November 2008 Lease Rate for 09 BMW Models

My Take: Finally! The comprehensive list of 09 BMW lease rates is out! The 1-series practically remains unchanged, but BMWFS seems to have cut the money factors a bit on the 3-series, with the residual values remaining unchanged. That good news for those looking to get into a the 3-series. The 1-series is worth a look still due to it’s unusually high residual value. Other notable models include the 528i and the X5. Please keep in mind that BMW dealers seem to be oblivious to the fact that there is a recession going on, so they won’t exactly lease you the car for “dirt cheap”. If you were hoping for that, you will be sorely disappointed. Now, if you are looking to buy, there is 0.9% financing available on select 09 models so it may be worth considering a purchase.

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At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 BMW 128i Coupe $27,690 $30,025 $393 $399 $497 $470
09 BMW 328i Sedan $31,555 $34,225 $427 $384 $542 $462
09 BMW 335i Sedan $37,715 $40,925 $543 $474 $682 $569
09 BMW 528i Sedan $42,685 $46,325 $651 $549 $809 $656
09 BMW X5 xDrive 4.8i $52,160 $$56,625 $818 $679 $1011 $810

  • Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
  • Local Taxes not included.
  • 24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
  • All cars are stock, without any options.
  • Cars ranked from lowest payment to highest payment.
  • Yellow boxes denotes “lowest” lease payments for each car.

2009 BMW 128i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 528i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X5 Wagon xDrive 4.8i
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 26% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

QUICK LINKS:
LEASE CALCULATOR (requires MS Excel)
THE LIST, monthly list of car rankings on monthly payments

2009 BMW 128i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 73% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 135i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 135i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 528xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535xiT Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 550i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M5 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 650i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 650i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M6 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M6 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X3 Wagon xDrive 3.0i
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X5 Wagon xDrive 3.0i
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X6 Wagon xDrive 3.5i
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X6 Wagon xDrive 5.0i
24 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

October 2008 Lease Rates for All 09 BMW Models

My Take: Here are the lease rates for the 2009 BMW models. The 2008 models should be the same as last month, here’s a quick link to that post. I’ve picked out a selection of cars that I feel has a good balance of high residual value and lower money factor, compared to the rest of the BMW lineup. You can check out THE LIST later to compare these numbers with other models. As usual, the 1-series’ money factor is getting no love from the folks at BMW. While the 3-series seems to have well-rounded numbers. The upside to the 1-series is that it has a much higher residual value, which seems to help counter the high money factor.

At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 BMW 128i Coupe $27,690 $30,025 $358 $391 $462 $463
09 BMW 328i Sedan $31,555 $34,225 $449 $405 $565 $484
09 BMW 328xi Sedan $33,300 $36,125 $488 $427 $611 $511
09 BMW 335i Sedan $37,715 $40,925 $559 $490 $699 $585
09 BMW 135i Coupe $33,575 $36,425 $490 $501 $617 $589
09 BMW 335xi Sedan $39,465 $42,825 $585 $512 $731 $612
09 BMW 528i $42,685 $46,325 $669 $566 $828 $675
09 BMW 528xi $44,710 $48,525 $701 $593 $868 $707
09 BMW 535xiT Wagon $51,795 $56,225 $812 $687 $1005 $819

2009 BMW 128i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 75% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 135i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 71% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 528i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 528xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535xiT Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

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QUICK LINKS:

LEASE CALCULATOR (requires MS Excel)

THE LIST, monthly list of car rankings on monthly payments

2009 BMW 128i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 75% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 135i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 73% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 550i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 650i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 650i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M5 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M6 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M6 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X3 Wagon xDrive 30i
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00205 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00205 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X5 Wagon xDrive 30i
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X5 Wagon xDrive 48i
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X6 Wagon xDrive 35i
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X6 Wagon xDrive 50i
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

October 2008 Lease Rate for 08 BMW Models

My Take: According to the file acquired from BimmerFile, the lease rates for all BMW 08 models should remain the same through the month of October. If anything changes, I will be sure to update this post with the new rates. Some 3-series, 5-series, X3 and X5 models remain decent leasing candidates on the 36-month term, so be sure to check them out.

