2012 Volvo Lease Rates – October 2011

Published 2011/10/05 by G

Same thing. Different month. All good. Prices aren’t too bad either. TrueCar indicates about a 8% discount on the S60 T5 here in SoCal. Not bad, specially if you are an existing Volvo customer because there’s an additional $1000 in loyalty cash waiting for you. Check out the estimate below to get an idea of what to expect. I have estimated payments with and without loyalty. That extra $1000 really helps keep the deal attractive. I guess it does pay to be loyal to a particular brand.

Lease rates was made available by the good folks at North Point Volvo. If you are in or near the Alpharetta, GA area and looking for a Volvo, please give them a call.

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 S60 T-5
MSRP – $33825
Sale Price – $30192 ($1000 loyalty applied)
Monthly – $350+ tax
RWG Rating – 94.4

2012 S60 T-5
MSRP – $33825
Sale Price – $31192 (no loyalty cash)
Monthly – $380+ tax
RWG Rating – 89.2

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2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – October 2011

Published 2011/10/042011/10/05 by G

BMWFS doesn’t seem to have changed lease rates from last month. That’s not exactly great news since the money factor numbers are on the “higher” side of the spectrum. The holiday season hasn’t exactly begun yet, so I am expecting some changes come November/December. If you aren’t in a terrible rush, I would hold out and see what transpires in the next month or so. It is very possible that BMWFS begins providing some lease cash like they did last year during the holidays.

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 Sedan
MSRP – $35,475
Sale Price – $33,105
Monthly – $413+ tax
RWG Rating – 86.7

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 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 M3 Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% 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 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Wagon
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 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 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 335is Convertible
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW M3 Coupe
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW M3 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 528i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 535i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 550i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% 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 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 57% 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 Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – October 2011

Published 2011/10/04 by G

I’m sure a lot of folks are curious as to what the payments look like on the brand new 2012 C-Class Coupe. Well, don’t expect too much. The residual value is fantastic. Unfortunately, the Money Factor and the Sale price is not. You can get a feel for how the payments look like by checking out the sample calculation below. Keep in mind that this is a “low” estimate. I expect the payments to be higher due since this is based on a “base” price.

Overall, I’m not fond of the lease rates, but MB has been lagging behind in sales, so pricing may improve over the course of the year. I personally think the C coupe shows a ton of promise due to its high residual value. Just have to wait for the money factor and sale prices to come down a bit.

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 C250 Coupe
MSRP – $38,095
Sale Price – $36,491
Monthly – $454+ tax
RWG Rating – 85.4

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2011 Mercedes E350 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00192 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C300 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00182 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes CL550 4matic 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes CLS550 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00162 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00167 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GL450 4matic
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00177 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes R350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes S550 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00092 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SL550 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SLK350 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

2011-12 Hyundai Lease Rates – September 2011

Published 2011/09/202011/10/07 by G

Sonata lease rates are decent this month. There’s lease cash (loyalty) available as well on a nicely equipped Sonata SE Turbo (like mine) which is a bonus. The sale prices aren’t as low as back in the first half of the year, but they are still attractive because of the lease cash. Is this an awesome lease? No. But it’s not half bad.

If you aren’t an existing Hyundai customer, your payments will probably jump about $15-$20 bucks more per month. Still within the “GOOD DEAL” range.

Some of you may be wondering why I don’t talk about the Elantra’s promising lease numbers. That’s because you probably won’t see much in terms of discounts on the 2012 model right now. Unless you are able to pry $500 bucks or more out of the dealership’s hands, my guess is that deal won’t be as good as it could be. Of course, I’m not seeing the Civic being a great deal right now either, so you be the judge.

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 Sonata Turbo SE (w/Nav)
MSRP – $28,340
Sale Price – $26,287 ($500 loyalty lease cash)
Monthly – $317+ tax
RWG Rating – 89.2

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2012 Genesis Sedan R-Spec
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00219 base money factor

2012 Sonata Turbo SE
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00120 base money factor

2012 Sonata Limited
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00120 base money factor

2012 Sonata Limited Turbo
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00120 base money factor

2012 Elantra GLS Auto
36-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00150 base money factor

2011 Elantra GLS Auto
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00047 base money factor

2012 Elantra Limited
36-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00150 base money factor

2011-12 Acura Lease Rates – September 2011

Published 2011/09/162011/09/16 by G

Acura lease rates look good this month, but the discounts aren’t nearly as good as in the “pre-tsunami” months (the only exception would be the TL). Dealer cash is available on many models, but the only significant rebate to be had is only available on the TL (no surprise there).

