09 Mazda CX-7 Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/192008/12/19 by G

My Take: Mazda’s Top-of-the-Line CX-7 lease isn’t as great as the money factors would indicate. Back in May, I was offered a fully loaded CX-7 GT (FWD) which had a residual of 54%, but the money factor was lower at .00094 which wasn’t too shabby since all of the rebates helped cut down the upfront costs. Unfortunately, there aren’t any “rebates” to be had this month on the CX-7, so you pretty much have to rely on the dealer to dip way below invoice to make the deal worth your while. I still think $412+tax at invoice is a bit high considering you still have to pay for inception fees. Factor in the poor gas mileage this car gives and you probably want to think long and hard as to whether you REALLY want a CX-7 sitting on your driveway.

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			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD	$27,211	$29,050	$477	$412	$554	$466

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Mazda CX-7 December Lease Rates

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December 2008 Do Not Lease List

Published 2008/12/192012/01/10 by G

Here you will find the lease rates for cars that I don’t recommend leasing this month. A poor combination of low residual value and high money factors usually means one thing…if you want it, don’t lease it, buy it.

2008 Acura MDX December Lease Rates

* .00300 x 2400 = 7.2% APR, need I say more?

2008/2009 Toyota Highlander December Lease Rates

* The 08 model’s MF isn’t too bad (3.9% APR) but the residual kills the deal for me.

2009 Porsche 911 December Lease Rates

* These numbers are actually not terrible, but the price tag of this vehicle pretty much takes this car off the average person’s wishlist.

2008/2009 Honda S2000 December Lease Rates

* 7.2%+ APR PLUS weak residuals = no thanks.

2009 Volvo XC90 December Lease Rates

* You see that big LeaseCompare.com ad at the end of this post, try them…avoid Ford Credit like the plague.

08 Infiniti G35 Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/18 by G

My Take: For the remaining 2008 G35 models, please do yourself a favor and AVOID 24-month leases. The sweet spot is the 36-month lease for the G35 (same is the case with the G37). This car are still worth leasing, so be sure to look them over before you get too excited about the 2009 models. There isn’t a huge difference in performance between the G35 and G37, at least not noticeable enough to justify the extra cost. In my case, I went with the G37 because I wanted a coupe. If you need a sedan, give the 2008 G35 a chance. I’m willing to bet that these rates won’t stick around past December. Infiniti’s G lineup is by far the best bang for the buck in the entry-level luxury department. The exterior is sleek and the interior is vastly improved from the previous generation G model. I will go as far as saying that the interior quality rivals, maybe even surpasses the BMW 3-series. In BMW speak, you get a car comparable to the 335i for the price of a 328i. Can’t beat that.

Something to note, the G35 actually does not require Premium gas, but the G37 does. If gas prices is factor in your car shopping decision, this should be taken into consideration. The G gulps gas, it does not sip, so the question is, do you want it to gulp premium or regular?

There is $1000 in dealer cash available and another $500 in loyalty cash. There is $3000 cash available for purchases only. 0% and 0.9% APR financing rates are available for up to 60 months.

			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
08 Infiniti G35	$30,891	$33,515	$718	$403	$835	$478

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

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08/09 Mazda CX-9 Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/18 by G

My Take: If you are shopping for a 7-passenger SUV and you are considering the CX-9, be aware that the 08 model will actually cost you more than the 09 model eventhough the sell price is lower. That’s thanks to a 5% lower residual value on the 08 vs the 09, so keep that in mind when you email your dealer. Also, be aware of the $1000 loyalty cash available to you if you are a previous Mazda owner. If you are looking to buy, there is 0% financing for up to 60 months on the 08 CX-9 and 1.9% APR on the 09 model for up to 60 months (0% for up to 36 months).

			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD	$31,310	$33,785	$497	$436	$603	$507
08 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD	$31,070	$33,550	$530	$445	$634	$514

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Mazda CX-9 December Lease Rates

2008 Mazda CX-9 December Lease Rates

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09 Acura TL and TSX Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/172008/12/17 by G

My Take: Acura has improved their 2009 TL lease but that’s not the case on the TSX. You will see a significant drop on the monthly payments from Nov to Dec ($40-$50) due to the lower money factor. Is invoice price a reasonable sale price? I’m inclined to say yes on both the TL and the TSX. Personally, this is around what I feel the TL should lease for ($350-$400 range). As for the TSX? Nothing’s really changed other than the fact that you can negotiate a lower sale price. There is financing for 0% for up to 36 months and 2.9% for up to 60 months.

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			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Acura TL	$32,896	$35,715	$471	$407	$594	$491
09 Acura TSX Base	$27,381	$29,720	$424	$369	$527	$440

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Acura TL December Lease Rates

2009 Acura TSX December Lease Rates

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09 Mazda Mazda6 Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/17 by G

My Take: Mazda’s in general are not known for their high “residual values”. So don’t expect to see any more than high 40s to 50s for 36 month leases. Even their popular Mazda3 model seems to hover around the same range. What is important to note is that Mazda is known for cash rebates and low APR incentives. There is a special 2.9% for up to 60 months financing deal going on, $500 loyalty cash, and a lease deal that involves $850 lease cash and $750 dealer contribution on the i Sport model.

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			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Mazda Mazda6 i Sport	$20,227	$21,820	$386	$333	$456	$380

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 December Lease Rates

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09 Lexus GS Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/162008/12/16 by G

My Take: The GS’s money factor isn’t too horrible this month, although I would have liked a higher residual value for a 2009 model. Nevertheless, if you can negotiate a lower sale price, you might be able to save yourself a good chunk of change. Just remember that for every $1000 you knock off the sale price, you save about $30 per month on a 36-month lease.

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			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Lexus GS350 AWD	N/A	$47,625	$N/A	$N/A	$974	$765

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Lexus GS December Lease Rates

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08/09 Infiniti G37 Lease Rates for December 2008

Published 2008/12/152008/12/15 by G

My Take: The 09 G37 is still leasing for a good chunk of change, so you are actually better off leasing the 08 model instead. As for the sedan, I still think that waiting until January/February might be a good idea because their rates are still a bit on the high end. Infiniti is trying to discourage lesses from going with the 24-month lease on the sedan (there’s only a 1% drop from 24 to 36 monoth leases and a significant bump in money factor) so stay away from those. I always felt the 36-month leases were ideal anyway so you really shouldn’t consider 24-month unless they are cheaper or just as much as the 36-month leases.

UPDATE: Word is that the $395 disposition fee will return January 6th, 2009 on all Infiniti Leases. It is a somewhat of a big deal if you intend to keep the car for the entire length of your lease.

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			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Infiniti G37 Coupe Journey	$34,674	$37,465	$636	$517	$761	$602
09 Infiniti G37 Sedan Journey	$31,957	$34,515	$653	$474	$768	$552

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
Local Taxes not included.
24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Infiniti G37 December Lease Rates

2008 Infiniti G37 December Lease Rates

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09 Mazda CX-7 Lease Rates for December 2008

December 2008 Do Not Lease List

08 Infiniti G35 Lease Rates for December 2008

08/09 Mazda CX-9 Lease Rates for December 2008

09 Acura TL and TSX Lease Rates for December 2008

09 Mazda Mazda6 Lease Rates for December 2008

09 Lexus GS Lease Rates for December 2008

08/09 Infiniti G37 Lease Rates for December 2008