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2012 Audi Lease Rates – April 2012

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No change from last month. Incentives remain the same as well. There really isn’t much to say about Audis. I don’t really find their lease programs all that attractive right now so it’s tough to recommend as a lease. Sure, there is lease cash and loyalty cash available for retail purchases, but I think the residual is too low and the average sale price isn’t aggressive enough to turn a lease into a great deal. I’m not holding out a lot of hope for great Audi leases this month. However, if you are planning to lease an Audi this month, please drop in and leave a comment about the quotes you are getting. I am interested in seeing what kind of numbers you are getting.


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 A4 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
MSRP – $35,475
Sale Price – $33,593 ($750 loyalty lease cash applied)
Monthly – $453+ tax
RWG Rating – 81.5

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2012 AUDI A3 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00089 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A4 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00080 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A5 2.0T COUPE QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00122 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A5 2.0T CONVERTIBLE QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00075 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A6 3.0L QUATTRO PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00070 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A6 3.0L QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00070 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A7 PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00143 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A8 SEDAN
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00057 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q5 2.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00136 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q7 3.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00162 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q7 3.0L TDI PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S4 PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00062 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S5 COUPE PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00099 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S5 CONVERTIBLE PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00104 Base Rate

2012 AUDI TT 2.0T COUPE QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00034 Base Rate

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2012 Hyundai Lease Rates – April 2012

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Strangely enough, HMF re-adjusted the residual values for almost all of their cars. They also adjusted the money factor too. Some when up, while others came down. It’s a mixed bag if you ask me. The downside is that some cash incentives are no longer available, so I’m not sure I like the “improved” residuals and money factors on some models.

If you are leasing a Sonata, please note the $1500 cash is no longer available. Only the $500 loyalty cash is there now. That’s actually not that great because the $1500 that was originally there was fantastic. Now, please take my sample calculations below with a grain of salt. The sale price is based on March sale prices, so I would definitely try to knock off another grand or so to bring the payments closer to last month’s level.

I am being old that the $1500 lease cash is still around. I don’t see it on Edmunds.com, but it may very well be there. I recommend asking for it and see if you can get it. For all intents and purposes, I won’t be adjusting my calculation below. However, I do recommend taking that extra cash into consideration when crunching your own numbers. Specially if the dealer is willing to honor it.


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 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T
MSRP – $25,520
Sale Price – $23,680 ($500 loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $303+ tax
RWG Rating – 85.5

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2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00207 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN GLS AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00127 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS 3.8L V6
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2.0T AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00203 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD GLS
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00177 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA SE 2.0T
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED 2.0T
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00186 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD GLS
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00202 Base Rate

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER COUPE AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00111 Base Rate

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2012-13 Infiniti Lease Rates – April 2012

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There are no changes to the lease rates this month. There is still lease loyalty cash, but it’s “dealer cash”, not “customer cash”. So if you have difficulty tapping into all of it, you know why. I also received the lease rates for the 2013 JX35 and they look pretty good. There isn’t enough data to estimate payments yet, but it wouldn’t hurt to start at invoice and see where you land.


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 INFINITI G37 JOURNEY SEDAN
MSRP – $37,295
Sale Price – $33,220 ($1000 loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $364+ tax
RWG Rating – 98.3

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2012 INFINITI EX35 AWD JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI FX35 AWD
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI FX50 AWD
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00084 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE IPL AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00053 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00053 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE X AWD
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00060 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE SPORT MANUAL
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00053 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G25 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00029 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00036 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00040 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00030 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN SPORT MANUAL
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00040 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00010 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M56 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00072 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M35H SEDAN HYBRID
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00023 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI QX56 4WD
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00164 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE BASE
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00102 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT 6MT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00102 Base Rate

2013 INFINITI JX35 AWD
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00157 Base Rate

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2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – April 2012

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Slight drop in MF for some 2012 models, but the main story is that 2011 328i and 335i sedan lease support has been yanked. 30-month lease on  remaining 2011 AWD models still available, though. BMW has always been known for very strong residuals, but their MF has always been pretty high for a lot of their models. In cases like this, you just have to opt for MSDs to bring down the interest rate. However, before you make the decision, you need to be aware that you can risk losing that money if you try to trade-in your vehicle.

There is actually bonus cash available for folks shopping for a 3, 5 or M3 model. For the 3-series, there is $1000 in bonus cash. Those who belong to USAA can also qualify for one of two types of cash bonuses (depending on whether you finance through USAA or BMWFS). This cash is only available for retail purchases and lasts through the end of the 2012 calendar 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 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,795
Sale Price – $35,155
Monthly – $469+ tax
RWG Rating – 80.1

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2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
30 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
30 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Wagon
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Wagon
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335is Coupe
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335is Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Sedan – ALL LINES
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335i Sedan – ALL LINES
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW M3 Coupe
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW M3 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 528i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 535i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 BMW 550i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium SUV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 M Crossover
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium SUV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW X6 M Crossover
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

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2012 Honda Lease Rates – April 2012

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Honda lease rates carry over from March. There is dealer cash available for the Accord, Civic and CrossTour right now, so if you are shopping for either one of these models, you are in luck. Remember that “dealer cash” is not the same thing as “customer cash”. Customer cash is for you, the customer. Dealer cash is for the dealer, which they are not required to give you in it’s entirety. Generally, dealers will give you a good chunk of it in order to make a sale. That doesn’t exactly mean that you can’t get the whole thing, though. It never hurts to ask.

Looking below, you will notice an estimate for the Accord Sedan SE. Personally, I think you can do better than that because my calculations do not include the $1250 dealer cash that’s available. Hypothetically, I see being able to stay at this monthly payment but with a $0 drive-off instead of paying inception fees upfront.


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 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN SE AT
MSRP – $24,700
Sale Price – $22,004
Monthly – $257+ tax
RWG Rating – 93.9

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN SE AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 2WD V6 EX-L
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00084 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 4WD V6 EX-L
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00084 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00115 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-Z EX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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