I will go out on a limb to say that the TL is probably the best deal you can get on an Acura right now. The car isn’t the most attractive $30k+ luxury car, but it’s well-built and backed by one of the best lease programs in the industry. If you are getting a RWG rating anywhere near my estimate below, don’t bother asking me if it’s a good deal, just get the car!!!

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 ACURA TL BASE
MSRP – $36,490
Sale Price – $31,567 ($1250 + $500 dealer cash applied)
Monthly – $357+ tax
RWG Rating – 98.1

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2011 ACURA MDX BASE
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00068 Base Rate

2011 ACURA RL BASE
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2011 ACURA TSX 4DR SEDAN AT BASE
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00057 Base Rate

2011 ACURA ZDX BASE
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00085 Base Rate

2011 ACURA RDX AWD BASE
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 ACURA TL BASE
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00166 Base Rate

2012 ACURA TL SH-AWD BASE
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00166 Base Rate

2011-12 Honda Lease Rates – September 2011

Published 2011/09/16 by G

Honda numbers look decent for most remaining 2011 models. 2012 models still seem a bit expensive at the moment since the MF is quite high and the discounts are not very significant. If I where in the market for a Honda right now, I would look at the 2011 models first to see what remains and try to get the lowest sale price in town. Models I recommend looking into are the CR-V, Pilot and any remaining Accord.

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 HONDA PILOT 4WD LX
MSRP – $30,730
Sale Price – $26,721
Monthly – $316+ tax
RWG Rating – 94.7

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2011 HONDA ACCORD COUPE LX-S AT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN LX AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE LX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN LX AT
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 2WD EX
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-V 4WD LX AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00095 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-Z HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ELEMENT 4WD LX AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA FIT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ODYSSEY LX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2011 HONDA PILOT 4WD LX
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00061 Base Rate

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE CREW CAB RT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011-12 Nissan Lease Rates – September 2011

Published 2011/09/16 by G

Residuals dropped across the board on all 2011 models and some 2012 models. Money factors dropped to keep payments lower. Basically your standard MF adjustment to compensate for lost value. Nissans lease pretty well in general, so check them out. I anticipate the Maxima and the Altima to be solid leases this month. If you are looking for the Z, don’t bother. They rarely (if ever) have anyease support. Same goes for the GT-R.

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 NISSAN MAXIMA S
MSRP – $32,510
Sale Price – $28,041 ($3000 rebate not applied)
Monthly – $310+ tax
RWG Rating – 100.0

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2011 NISSAN MAXIMA S
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00042 Base Rate

2011 NISSAN CUBE 5DR WAGON S CVT
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate

2011 NISSAN JUKE 2WD S AT
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate

2011 NISSAN MURANO AWD S
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00005 Base Rate

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00122 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00047 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00141 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN LEAF 5DR HATCHBACK SV
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00181 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN VERSA 4DR SEDAN S AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate

2012 Volvo Lease Rates – September 2011

Published 2011/09/15 by G

There is loyalty cash to be had on all Volvos right now. Remaining 2011 S60 and S80s have some extra cash incentives as well. The 2012 C70 probably has the best lease rates of them all at the moment, but it is a more expensive lease than the 2011. I think Volvo leases have improved a lot over the past year. Definitely better than what I’ve seen coming out of Audi lately. I would love to see the day where I can debate whether a G37 or a S60 is the better deal.

Lease rates was made available by the good folks at North Point Volvo. If you are in or near the Alpharetta, GA area and looking for a Volvo, please give them a call.

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 C70 T-5
MSRP – $41,825
Sale Price – $39,018
Monthly – $496+ tax
RWG Rating – 85.7

For Dealer Quotes, CLICK HERE.

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2012 Volvo Lease Rates – October 2011

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2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – October 2011

2012 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – October 2011

2011-12 Hyundai Lease Rates – September 2011

2011-12 Acura Lease Rates – September 2011

2011-12 Honda Lease Rates – September 2011

2011-12 Nissan Lease Rates – September 2011

2012 Volvo Lease Rates – September 2011