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September 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Audi A8/S8/R8

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My Take: No point calculating payments here. High MF and low residual on cars of this price range is more than most people can afford. These are bad leases anyway you look at it.

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2009 Audi A8 quattro
24 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00276 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00276 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00296 Base Rate

2009 Audi A8 L quattro
24 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00276 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00276 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00296 Base Rate

2009 Audi A8 L W12 quattro
24 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00466 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00466 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00486 Base Rate

2009 Audi S8 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00276 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00276 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00296 Base Rate

2009 Audi R8 6-speed
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00325 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00325 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00345 Base Rate
** This is a special 10K mi/year **

2009 Audi R8 R tronic
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00325 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00325 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00345 Base Rate
** This is a special 10K mi/year **

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

September 2008 Lease Rate for 08/09 Nissan Rogue

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My Take: Residual values are quite high for the 24 month leases this month. Unfortunately, the MF is a bit on the “high” side. There isn’t much of a MSRP/Invoice price window (about $1000, should be a bit more on a higher end model with options) so if you want big discounts, you will have to dip below invoice to get it. The 09 model leases for a bit more than the 08 model, so I would recommend getting the 08 at this point.

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  • 2009 Nissan Rogue S AWD
  • MSRP $22,200
  • Invoice $21,199
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2009 Nissan Rogue S AWD
24 Month – Residual 74% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $302 at invoice, $347 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $303 at invoice, $327 at MSRP

  • 2008 Nissan Rogue S 4WD
  • MSRP $21,530
  • Invoice $20,562
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Nissan Rogue S 4WD
24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $292 at invoice, $334 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $282 at invoice, $311 at MSRP

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2009 Nissan Rogue S 2WD
24 Month – Residual 71% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2009 Nissan Rogue SL 2WD
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2009 Nissan Rogue SL AWD
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00275 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Nissan Rogue S 2WD
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2WD
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Nissan Rogue SL 4WD
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

Septermber 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Mazda CX-7

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My Take: The CX-7’s rates are looking very promising this month. Be sure to inquire about possible MAC rebates that may be available to you. Invoice price should be attainable on this 08 model as well. TMV states otherwise, but I don’t put too much stock on TMV most of the time.

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  • CX-7 Grand Touring FWD
  • MSRP $26,935
  • Invoice $25,238
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring FWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $411 at invoice, $482 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $383 at invoice, $432 at MSRP

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2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring FWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

September 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Mercedes Benz SLK-Class

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My Take: The SLK is not terribly expensive for a $45k car (at base price). Compared to the 09 Audi A5, it is certainly cheaper. You can probably dip a bit below invoice considering the current economic situation. Drop the mileage to 10k or 12k and you will easily drop below $600 per month with your standard inception fees.

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  • SLK300
  • MSRP $45,775
  • Invoice $42,629
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2009 Mercedes SLK300
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $707 at invoice, $842 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $607 at invoice, $698 at MSRP

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2009 Mercedes SLK350
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00315 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00300 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00300 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes SLK55 AMG
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

September 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Infiniti G35

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My Take: Residual values took a nose-dive on the G35 this month, so Infiniti came to the rescue by dropping the MF enough to keep things practically the same on the 36-month lease. If you where hoping for a 24-month lease, you’ll be paying about $25 more per month now, that’s about $600 more compared to last month. This is still a fairly good deal folks, do not overlook this car if you are shopping for a luxury sedan.

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  • G35 Journey Sedan
  • MSRP $33,515
  • Invoice $30,891
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Infiniti G35 Journey Sedan –
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00007 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00147 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $467 at invoice, $576 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $403 at invoice, $479 at MSRP

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2008 Infiniti G35 Base Sedan –
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00007 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00147 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate

2008 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan –
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00007 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00147 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate

2008 Infiniti G35 X Sedan –
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00114 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00224 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

September 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Audi TT

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My Take: The TT leases are look “okay” right now. The effective interest rate on the model below is around 2.6%. The residual could be better. I personally feel that this car should lease in the low $400s for a base model at invoice, instead of high $400s (dropping the MF to something like .00002 would do the trick. Add tax and a couple options and you’re looking at an extra $100 per month, which doesn’t look at that attractive. Still cheaper than a 135i Convertible though, but you’ll be missing a “back seat”.

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  • TT 2.0T Premium S tronic Cabriolet
  • MSRP $38,025
  • Invoice $35,420
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $573 at invoice, $684 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $484 at invoice, $559 at MSRP

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2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium Plus S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Prestige S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium quattro S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium Plus quattro S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Prestige quattro S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Premium Plus quattro 6-speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Premium Plus quattro S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Prestige quattro 6-speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Prestige quattro S tronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium Plus S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Prestige S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00108 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium quattro S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Premium Plus quattro S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Prestige quattro S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Premium Plus quattro 6-speed Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Premium Plus quattro S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Prestige quattro 6-speed Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

2009 Audi TT 3.2L Prestige quattro S tronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00148 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00306 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

New Auto Leasing Discussion Forum

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Over the last month, I had been weighing the pro’s and con’s of setting up a discussion forum for readers to ask questions and share information. I came to the conclusion that despite the lukewarm reception during the poll, it would be a worthwhile addition to the site.  I’m not trying to take away from forums such as CarSpace, which by the way, is a highly active and great resource for those looking to lease. The RIDE Auto Forum is meant more for folks who love cars, want to lease, but don’t want to be taken to the cleaners in the process. It is a less-diluted and more personal community to talk cars and ask questions. Allowing members to start their own discussions instead of cramming them all under one thread.  I would like to encourage new readers to post their questions on the forum, in case I am out of town, or on a family emergency (such as last week).  This will allow other knowledgeable members to assist if I am ever away. Of course, I will still be reading my emails in case any of you feel the need to contact me directly.

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Currently, the blog and the forum user accounts are not merged. This may or may not change depending on whether I have time to troubleshoot the database. My time is limited considering all the lease numbers I have to crunch, emails to respond and my day job, so we’ll see.

Hope many of you join the forums, I promise I will be a very active participant in answering questions and such.

Happy Posting!

G

September 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Mercedes Benz E-Class

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My Take: I don’t really understand why Benzos always cost so much. Its not like they are the most reliable cars on the road. Luxurious? Maybe. Looks like those who want that shiny 3-pointed star on their hood will need to pay a premium for it. MB’s 4-year lease seems most attractive, but considering tire replacements and maintenance fees, I’m not so sure lower payments offset the operational costs.

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  • E350 Luxury
  • MSRP $52,775
  • Invoice $49,142
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2009 Mercedes E350 Luxury
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00069 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00105 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00105 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $870 at invoice, $1024 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $754 at invoice, $858 at MSRP

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2009 Mercedes E320 BlueTec
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4matic
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00057 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E350 Sport
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00069 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00105 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00105 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E350 Sport 4matic
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00057 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E550
24 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E550 4matic
24 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E63 AMG
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E350 4matic Wagon
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

2009 Mercedes E63 4matic Wagon
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00385 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00350 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com