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2010-11 Nissan Lease Rates – November 2010

logo_nissanMy Take: Looks like the 2011 are still a bit high on the MF, but the 2010 look like pretty solid leases still if you can find one. Better yet, I would recommend buying since they have 0% APR loans for 2010s. There’s also cash on select models in case you decide to pay cash or finance through a different lender.

As you know, I’ve been working with a few brokers to get  lease rates for you (since dealers generally do not share this information willingly) in exchange for some advertising. Therefore, if you would like to use one, it would help keep the numbers coming on a monthly basis. As a special incentive, I’ve been informed that you can get an additional $100 off through Number1Leasing if you mention my website, RIDE with G. They deal nationwide, with about 30 locations across the country so finding you a car shouldn’t be too difficult. Anyway, if you are interested, contact Daniel Efraimov and tell him I sent you.

Number1Leasing
Tel: 832-374-8363
daniel(at)number1leasing.com

2011 Altima S Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00194 base money factor

2011 Sentra S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00194 base money factor

2011 Maxima S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00194 base money factor

2011 Maxima SV Sport
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00194 base money factor

2011 Maxima SV Premium
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00194 base money factor

2011 Murano SL
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00194 base money factor

2011 Armada Platinum 4WD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00096 base money factor

2011 Rogue SV AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00218 base money factor

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2010 Altima 2.5S Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00077 base money factor

2010 Altima 2.5S Coupe AT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00115 base money factor

2010 Maxima S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00075 base money factor

2010 Sentra S AT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00127 base money factor

2010 Rogue S AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00122 base money factor

2010 Murano S AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00130 base money factor

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2011 Audi Lease Rates – November 2010

logo_audiMy Take: As expected, residuals have begun to decline in most cars this month, some more drastic (BMW), while others are a bit more subtle. Audi has dropped their residuals around 1%, which is more on the subtle side. That’s good news since their leases should remain about the same as last month. Here’s a scenario for you guys based on one of the cars on my Shopping List:

Audi A3 S-Tronic Frontrak Premium

MSRP: $32750
Sale: $32016
Monthly: $357, $392 with LA County tax (9.75%) and about $1500 due at signing to cover inception fees.

If I were to drop a few options like 18″ rims, cold weather and pano sunroof, I could probably drop this down to the low $300s. It’s true that the Premium model doesn’t come with the fancy LED lights, but it’s still the same car and it’s cheaper so no complaints here.

Should you choose to lease through LeaseCompare.com, you can take advantage of Fleet Incentives ranging from $500 to $2000 on select models. Not too shabby if you ask me, but be sure to do some comparison shopping before you sign on the dotted line to ensure the best deal.

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2011 Audi A3 2.0T TDI Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00162 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00162 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00182 base money factor

2011 Audi A3 2.0T TDI Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00162 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00162 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00182 base money factor

2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00016 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00016 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00182 base money factor

2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00016 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00016 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00182 base money factor

2011 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00071 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00071 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00182 base money factor

2011 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00071 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00071 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00182 base money factor

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2011 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00048 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00048 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00048 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00048 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Premium quattro Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00091 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00091 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus quattro Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00091 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00091 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige quattro Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00091 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00091 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Premium quattro Avant
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00120 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus quattro Avant
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00120 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A4 2.0T Prestige quattro Avant
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00120 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi S4 Premium Plus Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00150 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00150 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi S4 Prestige Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00150 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00150 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00188 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00154 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00154 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00154 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00154 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Prestige
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00154 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00154 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00122 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00122 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Premium Plus Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00122 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00122 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T Prestige Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00122 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00122 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T quattro Premium Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00141 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00141 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T quattro Premium Plus Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00141 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00141 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A5 2.0T quattro Prestige Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00141 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00141 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi S5 Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00166 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00166 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi S5 Prestige
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00166 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00166 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi S5 Premium Plus Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00166 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00166 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi S5 Prestige Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00166 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00166 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00186 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.0L quattro Premium Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00017 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00017 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.0L quattro Premium Plus Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00017 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00017 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.0L quattro Prestige Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00017 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00017 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.2L Premium Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00046 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00046 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.2L Premium Plus Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00046 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00046 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 4.2L Prestige Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00062 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00062 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.0L quattro Premium Avant
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00102 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00102 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.0L quattro Premium Plus Avant
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00102 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00102 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A6 3.0L quattro Prestige Avant
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00102 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00102 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi S6 Prestige Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00188 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00188 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00208 base money factor

2011 Audi A8 Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00110 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00110 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00191 base money factor

2011 Audi A8 LWB Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00109 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00109 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00191 base money factor

2011 Audi R8 4.2L Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00223 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00223 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 22% | .00243 base money factor

