG Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes G550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes G55 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec Diesel
24 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GL450
24 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00126 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00126 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00126 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GL550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00126 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00126 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00126 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GLK350
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00097 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00097 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00097 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00064 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00064 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00064 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML350 BlueTec Diesel
24 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00115 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00115 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00115 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML350
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00043 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00043 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00043 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00035 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00035 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00035 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00240 money factor
2011 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes R350 BlueTec Diesel
24 month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes R350 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S400 Hybrid
24 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00072 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00072 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00072 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S550 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00055 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00055 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00055 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S600
24 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 26% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S63
24 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S65
24 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SL550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00002 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00002 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00002 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SL63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SL65 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SLK300
24 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SLK350
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

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2011-12 Hyundai Lease Rates – August 2011

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As the 2012 models start rolling out, I am thinking the 2011 are probably better deals. Just look at the 2012 residuals and money factors! Not very good. The Genesis is looking rather expensive. The 2012 Sonatas don’t look that great either (disappointing). The Elantra is okay, but not a lot of discounts to be had. It can be leased, but just barely (see below for sample calculation). It’s starting to look like the recent company success got to their heads and they are trying to capitalize on it. Can’t blame them, but I think the deals were better earlier in the year.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 Elantra GLS AT
MSRP – $18,205
Sale Price – $17,909
Monthly – $213+ tax
RWG Rating – 86.4

2012 Sonata Limited
MSRP – $29,545
Sale Price – $27,358
Monthly – $369+ tax
RWG Rating – 82.8

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2012 Sonata GLS
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00083 base money factor

2012 Sonata Limited
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00120 base money factor

2012 Elantra GLS
36-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00150 base money factor

2012 Elantra Limited
36-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00150 base money factor

2012 Genesis V6 Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00199 base money factor

2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0T
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00227 base money factor

2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0T
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00095 base money factor

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2011-12 Volvo Lease Rates – August 2011

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Volvo August lease rates remain the same. Incentives also remain the same through the end of the month. Please see below for details.

S80 3.2s now have $2,000 dealer cash up from $1000. S80 T-6s have $1000 dealer cash and all C30s have $500 dealer cash.

The S80 and the C70 should still be very good leases this month. If either of them are in your shopping list, please visit your local Volvo.

Lease rate was made available by the good folks at North Point Volvo. If you are in or near the Alpharetta, GA area and looking for a Volvo, please give them a call.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 C70 T-5
MSRP – $40,825
Sale Price – $37,378
Monthly – $449+ tax
RWG Rating – 90.3

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2011 C30 T-5
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00096 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00168 base money factor

2011 C30 T-5 R-Design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00096 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00168 base money factor

2011 C70 T-5
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00001 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00095 base money factor

2012 S60 T-5
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00183 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00198 base money factor

2012 S60 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00157 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00198 base money factor

2012 S60 T-6 R-design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00157 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00198 base money factor

2011 S80 3.2
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00001 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00061 base money factor

2011 S80 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00001 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00082 base money factor

2011 XC-60 T-6 R-design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00145 base money factor

2011 XC-60 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00145 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 AWD R-design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00145 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 FWD R-Design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00145 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00145 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 FWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00145 base money factor

2011 XC-70 3.2 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00077 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00139 base money factor

2011 XC-70 3.2 FWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00077 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00139 base money factor

2011 XC-70 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .000127 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00175 base money factor

2011 XC-90 3.2 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00198 base money factor

2011 XC-90 3.2 FWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00198 base money factor

2011 XC-90 3.2 AWD R-Design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00198 base money factor

2011 XC-90 3.2 FWD R-Design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00198 base money factor

2011 XC-90 V8
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00199 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00198 base money factor

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2011-12 Nissan Lease Rates – August 2011

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Not a lot of unexpected changes here. You got the usual drop in residual value and the subsequent drop in MF to compensate. I would recommend looking at the Maxima this month. Nissan is providing big discounts on this vehicle. Edmunds indicates a $3000 cash rebate on the car. But chances are, this rebate will not qualify for a lease since it cannot be combined with special financing (but I still recommend asking for it to see if you can get it). Because of this, the only other alternative to tap into this cash is to use an non-captive bank to finance your lease. Your bank would buy the car out and then lease it to you. be sure to double check their lease rates to see if it makes sense.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 NISSAN MAXIMA S
MSRP – $32,510
Sale Price – $28,439
Monthly – $320+ tax
RWG Rating – 97.7

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2011 NISSAN MAXIMA S
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00077 base money factor

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00081 base money factor

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00141 base money factor

2011 NISSAN CUBE 5DR WAGON S CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00230 base money factor

2011 NISSAN JUKE 2WD S AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00230 base money factor

2011 NISSAN LEAF 5DR HATCHBACK SV
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00204 base money factor

2011 NISSAN MURANO AWD S
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00041 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S
36 month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00154 base money factor

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00181 base money factor

2011 NISSAN VERSA 5DR HB S AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00075 base money factor

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2011-2012 Honda Lease Rates – August 2011

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Consumer Reports smacked the crap out of the 2012 Honda Civic in their latest review (talk about PR nightmare). Justified or not, Honda needs to face the fact that their competition has improved dramatically. I have not driven the 2012 Civic yet, but based on the photos I have seen, I am unimpressed. I have seen the Fiesta, Elantra and Cruze in person and they look top notch. I think part of the problem with Honda is that they do not approach design the same way automakers such as BMW, Hyundai, Audi, Mazda and Nissan do (I know Acura does, but I also know that was a disaster. i.e. TL redesign). There doesn’t seem to be a design philosophy in place, which is why Hondas have become so bland over the years. Sure, you see a few concepts here and there, but I don’t really see many of those case-studies translating into production vehicles.  I love Honda leases, but they really need to work on the design of their products a bit more. They also need to think twice about how they go about cost cutting. If they take the Toyota/VW route, I will probably never lease a Honda/Acura product again.

Anyway, for the month of August, I am still liking the Honda Pilot’s lease if you are looking for a large SUV. Last month, Ashwenm got a great deal on the Pilot EX. Since rates haven’t changed, expect about the same deal this month. Other notable leases are the CR-V and Accords.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 HONDA PILOT 4WD LX
MSRP – $29,130
Sale Price – $25,509
Monthly – $308+ tax
RWG Rating – 92.9

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2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE LX-S AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00049 base money factor

2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 2WD EX
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00049 base money factor

2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00049 base money factor

2011 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN LX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00049 base money factor

2011 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00049 base money factor

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE LX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00185 base money factor

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN LX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00185 base money factor

2011 HONDA CR-V 4WD LX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00078 base money factor

2011 HONDA CR-Z HATCHBACK AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00185 base money factor

2011 HONDA ELEMENT 4WD LX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00185 base money factor

2011 HONDA FIT HATCHBACK AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00200 base money factor

2011 HONDA ODYSSEY LX AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00144 base money factor

2011 HONDA PILOT 4WD LX
36 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00107 base money factor

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE CREW CAB RT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00185 base money factor