My Take: The CX-7’s rates are looking very promising this month. Be sure to inquire about possible MAC rebates that may be available to you. Invoice price should be attainable on this 08 model as well. TMV states otherwise, but I don’t put too much stock on TMV most of the time.

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• CX-7 Grand Touring FWD
• MSRP $26,935
• Invoice $25,238
• Standard inception fees + tax not included
• Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring FWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $411 at invoice, $482 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $383 at invoice, $432 at MSRP

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2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport FWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring FWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Sport AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00107 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00371 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: I think the residual value on the CX9 has dropped to the point where not even the low MF can save it. If you check out The List, you’ll see how the CX9 Touring AWD comes in at just a tad above the IS350 in terms of monthly payments. Which would you rather have?

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• CX-9 Touring AWD
• MSRP $33,550
• Invoice $31,070
• Standard inception fees + tax not included
• Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $506 at invoice, $610 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $467 at invoice, $539 at MSRP

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2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport 2WD
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: 1.9% financing is available for up to 60 months and 0% for up to 36 months. With the 36 month lease MF being around 2.64%, leasing isn’t looking as good as buying right now. Specially if you need an SUV with 3rd row seating. I personally like the CX9 and if I needed something of that size, it would certainly be on my list. With enhanced financing, buying may be the better choice IF you need something of this size and gas prices aren’t a major factor in your decision.

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• CX-9 Grand Touring AWD + RES + GT Assist Package
• MSRP $40,350
• Invoice $37,028
• Standard inception fees + tax not included
• Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $594 at invoice, $734 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $552 at invoice, $648 at MSRP

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport 2WD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00137 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: The two Mazda CXs have enjoyed fairly low money factors since May, so hopefully some of you jumped on them between May and June. I’m pretty sure the residuals will take a hit in July…as to the MF staying or lowering, that’s anyone’s guess. One thing about lease rates is that I can comment on them as they are, but it’s very hard to know what the manufacturers are planning for the up coming months. I can guess, but not even dealers know next month’s numbers until they are released.