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2011 Nissan Lease Rates – March 2011

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I think Nissan are looking like great buys this month since there is a good chunk of cash rebates available. As far as leasing, they are slightly worse than last month due to lower residuals, but dealers could still be discounting quite a bit off the MSRP to make the deals better, so I wouldn’t be too discouraged. There were reports over at Edmund’s leasing forums regarding folks getting $4000 in rebates for the Maxima. I don’t quite know how that happened, but can’t see how that can happen this month.  Of course, I would love it if someone proved me wrong.

Despite my skepticism, I do think the Maxima is still a good lease this month. The Altima numbers also look great, even without the $1250 rebate. The Sentra and the Versa should still remain excellent leases right 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.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
MSRP – $20,670
Sale Price – $18,348 ($1250 rebate not applied)
Monthly – $208+ tax
RWG Rating – 96.3

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2011 NISSAN MAXIMA S
36 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00188 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00103 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00164 base money factor

2011 NISSAN CUBE 5DR WAGON S CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00230 base money factor

2011 NISSAN JUKE 2WD S AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00230 base money factor

2011 NISSAN LEAF 4DR HATCHBACK SV
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00204 base money factor

2011 NISSAN MURANO AWD S
36 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00178 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S
36 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00203 base money factor

2011 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00001 base money factor

2011 NISSAN VERSA 5DR HB S AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00023 base money factor

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2011 Nissan Lease Rates – February 2011

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Wow! check out how crummy the Leaf’s residual value is! That’s a shocker. The MF isn’t exactly what I call desirable either. However, if you live in a state where you get some big fat rebates (like we do in CA), you could get a pretty sweet deal on this car…if you can find one.

Overall, there are some good deals to be had here. The Sentra, as usual, is a great lease. The Rogue shows potential due to the high residual. The Altimate sedan is also a solid choice for those who need the extra room.

Nissan has done a great job positioning themselves as a lease-friendly brand by introduction great lease rates in the past couple years. Let’s hope they keep things up in the coming 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.

2011 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
MSRP – $20,360
Sale Price – $18,039 ($2500 rebate not applied to leases)
Monthly – $159+ tax
RWG Rating – 116.1

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2011 NISSAN MAXIMA S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00160 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00097 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00143 base money factor

2011 NISSAN CUBE 5DR WAGON S CVT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00230 base money factor

2011 NISSAN JUKE 2WD S AT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00230 base money factor

2011 NISSAN LEAF 4DR HATCHBACK SV
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00204 base money factor

2011 NISSAN MURANO AWD S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00148 base money factor

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00180 base money factor

2011 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00011 base money factor

2011 NISSAN VERSA 5DR HB S AT
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00042 base money factor

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Monthly Round-Up: January 2011

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As you can see, the month of January is not as good as last December. Payments on cars in the Top Top list jumped anywhere from $20 to $50 per month, which translates to thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. The good news is that the Civic tops this month’s list for the third time in the last seven months. Impressive. Even more impressive is that fact that Honda and Nissan pretty much dominate this month’s Round-Up. As you all know, I highly recommend Hondas if you are a first time lessee. Their lease program is straight forward and economical compared to other brands. GAP coverage, damage waiver and no disposition fee simple blows the competition away.

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Ground Rules

  • Participating vehicles will be based on the lease rates gathered on this website during the corresponding month.
  • 36-month/15k lease terms will used for all calculations unless a better term is available.
  • 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 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 – 2011 Honda Civic LX (116.9)

Not as good as last month, but still reasonable enough for what you are getting.

Second – 2011 Nissan Sentra S (111.0)

The customer cash is still there, but it’s not available for leasing. Therefore, not as good of a deal. If you buy cash or using third party bank to finance, you should be able to tap into that rebate.

Third  – 2011 Honda Accord LX Sedan (102.9)

I’m actually warming up to the mid-cycle refresh of the Accord. It gives it a “classier” look in my opinion, although the back look a little too much like the Hyundai Azera.

Fourth – 2011 Infiniti G37 Sport Sedan (102.9)

Technically tied the Accord for Third, but since the G37 is a manual and a bit harder to find, it gets penalized a little bit.

Fifth – 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour EX (101.4)

Not a bad ride for the amount of cash you pay, but not the kind of car I’d like on my drive way. It’s like a failed case study on how to clone the BMW X6.

Sixth – 2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan (100.8)

Seems like a lot of folks are warming up to the entry-level G sedan. With lease numbers like this, I can’t say I blame them.

Seventh – 2011 Nissan Altima S (100.5)

For this price range, I would rather have the Accord. However, I cannot deny that this is still one heck of a deal.

Eighth – 2011 Honda CR-V LX AWD (100.3)

Good deal if you are looking for a crossover. I’m still waiting on Honda to introduce a V6 version of the CR-V. Until that happens, I probably won’t consider leasing one.

