2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – April 2012

Published 2012/04/06 by G

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

There is actually bonus cash available for folks shopping for a 3, 5 or M3 model. For the 3-series, there is $1000 in bonus cash. Those who belong to USAA can also qualify for one of two types of cash bonuses (depending on whether you finance through USAA or BMWFS). This cash is only available for retail purchases and lasts through the end of the 2012 calendar year.

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,795
Sale Price – $35,155
Monthly – $469+ tax
RWG Rating – 80.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – March 2012

Published 2012/03/06 by G

Surprisingly enough, not a lot of big changes. Most numbers carry over from February with only a few exceptions. Remaining 2011 models have a 30-month sweet spot (it was 33-months in Feb) and a reduced MF to help with the lack of months to spread the payments over. Below, you will see a sample calculation of the 2012 328i sedan. The discount off MSRP is a measly 1% according TrueCar and the MF is a bit high. I guess that’s the price you pay to roll in a redesigned 3-series. Those who can hold out, should. Those who won’t settle for anything but a BMW, I’d love sell you one right about now! 🙂

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,795
Sale Price – $35,405
Monthly – $479+ tax
RWG Rating – 78.9

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 328i Sedan – ALL LINES
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – February 2012

Published 2012/02/032012/02/07 by G

BMW lease rates remain the same. January sales numbers seemed to have inched up significantly. Take the 2011 BMW 328ix for example…We were looking at a sale price of about 7.5% off MSRP. Now it’s more like 6% (according to TrueCar). 2012 3-Series sale price were about 5% of MSRP on the same model. Discounts may very depending on trim and your region. Now that we have more 2012 data lets take at look at the sample calculation below.

I don’t have any special recommendations for BMWs this month, but I would suggest checking out remaining 2011 models before taking the plunge on the 2012s.

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

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 BMW 328ix Sedan
MSRP – $41,295
Sale Price – $39,415
Monthly – $510+ tax
RWG Rating – 83.3

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 328i Sedan – ALL LINES
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – January 2012

Published 2012/01/062012/01/26 by G

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

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

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

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

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 BMW 328ix Sedan
MSRP – $40,425
Sale Price – $37,360
Monthly – $465+ tax
RWG Rating – 88.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – December 2011

Published 2011/12/062012/01/06 by G

27-month leases on the BMW 3-Series are available and they VERY GOOD! If you can stomach having to pay a full years registration to drive the car for only 3-months, this might be the best option if you want low monthly payments. This doesn’t come to me as a surprise since the 2011 production is either winding down or effectively over. Be sure to go to Edmunds to see what incentives are available. There are lots of rebates and dealer marketing cash available on select models. Those of you looking for a diesel, keep in mind the ECO credit, which cuts costs substantially.

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

36-Month Lease
2011 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,475
Sale Price – $31,205* (loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $370+ tax
RWG Rating – 93.8

27-Month Lease
2011 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,475
Sale Price – $31,205* (loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $349+ tax
RWG Rating – 100.0

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2011 BMW 328i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
27 Month – Residual 69% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
27 Month – Residual 69% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011 BMW M3 Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Wagon
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – November 2011

Published 2011/11/07 by G

As expected BMW residuals have dropped and MFs have been lowered in order to compensate. Expect Nov numbers to carry over into December. However, don’t be too surprised if BMWFS decides to change things mid-month. They’ve been known to do this, but it isn’t done frequently. Looking at the BMW 328i sedan, You will see a slight drop in the sale price, plus you can get a $1000 loyalty rebate if you are a returning customer. There is also a $1500 Build Out rebate. I am not sure what that is so please ask your dealer for details. Remember to head over to Edmunds.com for more information on rebates.

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,475
Sale Price – $31,705* (loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $413+ tax
RWG Rating – 91.2

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2011 BMW 328i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011 BMW M3 Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Wagon
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW 650i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – October 2011

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

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

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 BMW 328i Sedan
MSRP – $35,475
Sale Price – $33,105
Monthly – $413+ tax
RWG Rating – 86.7

2011 BMW 328i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate

2011 BMW M3 Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW 328i Wagon
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 BMW X6 M Crossover
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

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

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

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

2011-12 BMW Lease Rates – September 2011

Published 2011/09/142011/09/14 by G

In case you were wondering, BMW has not extended their 24mo Z4 lease. That’s a big disappointment since that was one of the best leases around for a 2-seat convertible. Fortunately, not all hope is lost! The M3 coupe and the 328 Wagon aren’t half bad. They have very good residual values and decent money factor. The discounts aren’t spectacular, but it’s good enough to make the lease reasonable. If you qualify for the loyalty reduction, you’d be looking at a very good deal.

There are drops in residual on many models which is disappointing. Money factors have really dropped much (if any), so that makes deals a bit more expensive. Remember the Team USA credit should still be in play (if you did the test drive) and if you are returning BMW customer, you should still qualify for the loyalty MF reduction or $1000 credit.

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2011 BMW 328i Wagon
MSRP – $38,025
Sale Price – $35,655
Monthly – $439+ tax
RWG Rating – 87.3

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