At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
08 BMW 128i Coupe $29,425 $378 $391 $480 $461
08 BMW 328i Sedan $34,075 $516 $413 $630 $491
08 BMW X3 3.0si $39,425 $466 $427 $600 $518
08 BMW 335i Sedan $40,125 $595 $474 $729 $565
08 BMW 135i Coupe $35,735 $514 $511 $638 $596
08 BMW 535i Manual $50,625 $760 $641 $933 $758

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QUICK LINKS:
LEASE CALCULATOR (requires MS Excel)
THE LIST, monthly list of car rankings on monthly payments

2008 BMW 128i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 128i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 135i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 135i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 69% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00120 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00120 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 528i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 528xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 535i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 535xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 535xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 550i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 22% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M5 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 650Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 650CiC Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M6 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M6 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 750i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 750Li Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 21% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 760Li Sedan
24 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 24% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 23% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 26% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 3.0i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 M Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

September 2008 Lease Rates for 08 BMW 3-Series

My Take: The numbers for the 2008 3-series went up from last month. I hope some of you where able to jump those deals. The only car that seems to stand out from the group is the 328i sedan. The money factor is still fairly low, so it may be worth taking a look.

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  • 328i + Premium + Sport
  • MSRP $38,575
  • Invoice $35,505
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $582 at invoice, $714 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $466 at invoice, $556 at MSRP

Last month’s payments for the same exact car:

24mo Payment: $494 at invoice, $626 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $457 at invoice, $547 at MSRP

One word: Ouch! Payments went up nearly $100 on the 24mo lease because of the lower residual and higher MF. The 36mo lease isn’t too bad, going up only about $9. Still worth leasing, if you can get the .0014 MF and invoice price. Remember, negotiating with BMW can sometimes be very challenging, so stay cool and calm.

328i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate

328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate

328i Sport Wagon
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate

328xi Sport Wagon
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate

335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate

335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate

335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate

335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate

M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

August 2008 Lease Rate for 08 BMW 3-Series

My Take: Good news is that the 3-series leases have improved somewhat, specially compared to the  1-series. Lets see how things look, shall we?

  • 328i + Premium + Sport
  • MSRP $38,575
  • Invoice $35,505
  • Standard inception fees + tax
  • Lease rate in BOLD

24mo Payment: $494 at invoice, $626 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $457 at invoice, $547 at MSRP

The payments are obviously higher than the 1-series. That is primarily due to the fact that the car is more expensive. It is a bigger car after all. The key here is that the 36mo lease is more attractive and the car could be had for a “close to invoice” price. So essentially, you could be in a 3-series for around the same price as the 1-series. More is better.

  • 335i + Premium + Sport
  • MSRP $44,575
  • Invoice $41,030
  • Standard inception fees + tax
  • Lease rate in BOLD

24mo Payment: $589 at invoice, $742 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $545 at invoice, $649 at MSRP

So what do you get for another $100 per month over the 328i? 300hp twin-turbo engine that is remarkably potent and fuel efficient. Couple of things to note is that the .00150 MF may require a security deposit if you are not a current BMW owner. For this kind of money the G35/G37 are probably the better bang for the buck.

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2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00145 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00145 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00145 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00145 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3%
for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

July 2008 Lease Rate for 2008 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: Overall, the rates for most “short term” leases remain unchanged. However, the longer term leases have a higher MF. There isn’t anything to worry about since most folks shouldn’t be leasing BMWs for more than 36 months anyway.

June 2008 Lease Rates for 08 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00235 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: Looks like the M3s have a higher money factor than last month while the non-convertibles have become more “lease-friendly” with the introduction of a lower money factor. I still think BMWs in general are overpriced, despite th fact that they one of the best cars on the road. With the dollars being weaker and things around us getting more expensive each week, I personally can’t justify a BMW anymore. However, for those who can afford it, this is the Ultimate Driving Machine.

May 2008 Lease Rate for 08 BMW 3-Series

2008 BMW 328Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate

* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: Call me old-fashioned, but I still prefer the previous generation’s exterior styling and design. The engine upgrades certainly make up for the new style. Plenty of folks like the new 3-series though, so I’m sure they got it right. The lease rates are actually not bad if you stay away from the M3s, coupes or the convertibles. Funny how they know which cars to jack up the lease rates on.