Ninth – 2011 Nissan Maxima S (100.2)

Most of you will probably opt for the SV, which will cost you more. But if you manage to find some S on the lot, you should be able to cut a pretty good deal on them.

Tenth – 2011 Infiniti M37 (98.8)

I got three words for you: One. Sweet. Ride.

Missing the Cut (90+ rating)

2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE (93.1)
2011 Honda Odyssey LX (95.4)
2011 Infiniti FX35 (97.4)
2011 Acura TL (98.3)
2011 Mazda3 i Sport (96.0)
2011 Mazda CX-9 GT (97.4)
2011 Mercedez-Benz C300 Sport (90.9)
2011 Lexus IS250 (90.3)
2011 Audi A3 (90.0)
2011 VW Tiguan S (91.0)
2011 VW CC R-Line (90.2)

Parting Shots

As stated before, not the best time to lease a car, but certainly not the worst. Probably better than the past few Januaries I’ve seen and comparable to last November in most cases. I’d would like to see more VWs, Hyundais and Acuras on the Top Ten though. Nissan and Honda have been dominating the list these past couple months, while BMW didn’t even get close to Missing the Cut. A little more variety would be great.

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2011 Nissan Lease Rates – January 2011

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Before we begin, the following lease rates are for entry-level models. If you are looking for a more “optioned” model, you will probably pay more. With that said, it looks like the Sentra remains a good deal despite a 1% drop in residual value because the MF was dropped to balance things out. The Murano also dropped 1%, but the bank apparently didn’t change the MF, so payments may end up a bit more than last month (however it all depends on the final sale price). Overall, I think there are some good leases here since residual values are so high in some of these models, specially on the Sentra S.


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

2011 Nissan Sentra S
MSRP – $18,200
Sale Price – $16,305 (sale price adjusted since $2500 rebate does not apply to leases)
Monthly – $147+ tax
RWG Rating – 113.01

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2011 Maxima S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00189 base money factor

2011 Altima S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00137 base money factor

2011 Sentra S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00011 base money factor

2011 Juke S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00230 base money factor

2011 Rogue S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00218 base money factor

2011 Murano S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00179 base money factor

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Monthly Round-Up: December 2010

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As this year comes to a close, here is this year’s last Round-Up. There have been noticeable changes to the rankings, with the C300, ML350 and the CLS550 getting tossed out of the top-10 list and being substituted by cars such as the Mazda6 and the Acura ZDX, to name a few. This is mainly due to a higher sale price, so if you managed to get in on last month’s excellent MB leases, congratulations. Even though many of the lease rates carried over from November, some of the sale prices have changed, which resulted in a large number of cars jumping into the “Missing the Cut” group. There’s still plenty of time to cut deals right now, so make sure to take advantage of it. Most lease rates will stay the same through January 3rd, giving you a few extra days to get in on those last minute deals. January is notorious for being a bad leasing month, so I don’t recommend waiting.

Please enjoy my last post of the year. I am essentially done collecting lease rates for the rest of the month, so my apologies if I didn’t get the numbers you were looking for. Don’t forget to use my lease calculator during your negotiations. It’s rating system is a very good tool and there’s nothing else like it out there. Plus, It does a fairly accurate job at predicting how good a deal is, so take advantage of it.

With that said…HAPPY HOLIDAYS, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! And if you missed out on a new ride this year, there’s always next year!

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Ground Rules

  • Participating vehicles will be based on the lease rates gathered on this website during the corresponding month.
  • 36-month/15k lease terms will used for all calculations unless a better term is available.
  • 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 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 – 2011 Nissan Sentra S (136.7)

There has been a big buzz surrounding the Sentra’s lease program this month. Regardless of whether the cash rebate is applicable to leases or not, you can’t deny how great the rates are on this econobox.

Second – 2011 Honda Civic LX Sedan (131.3)

Just like the Sentra, the Civic is a red-hot lease right now too. I think the design and styling is a bit aged, but certainly a step up from the Sentra. The car costs a bit more (than the Sentra), but it’s still a smoking good deal.

Third  – 2011 Honda Accord LX Sedan (119.4)

The mid-cycle refresh of the Accord makes it slightly more bearable, but I think the low monthly payments should keep most lessees happy since it doesn’t really burn a hole in your wallet to drive one of these well-built rides.

Fourth – 2010 Honda Accord CrossTour EX (118.3)

Honda is still trying to move the CrossTour this month. Lowest price I’ve seen is several hundreds less than last month, this means lower monthly payments because the lease rates haven’t change since last month.

Fifth –  2011 Nissan Altima S Sedan (114.2)

The Altima, like the Accord, are pretty good deals this month. However, I would recommend going with the Accord since Honda has a better lease program and costs about $500 less to lease over a three-year period.

