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2012 Nissan Lease Rates – January 2012

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There is an excellent 24-month lease on the Altima S right now. The MF is a measly 0.00003 and the residual is a whopping 61%! That makes for a pretty slick lease right now. The others aren’t half bad either so don’t forget to check out the incentives (link above) on Edmunds.

One thing to note is that Nissan is notorious for giving customers a lot of cash but that cash typically cannot be combined with their financing (which is fantastic) or leasing (which is also quite good too). So be sure to figure out what best suits your situation (leasing or buying).


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 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
MSRP – $23,330
Sale Price – $19,394 ($825 lease bonus applied)
Monthly – $216+ tax
RWG Rating – 105.6

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2012 NISSAN MAXIMA S
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00109 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00040 Base Rate
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00003 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00073 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN LEAF 5DR HATCHBACK SV
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00066 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN VERSA 4DR SEDAN S AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN JUKE 2WD S AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00171 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN MURANO AWD S
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00105 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER S 4WD
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00072 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN CUBE 5DR WAGON S CVT
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate

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2012 Audi Lease Rates – January 2012

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As usual, Audi dropped the residual and money factor for this month. I haven’t seen an Audi lease I liked, but the A3 always look promising, but usually ends up disappointing. There are two major issues with Audi leases. 1) The combination of sale price, residual and money factor rarely aligns properly in order to provide you with an outstanding lease. 2) Audi does not like it when you trade in your car to non-Audi dealers before lease expires, so the payoff is inflated in order to discourage that practice.

Anyway, moving on to my sample calculation below, the A3 last month yielded a 83.1 RWG rating. This month, the rating drops to 80.7, making it very unattractive. I’m not seeing any incentives on Edmunds right now, but doesn’t mean there aren’t any. I recommend checking the Edmunds Incentives page often because sometimes it just hasn’t been updated yet.

Please note that I am not saying that you shouldn’t lease an Audi. My job here it to let you know that if you are looking for a deal, Audis probably aren’t what you should be driving. However, if you love Audis and will settle for nothing less, make sure you nail a competitive sale price, pick a model that has low money factor and high residual, and opt for MSDs if your state allows them.


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 – $29,802
Monthly – $411+ tax
RWG Rating – 80.7

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2012 AUDI A3 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00126 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A4 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A5 2.0T COUPE QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A5 2.0T CONVERTIBLE QUATTRO PREMIUM AT
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00120 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A6 3.0L QUATTRO PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00089 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A6 3.0L QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00089 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A7 PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00161 Base Rate

2012 AUDI A8 SEDAN
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q5 2.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q7 3.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2012 AUDI Q7 3.0L TDI PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S4 PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00080 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S5 COUPE PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00117 Base Rate

2012 AUDI S5 CONVERTIBLE PREMIUM PLUS AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00122 Base Rate

2012 AUDI TT 2.0T QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00053 Base Rate

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2012 Infiniti Lease Rates – January 2012

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Pretty standard changes for Infinitis changes this month. An 1% drop in residual value and a slight reduction in MF to compensate for that loss. The Holiday cash incentive is over, so only the Loyalty money is on the table. There are also two other $1000 dealer cash incentives, but they either can’t be use for leasing or cannot be combined with special lease rates so it’s inconsequential. For more information on these rebates, head on over to Edmunds or speak with your dealer.

A word of warning relating to the sale price on my calculation below. Last month, there have been cases were the dealer was only willing to honor the TrueCar “best price” WITHOUT rebates. TrueCar’s “best price” quote DOES NOT include incentives, so it’s disappointing to see that some dealers will not honor the low sale price plus loyalty cash. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try for “best price” + incentive, but do not be surprised if the dealer refuses to budge. Regardless of your outcome, even if you manage to get the “best price” (without incentives) you are still getting a killer deal on 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 INFINITI G37 JOURNEY SEDAN
MSRP – $37,095
Sale Price – $31,334 ($1000 loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $313+ tax
RWG Rating – 109.6

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2012 INFINITI EX35 AWD JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00119 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI FX35 AWD
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI FX50 AWD
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00121 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE IPL AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE X AWD
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00072 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE SPORT MANUAL
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G25 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00045 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00052 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00057 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00064 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN SPORT MANUAL
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00057 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00001 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M56 SEDAN X AWD
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00091 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M35H SEDAN HYBRID
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00026 Base Rate

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

2012 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE BASE
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00119 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT 6MT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00119 Base Rate

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2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – January 2012

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Happy New Year Everyone! I’ve been on vacation until last Tuesday and returned to work with a mountain load of stuff to do. So if you left me some time sensitive comments, I’m really sorry I didn’t get a chance to answer them. Things should be back to normal now that the Holidays are over. Thanks for your understanding.

The have been some lease rates changes throughout the BMW lineup, specially on remaining 2011 3-series. Residual have taken a huge plunge and the money factors have gone up a bit. This expected since they are no longer “new”. Roll over to last month’s numbers and you will see what I mean. 2012 numbers still look alright since the residuals remain strong, the MF needs some work. I recommend “multiple security deposits” for those of you who are allowed to do so (instead of straight cap cost reduction). This should “buy” down the interest rate and save you some bucks. As for the sale price, don’t expect a lot of breaks because the 3-series is newly redesigned. Like all things new; you gotta pay, to play.

There aren’t any market statistics on the 2012 3-series yet, so my sample calculation this month will be based on the 2011 328ix which has a pretty decent 33-month lease going on right now.

Remember to check out Edmunds.com’s Incentives page to see if any rebates may be available.


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 328ix Sedan
MSRP – $40,425
Sale Price – $37,360
Monthly – $465+ tax
RWG Rating – 88.1

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2011 BMW 328i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
33 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
33 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011 BMW M3 Sedan
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 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 – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335is Coupe
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335is Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW M3 Coupe
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW M3 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 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 – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium SUV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 58% 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 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 60% 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 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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