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2011 Infiniti Lease Rates – January 2011


Did you know that Infinitis are the second most popular leases on this website? Not surprising since they boast one of the best “bang-for-the buck” leases around. Like the 2010 model, this year G37 Sport Coupe MT has one of the best balances between residual value and money factor. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of TrueCar sales data to get a good idea of what the sale price will be. However, I am willing to bet that it remains a strong lease regardless. The G25 is also a great lease right now if you don’t need the power (and gas consumption) of the G37.


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 Infiniti G25 Sedan Journey
MSRP – $31,825
Sale Price – $28,383
Monthly – $299 + tax
RWG Rating – 101.05

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2011 Infiniti G25X Sedan w/ Moonroof (MSRP: $36,190)
Monthly: $323 + TAX
Term: 39 months
Mileage: 10k/year
$0 cap cost reduction with 1st month, bank fee, and motor vehicle fee due

2011 Infiniti G37X Coupe w/ Premium and Navigation (MSRP: $45,320)
Monthly: $391 + TAX
Term: 39 months
Mileage: 10k/year
$0 cap cost reduction with 1st month, bank fee, and motor vehicle fee due


2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN BASE
36month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00123 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00123 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00146 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00100 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00125 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN SPORT MANUAL
36month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00100 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE BASE
36month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00147 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE SPORT MANUAL
36month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00158 base money factor

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00158 base money factor

2011 INFINITI FX35 AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00129 base money factor

2011 INFINITI FX50 AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00145 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE BASE
36month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00179 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT
36month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00179 base money factor

2011 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00054 base money factor

2011 INFINITI M56 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00124 base money factor

2011 INFINITI QX56 4WD
36month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00220 base money factor

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Monthly Round-Up: December 2010

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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Monthly Round-Up: November 2010

I am hitting the November Round-Up real early this month! I know there are some missing numbers from other manufacturers, but I am planning to be off for the Thanksgiving weekend, so I won’t have time to work on this in the next couple weeks. Besides, the major players are in which makes this a fairly complete list.

One HUGE thing to note this month: 2010 lease rates are hard to find once 2011s are in, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t leasing well. If you are looking to get into say, the IS250, check a 2010 first since there should be some holiday cash available. Do this for every car that still has 2010 models available, because it is CLEARANCE time. Make sure to work numbers for the 2010 and the 2011 to see which is a better deal.

This month’s list is still pretty good, but not as good as last month’s. A lot of cars dropped off the list because their 2011 models don’t lease well right now. We are in a transition period, so as we cross-over to the 2011 model year, 2011s won’t lease well until the 2010 inventory dwindles.

Some of the leases calculations were based on a base models, therefore, the payment estimates are on the “lower” end. This was done to save myself some time as I crunch all numbers manually. Starting the next year, all vehicle estimates will be made at base price, so your payments should go up from that point and up.

Please read over the Ground Rules to get an idea as to how this estimates are calculated. I have also changed the format in order to provide a side-by-side comparison of the numbers using my lease calculator. Enjoy!

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Ground Rules

  • Participating vehicles will be based on the lease rates gathered on this website during the corresponding month.
  • 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 – 2010 Honda Accord CrossTour EX-L (111.1)

The CrossTour shoots to the top of the list this month due to big discounts off the MSRP. The Residual and MF are not half bad, but it’s the fact that it’s an outgoing 2010 model (and because not many people really want one) that makes this such a great lease.

Second – 2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe Manual (107.2)

After finishing Seventh last month on the Round-Up, the G37 Sport Coupe shoots back to a Second place finish by getting a lower MF and more discounts off the MSRP. Not even a lower residual can keep this ride down. I expect to see the 2011 G37 coupe rolling in at the end of the month, so I wouldn’t snooze on this.

Third – 2011 Nissan Sentra S (106.3)

The Sentra only gets a gentle downward shove from it’s older cousin (the G37), dropping it to Third on the list. Make no mistake, this is an econobox, so don’t come in with lofty expectations. It’s basic/practical transportation at it’s cheapest.

Fourth – 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4matic (104.0)

Since MBs lease best at 48-months instead of 36-months, the ML350 becomes a HOT lease right now. Don’t get me wrong, it’s well beyond my budget, but it certainly is cheap by luxury SUV standards. If you are in the market for a X3, Q5, FX35, RX350 or even a GLK350, consider the ML350 instead.

Fifth – 2011 Honda Civic LX Sedan (101.8)

The Civic took a nose-dive this month from leading the Round-Up for two consecutive months. There is a good reason however, the 2010s are on their way out and the 2011s are in showrooms now. This is actually a pretty good deal considering how new the 2011s are. Just remember to inquire about any remaining 2010s before jumping on a 2011.

Sixth – 2011 Honda Accord LX Sedan (100.2)

The Accord has always been a very steady lease month-in and month-out. This month is no exception, even on a 2011 model. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend leasing a EX or EX-L at the moment since the residuals are lower and the MF is probably a bit higher than the base models.

Seventh – 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport (97.3)

The C300 made the “Missing the Cut” list last month on a 27-month lease. This month, that residual value tanked, so I had to resort to 48-months, it’s more “ideal” term. As you can see, this proved to be a good idea since the C300 can now be had in the low $400s at 15k miles per year (before taxes), quite comparable to the G25, 328, A4 and IS250.