Sixth – 2011 Honda CR-V LX AWD (110.8)

I made the mistake of not including this ride on last month’s top-10 list. This is an excellent lease on one of the most popular crossovers around. The only issue I have with the CR-V is it’s engine. I can’t believe there isn’t a V6 option! Honda, wake up!

Seventh – 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport (107.6)

I’m am almost getting tired of listing the G37 Coupe Sport. Month in and month out, this ride is pretty much the sports coupe to get. If you are looking for a luxury coupe, look nowhere else.

Eighth – 2011 Mazda6 s Touring (105.0)

I think this is probably a better option than the Sonata if you are an enthusiast. In terms of driving dynamics, very few non-luxury brands can top Mazda. They don’t repetitively remind you of their “zoom-zoom” capabilities for nothing. This is a solid ride at a very good price.

Ninth – 2011 Nissan Maxima SV Premium (105.1)

Nissan seems to be back at it with the Maxima. Last summer and fall, we saw some insane deals on the Maxima, fully loaded! Right now, you are looking about the same thing. If you want a reasonable payment, four-doors, V6 power and lots of goodies, this is your car.

Tenth – 2010 Acura ZDX (99.5)

Acura didn’t do much in terms of lease rates, but it seems some dealers are becoming rather eager to unload remaining 2010 inventory. Once 2010 rolls around, this would technically be considered an “old-new” car. Which will probably be hard to lease. I think its a fine deal if you are into the whole “Crossover Coupe” thing.

Missing the Cut (90+ rating)

2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan (99.5)
2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan (98.4)
2011 Acura TL (97.3)
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited (95.7)
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (95.3)
2011 Infiniti FX35 (94.3)
2011 Honda Odyssey LX (93.7)
2011 Nissan Rogue SV AWD (93.7)
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 (93.0)
2010 Acura TSX (92.7)
2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport (92.0)
2011 Lexus RX350 (91.7)
2011 Audi A3 (91.7)
2011 Hyundai Genesis V6 (91.2)
2011 Infiniti M37 (90.8)
2011 Hyndai Genesis 2.0T (90.5)

Parting Shots

This month’s best brand to lease is Honda/Acura. Their holiday lease programs are top notch and deserve a look (if you can past the old-fashion styling). Honda does need to “rework” their style a bit, but they still build some solid cars that are practical and easy to live with. Nissan/Infiniti have excellent offerings as well, as does Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz. Audi didn’t bring much to the leasing world this year (with the exception of the A3) and neither did VW for some odd reason. Anyway, I hope next year we get some American cars with great lease programs, that would be refreshing to see.

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2011 Nissan Lease Rates – December 2010

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logo_nissanMy Take: Here are some base model Nissans to kick off the December lease rates. I anticipate the Sentra S being one cheap lease this month, with possibly the best payment-to-MSRP ratio of any car this month. The Juke is also out, but it looks like the MF is a bit high so probably not one of the best leases. Anyway, I’m digging the Murano’s numbers as well since the residual is high to make this a reasonable lease. Typo on the Murano, Residual is actually 10% lower that originally posted, so the Maxima, Altima and Sentra are probably your best bets this month. Keep in mind that these are entry-level models. If you plan to lease a better equipped model, your rates will vary. As always, if I get more numbers, they will get posted.

Number1Leasing, the broker that has been kind enough to provide me with these numbers, will provide an additional $100 off their sale price for folks who mention this website, so be sure to capitalize on that should you decide to use for your next lease. There is also a $79/month Sentra SR lease* (which doesn’t qualify for the $100 discount) this month. If interested, please email them at info(at)number1leasing.com.

*The Sentra lease more than likely requires cap reduction and up front fees.

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2011 Maxima S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00189 base money factor

2011 Altima S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00153 base money factor

2011 Sentra S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00044 base money factor

2011 Juke S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00230 base money factor

2011 Rogue S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00218 base money factor

2011 Murano S
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00179 base money factor

Lease rates provided by Number1Leasing.
Nissan Incentives from Edmunds.com

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2010-11 Nissan Lease Rates – November 2010

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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.

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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

Lease rates provided by Number1Leasing

Nissan Incentives from Edmunds.com

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2011 Nissan Lease Rates – October 2010

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logo_nissanUpdate: 2011 Maxima SV numbers added. There should be some cash available, but the MF stinks so it doesn’t matter too much.

My Take: Nissan rates look so-so this month. The residuals are great, but the money factors seem a bit high. Not exactly unexpected since these are 2011. I would probably recommend holding off on the 2011 for a few months and look into the 2010s for now, there should still be some 2010s available at your local dealer. If you can’t find one, you may want to try a broker.

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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
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00194 base money factor

Lease rates provided by Number1Leasing

Nissan Incentives from Edmunds.com