2011 Audi R8 4.2L Spyder
24-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00223 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00223 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 24% | .00243 base money factor

2011 Audi R8 5.2L Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00223 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00223 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 26% | .00243 base money factor

2011 Audi R8 5.2L Spyder
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00223 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00223 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00243 base money factor

2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00149 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00149 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00187 base money factor

2011 Audi Q5 2.0L Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00149 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00149 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00187 base money factor

2011 Audi Q5 3.2L Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00143 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00143 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00167 base money factor

2011 Audi Q5 3.2L Prestige
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00143 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00143 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00187 base money factor

2011 Audi Q7 3.0 Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00189 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00217 base money factor

2011 Audi Q7 3.0 Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00189 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00209 base money factor

2011 Audi Q7 3.0 Premium S line
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00189 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00209 base money factor

2011 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00189 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00209 base money factor

2011 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Premium Plus
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00189 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00209 base money factor

2011 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Prestige
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00189 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00209 base money factor

2011 Audi TTS 2.0T quattro Premium Plus Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00090 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00197 base money factor

2011 Audi TTS 2.0T quattro Prestige Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00090 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00197 base money factor

2011 Audi TTS 2.0T quattro Premium Plus Cabriolet
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00093 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00093 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00197 base money factor

2011 Audi TTS 2.0T quattro Prestige Cabriolet
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00093 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00093 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00197 base money factor

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2011 Hyundai Lease Rates – November 2010

logo_hyundaiMy Take: Numbers have changed on the Sonata this month. Hyundai has an awesome sales month in October so I am guessing they will be push hard to make November just as good. I’ll keep my eyes out on the Turbo and other numbers, so check back later.

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2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00047 base money factor

2011 Hyundai Sonata SE
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00068 base money factor

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00068 base money factor

2011 Genesis Sedan V6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00115 base money factor

2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00150 base money factor

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2011 BMW Lease Rates – November 2010

logo_bmwUPDATE: The first set of lease rates to kick-off the Holiday Season and BMWFS lays a REAL stinker. Residuals drop. Money Factors either drop slightly, stay the same or go up a little. Sure, there is “holiday cash” available now, but “fixed dollar” rebates rarely offset hefty drops in residual value. This means that the higher the price tag, the more insignificant that lease rebate becomes. If you don’t believe me, feel free to crunch the numbers yourself and compare it to last month’s lease rates. One has to wonder if last month’s “higher-than-usual” sales volume had anything to do with this. Anyway, it’s incredible how much residuals dropped this month. We’re talking 3-5% of  many of the popular models! Crazy! Lets hope that at least sale prices drop a bit more this month compared to last.

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2011 BMW 128i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00125 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00125 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 128i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00190 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00190 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 135i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00125 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00125 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 135i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00165 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00165 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor

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2011 BMW 328i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00125 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00125 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00120 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 328i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00155 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 328xi Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00155 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 328i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 66% | .00165 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00165 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 328i Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00175 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 328xi Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00185 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00185 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00140 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00140 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00155 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00170 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00170 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00170 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00170 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335is Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00145 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00145 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335xi Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00185 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00185 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00175 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 335is Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00155 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW M3 Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00135 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00135 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW M3 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00175 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW M3 Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 68% | .00130 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00130 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 528i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00230 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00230 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 535i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00225 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00225 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00225 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00225 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 550i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00230 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00230 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00230 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00230 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 535xi Gran Turismo Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 550i Gran Turismo Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 550xi Gran Turismo Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00225 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00225 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 740i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00220 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00220 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 740Li
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 750i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00210 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00210 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 750i xDrive
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00210 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00210 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 750i ActiveHybrid
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00205 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00205 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 25% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 750Li
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00205 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00205 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 750Li xDrive
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00205 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00205 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW 750Li ActiveHybrid
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00200 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 25% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW Alpina B7 SWB
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00210 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00210 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW Alpina B7 LWB
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00210 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00210 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW Alpina B7 LWB xDrive
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00230 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00230 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00210 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00210 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00200 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00200 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00220 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00220 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00210 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00210 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X5 M
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00225 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00225 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X6 xDrive35i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00190 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00190 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00200 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00075 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00075 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW X6 M
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00225 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00225 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive30i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00120 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00100 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00100 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 26% | .00230 base money factor

2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00150 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00150 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00230 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 25% | .00230 base money factor

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Replacing the G – Round Two

I’m not quite sure how many rounds I will need in order to narrow the list down to my “top five” choices, but I can tell you that I have come much closer thanks in part to the 2010 OC Auto show and the test drives I have done so far. Here is an update of my “Wish List” along with some extra comments:

The Large SUV Group

  • Honda Pilot – This is barely making the cut right now.  Not overly impressed nor extremely disappointed.
  • Mazda CX-9 – It’s nice, it’s roomy and depending on the test drive, it could really be a contender.
  • Chevy Traverse – This car is relatively new, but it feels aged compared to Chevy’s newer offering. Even the GMC Acadia, which is practically the same SUV feels newer.
  • Toyota Highlander – Cheapness, is it’s weakness. Even a newly redesigned exterior can’t overcome the cheapness.
  • Ford Explorer – Much uglier in person, but I didn’t get to see the interior since they didn’t have a display model on the floor for people play with. Either way, I don’t think the lease will be attractive enough for it to warrant any consideration at this point. I may consider revisiting it down the road if an attractive lease pops up.

Overall, this group is starting to look really bad. I suspect the Pilot might get booted due to it’s styling and less-than-exciting interior, leaving the CX-9 as the top choice in this category.

The Compact SUV Group

  • Toyota RAV4 – Cost-cutting has really made this SUV hard to love. The hard plastics reeks of cheapness and the interior dash is uninspiring. Even if its inexpensive to lease, I don’t think I want one since Toyota’s lease program leaves much to be desired.
  • Ford Edge – This is a well-built SUV with a better-than-average interior. I haven’t seen any special leases on it, but it’s still early in the model year.
  • Infiniti EX35 – Test drove it a few weekends ago and my impression is that it’s a  solid crossover. It’s smooth over bumps, powerful, quiet and it drives like a G with higher ground clearance. There is also a lot of dealer cash on this car right now, which potentially knocks off a lot off the MSRP, making it a really good lease. Unfortunately I think it falls really short in two areas, cargo and MPG. It is still fairly practical since folding down the rear seats exposes quite a bit of cargo room, but I think of this car as a hatchback with poor MPG more than a true crossover.
  • VW Tiguan – Saw it at the show and I’ve driven it before; my folks also own one. Cargo wise its slightly better than the EX, but not by much. No Wolfsburg edition planned just for 2011 (yet) so my only choices would be the S and the SE trims.
  • Acura RDX – Test drove this as well and found it to be a serviceable crossover. I will not wow you, but it is all you should expect from Acura; Roomy and reliable with above average performance. The 4-banger turbo does not have a very noticeable lag which is impressive. Comes well-equipped, but it doesn’t have it all unless you go with the Tech. In my case, I can’t justify the cost. The exterior styling doesn’t really impress me much, but I think having an excellent lease program does.
  • Subaru Forester – I think it has a slight edge against the Outback. After looking at them side by side, I like it a little better.

If I had to guess, the Forester, Tiguan and the RDX will end up battling it in the payment department. I just don’t think Ford provides enough lease incentives to make the Edge a contender.

The Wagon Group

  • Audi A3 – I am a big fan of  TDI model, but I am willing to settle for a FrontTrak Premium. It’s driving dynamics shouldn’t be too different than my wife’s Jetta so I think it will end up coming down to a price war between the other finalists.
  • VW Jetta Sportwagen – Saw the TDI version at the show, love the Pano sunroof. Thankfully, it retains the nicer interior of the older Jettas, which is a plus. I did see the “new Jetta” and if you have seen “older” models, you will notice a difference. The interior materials haven’t been downgraded much, but the cabin certainly feels more “simplified”. The exterior styling isn’t too bad, but it feels more “vanilla” compared to the outgoing model.
  • VW Golf TDI – As nice as expected, looks like a more civilized version of the GTI and gets crazy gas mileage. Big fan, hopefully the lease rates will look good when the time comes.
  • VW GTI – I have to say, I am not a big fan of those cloth seats, but I love everything else.
  • Subaru Outback – I like it, but I have to admit that there are better cars. AWD certainly helps it’s case.

The Wagon group shows a lot more promise due to the more reasonable payments, practicality and fuel economy. My first choice would be the A3, but at this point any of these are a possibility.

The Sedan Group

  • Acura TSX – Acuras hold a special place in my heart, so this is a no brainer. I will likely opt for the Tech, but it all depends on the price.
  • Acura TL – Ditto on the TL. If a TSX with Tech were to be around the same as a TL base, I’d take the TL.
  • Hyundai Sonata – Saw the 2.0 Turbo and the Hybrid at the show, lovely inside and out. I got around to test drive the Limited model and I came away impressed. Quiet, smooth and with ample power. It’s no G37, but I didn’t expect it to be. Inexpensive, well-built and easy on the eyes. The closest thing to a win-win situation if there was one.
  • Infiniti G37 – I’ve been plagued with battery issues on my G37 this past year, with yesterday being the latest incident (I couldn’t get my car started for the 3rd time this year and I didn’t even leave any of my lights on). I think I will be skipping Infinitis this time around.
  • Nissan Maxima – Being the G37’s cousin dooms it’s chances. See above.

