In case you were wondering, BMW has not extended their 24mo Z4 lease. That’s a big disappointment since that was one of the best leases around for a 2-seat convertible. Fortunately, not all hope is lost! The M3 coupe and the 328 Wagon aren’t half bad. They have very good residual values and decent money factor. The discounts aren’t spectacular, but it’s good enough to make the lease reasonable. If you qualify for the loyalty reduction, you’d be looking at a very good deal.
There are drops in residual on many models which is disappointing. Money factors have really dropped much (if any), so that makes deals a bit more expensive. Remember the Team USA credit should still be in play (if you did the test drive) and if you are returning BMW customer, you should still qualify for the loyalty MF reduction or $1000 credit.
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 BMW 328i Wagon
MSRP – $38,025
Sale Price – $35,655
Monthly – $439+ tax
RWG Rating – 87.3
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2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 M Crossover
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 M Crossover
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328i Wagon
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328xi Wagon
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335is Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335is Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW M3 Coupe
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
2011 BMW M3 Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW M3 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate
2011 BMW 528i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 535i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 550i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
@G
I’m 11 payment to go until my 2010 528 goes to bed, I (HATE) this car… What should I be doing now if anything to get out of this lease?
Notes: max msd’s, was hit front then back fixed @ BMW shop and miles are what they should be @ this month, my kids rather ride in my 4 door truck than my bmr on long rides to Boston getting a larger car is a must asap
Thanks for ur help.
@jake. 11 months with max MSDs? Yickes. I think you might have to wait it out our you will lose your MSDs. You can’t trade it in because it’s been in an accident and I guarantee that you will be upside down on your loan. This is one of the classic problems with accidents and MSDs. I think there is a lot of money at stake, so I recommend hanging in there until about 3 months before your lease ends and then check with your dealer to see if they have a “pull ahead” program available.
How about 24 month BMW lease numbers
@ron. see bold print above…
Good morning G (EST), of course I’ll find out when I go down to the dealer, but I’m interested in a 2011 335Diesel and since the it’s not listed in the Sept rates. Do you think it’s possible to still get the August rates which look more attractive?
Morning bbkg! 335d is actually listed above. Here is are the numbers.
There’s a big eco credit on this car too which should help drop the sale price.
You usually cannot go back a month (or a few) unless you special order a car and want to lock in the rates.
2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
@G Can you confirm the 2011 M3 Convertible money factor listed at 0.00090? I’m being told something different so I just want to make sure no typo there.
Thanks.
Hi G. Didn’t make my move last month on the x3, and now being told that 2012s are rolling in and inventory on 2011s is dwindling, so selection is scarce. I know about the BOLD PRINT above, but any chance you have the #s on 2012s yet?
Thanks.
JAke
@Jake. I normally update the post if updated/new information becomes available. As of now. I don’t have anything on the 2012 X3. If that changes, I will update my post.
btw, I’m a different Jake from the one with the first post 😉
@Mike. I looked over my copy of the rates and it is in fact 0.00090. If you are getting a higher number from your dealer, it may be padded for profit. That is perfectly legal by the way. But as a customer, I frown upon dealer that practice this.
@G I appreciate you confirming the money factor. The dealer actually showed me a communication from BMW with a list of rates for all the models and it showed 0.00130. Maybe there was some small print somewhere saying the rates listed were the maximum allowable marked up rates.
@G
Thanks for ur advice,
I shoulda drove it for a day or two before I made my decision, I’m 5-10 180lbs and I feel it’s like a (tanka) car, I’m married to my 5 series for another 8 months worse things in life I guess.
Tip to @ all
Ask ur car dealer for a full weekend test drive if possible that way you’ll find out more if it’s a good fit in your life and not just a great lookn ride like I did…
Hi G,
Thank for all your insight and advice. Finally placed an order for my 2012 X3 28i. Saved a bundle. MSRP 43025. Payment $499. Inceptions plus $340 cap cost reduction up front (to keep pmt under 500). Thinking of doing Performance Center Delivery in Spartanburg, SC. 🙂
@jake. your welcome! glad you settled on the car. Hopefully you were able to lock in the rates and also given the flexibility switch to the later rates if they are better. Keep me posted once you pick up your car! I want to know more about the Performance Center Delivery if you do it.
Just picked up the new X3. Absolutely LOVE IT!! Ended up getting a standard Dealer delivery though, timing did not work out for me on the Perf Ctr delivery (they are backed up almost a month). Thanks again for your continued help. I am keeping an eye on your posts for my next lease (hopefully the new 3 series, once it comes out).
@jake. no problem. I can’t wait for the new 3. I actually find it to be a major improvement from the previous one. Nothing against those who leased this past generation of 3-series, but I never really liked the look much. I think the new design speaks to me. If the moon and the stars align (with my pocketbook), I might end up getting the wifey one, even if she wants a C-Class instead. Haahaa.