Eighth – 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 (96.9)

This is NOT a cheap car in terms of payments. However, relative to it’s price tag, its is a smoking good deal. Good enough to snatch the Eighth spot, besting every single Acura, Lexus and BMW.

Ninth – 2011 Nissan Maxima SV Premium (96.8)

Looks like Nissan is picking up where it left off a few months ago and decided to move 2011 Maximas on the cheaper side. If you want a cheaper alternative to the G37, this could be your ride.

Tenth – 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited (94.9)

Sneaking back into the top ten is the Hyundai Sonata. The payments may be significantly higher than the Accord LX, but this one comes fully loaded. I mean, NAV, backup cams, Bluetooth, the works! Kinda tough to overlook it if you want a family sedan that’s roomie and loaded.

Missing the Cut (90+ rating)

2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan (93.9)
2011 VW Golf S (93.7)
2010 Acura ZDX (93.0)
2011 Lexus RX350 (92)
2011 Audi A3 Premium (91.7)
2011 Infiniti M37 (91.5)
2011 Nissan Rogue SV AWD (91.3)
2011 BMW 328ix (91.2)
2011 Infiniti G25 (91.0)
2011 Hyundai Genesis (90.6)

Parting Shots

If you don’t see any 2011 Acuras, don’t be surprised. That’s because they don’t lease well right now. The 2010 TSX is a border-90 lease, if you can get a lower price than $27,219 then you’ll have yourself a 90+ rating (currently a 89.9 at that price). A good chunk of newly-introduced 2011 models do not lease well right now. If that’s what you are looking for this month, I recommend waiting a few more months or going with any remaining 2010.

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2010/11 Infiniti Lease Rates – August 2010

logo_infinitiMy Take: Looks like the July numbers have carried over into August, so don’t expect to pay anymore than you did last month. The loyalty and conquest cash is still there to be had until 9/30/2010. It’s looking like the G37 Sport (manual transmission) models are going to top this month’s Round-Up again (will be posting that towards the end of the month), so whether you are looking for a luxury sedan or coupe, the G37 should still do the trick. I recommend waiting until last minute to pull off the deal so you can increase your chances at a lower sale price.

2011 Infiniti M37 RWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00176 base money factor

2011 Infiniti M37 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00130 base money factor

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2010 Infiniti FX35 RWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00038 base money factor

2010 Infiniti FX35 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00041 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Edition Sedan
39-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00121 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Journey Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00107 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00107 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00112 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00131 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00163 base money factor

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2010/11 Infiniti Lease Rates – July 2010

logo_infinitiMy Take: IFS lease rates have changed for the month of July. Residuals have dropped considerably, but money factors have also dropped in order to keep payments at around the same level as last month. Incentives are still available, so be sure to inquire about them. Another “notable” change is that IFS has begun using a 2% bump in residual value when going from 15k to 12k miles per year. In the past, IFS has only used a 1% increase for 15k to 12k terms.

2011 Infiniti M37 RWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00176 base money factor

2011 Infiniti M37 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00130 base money factor

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2010 Infiniti FX35 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00041 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Journey Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00107 base money facto

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00107 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00112 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00131 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00163 base money factor

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2010/11 Infiniti Lease Rates – June 2010

logo_infinitiMy Take: Here are some M37 numbers to kick things off for the Infiniti brand lease rates. The 36-month lease looks pretty good considering the car was just released some months ago. More numbers to come, so stay tuned. I believe the G37 lease rates have remained the same as last month, but I’m trying to confirm that before I repost them. Some changes to the money factors on the G37s. Residual remain the same, money factors dropped a lot. The Coupes are unconfirmed, but I posted them anyway so you can use as reference. Some coupes confirmed. You can check out May numbers in the Archives if you need to reference them. On a side note, I’m a bit concerned with Nissan/Infiniti interior quality. My G37’s center console has began to make squeeky noises and the car is barely 2 years old. Luckily, this is a lease.

2011 Infiniti M37
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00255 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00199 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00199 base money factor

2011 Infiniti M37 AWD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00255 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00199 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00199 base money factor

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2010 Infiniti FX35 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00079 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Base Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00107 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00121 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Journey Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00107 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00121 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00107 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00121 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00129 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 66% | .00131 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Journey Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00131 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00131 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00195 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00207 base money factor

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2009/2010/2011 Infiniti M37, G37 Lease Rates – April 2010

logo_infinitiMy Take: Numbers changed from March, but the good news is that the 2009 models are still getting some lease support from IFS. I personally love my 08 G37 and will be very sad to see it go next Summer. I think 24-months is too short for leases nowadays (not to mention expensive), while a 39-month lease just isn’t a smart financial move if your state have yearly DMV registration fees.

As for the M37, I’m am pleasantly surprised at how high the residual value is compared to the outgoing model.

2011 Infiniti M37

2011 Infiniti M37
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00194 base money factor

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2009 Infiniti G37

2009 Infiniti G37x Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00105 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00125 base money factor

2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00159 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37

2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00186 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Sedan
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00175 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00189 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 66% | .00175 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00186 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Journey Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00175 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00186 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00186 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37x Coupe
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00195 base money factor
39-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00205 base money factor

2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00211 base money factor