This is the “fall-back” category. I don’t think I would pick a sedan over the other categories due to my need for “room”. However, money talks and sedans have better lease programs than anything out there right now. The Sonata is a perennial favorite here, with the 2.0T being my top choice. My fall back would be the TSX, with the TL close behind.

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Monthly Round-Up: October 2010

This month is a very competitive month for leasing. Many of the great leases of the past few months have been pushed off the Top Ten due to heavy discounts on remaining inventory. Please read over the Ground Rules to get an idea as to how this estimates are calculated. I have also changed the format in order to provide a side-by-side comparison of the numbers using my lease calculator. Enjoy!

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Ground Rules

  • Participating vehicles will be based on the lease rates gathered on this website during the corresponding month.
  • Ideally, 36-month/15k lease terms will be examined. If not available, other terms will be used.
  • A $1500 drive-off fee is assumed for all cars. Since fees and taxes vary from region to region, your drive-off may vary.
  • Sale Price estimates will be based on Truecar.com‘s sales data in the Southern California region, so your numbers may vary.
  • All estimates assume you qualify for the base rate. A minimum FICO® Score of 700 may be required.
  • Sales taxes are not included since different states handle taxes differently. Please refer to “Understanding Sales Tax” to learn how taxes affect your monthly payments.
  • The rating system used is based on RIDE with G’s Lease Calculator. The closer you are to the 100 rating, the better the deal. Anything exceeding a 100 rating is phenomenal.

Top Ten Finalists

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First – 2010 Honda Civic LX Coupe (114.9)

A combination of discounts and solid lease rates makes this a top-notch lease for those who seek to spend little on basic transportation. The Civic Sedan also made the list, but to prevent redundancy, I decided to just list the coupe and sedan together.

Second – 2011 Nissan Sentra S (108.7)

When cheap cars with height residuals and solid money factors get discounted, the end result is usually an excellent lease.

Third – 2010 Honda Accord CrossTour EX-L (108.4)

I’m not a bit fan of this crossover but I can’t deny how good of a lease it is. I love the concept though. The execution? not so much.

Fourth- 2010 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan (105.7)

Please note that the 2011 model is out, but not leasing as well yet. Once 2010 models have been moved, you should see 2011 models MFs drop.

Fifth- 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L (101.9) x4

With four of the top five leases this month, Honda is really trying to move remaining inventory. I know most people love the new Odyssey, but don’t expect that one to go cheap any time soon. Instead, opt for the 2010 and save some green in your wallet.

Sixth – 2010 Infiniti EX35 Journey RWD (101.5)

A large amount of dealer cash available on this model is enabling dealers to cut prices extensively. 2010 models are still arriving in dealer lots, which is somewhat surprising considering it’s so late in the year. Nevertheless, this deal may not last long. The question is, do you really want one?

Seventh – 2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe Manual (101.2)

The top-pick for two of the last four months remains a strong lease. 2011 sedans are out, therefore I anticipate the 2011 coupes to arrive shortly. This probably means that this deal’s days are numbered. The G37 Sedan Manual is also a great lease right now in case you need two extra doors and a usable trunk. Stay away from the Journey ATs because they will cost you more.

Eighth- 2010 Lexus ES350 (100.8)

I wouldn’t be surprised if the ES had made the Round Up last month too. Lexus is providing lots of dealer cash on their 2010 left-overs, so don’t get discouraged by the high money factors, these cars still lease very well.

Ninth – 2010 Lexus IS250 (98.9)

Remaining IS250 inventory should make great leases right now due to the cash available on them. The 2011s are out though, so I expect Lexus to start winding down the cash and push purchases on whatever is left.

Tenth – 2010 Infiniti FX35 (97.9)

Like Lexus, Infiniti is also dropping tons of cash to move remaining inventory. If you had your eyes set on the FX all year long, this is not a bad month to move in on one.

Missing the Cut (90+ rating)

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 (97.6)
2010 Acura TSX (97.4)
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (96.8)
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4matic (95.6)
2010 Acura TL (94.4)
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited (94.3)
2010 Lexus IS250 Convertible (92.4)
2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium (91.5)

Parting Shots

If you are in the market for a 2010, this month is probably the best time to get one because availability should still be decent and the prices are very competitive. As we approach the end of the year, it may be more difficult to find a 2010 that fits your specifications since production of 2011s should be in full swing for most models.

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