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2011 Mazda Lease Rates – February 2011

Wow, check out the Mazda3 s Hatchback Sport! Insane residual, low money factor. Lots of zoom-zoom for very little cash! I smell a new king of the Round-Up! If you go with a 12,000 mile lease, the numbers get even more interesting. 12k is recommended since Mazda’s bumper-to-bumper warranty is only 36/36k miles. I leased one back in 2004 for 48 months, which was a bad idea. I was quite fortunate since I didn’t have any problems that required major repairs, but I wouldn’t recommend anyone doing that. The CX9 should get an honorable mention in the Round-Up this month as well since it’s a good deal as well.


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 Mazda3 s HB Sport
MSRP – $21,640
Sale Price – $18,715
Monthly – $172+ tax
RWG Rating – 114.5

2011 CX-9 Touring AWD
MSRP – $33,240
Sale Price – $29,493
Monthly – $363+ tax
RWG Rating – 90.7

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2011 CX-9 Touring AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00090 base money factor

2011 CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00090 base money factor

2011 Mazda6 i Grand Touring
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00084 base money factor

2011 Mazda3 s HB Sport
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00079 base money factor

2011 Mazda3 s HB Touring
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00079 base money factor

2011 Mazda3 i Touring
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00102 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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2011 Mazda Lease Rates – December 2010

logo_mazdaMy Take: I think Mazda’s leases are not bad this month. Not only is the residual value decent, the money factor is quite reasonable right now as well. This is a solid alternative to the Sonata Turbo, Honda Accord V6 or the Camry V6. It’s also got that “Zoom-Zoom” they like to market. I have leased/owned two Mazdas and I haven’t had too many problems with them if you care for them properly. They are driver-oriented vehicles with BMW-esque handling which should appeal to enthusiasts in need of extra passenger room.

Here’s a sample calculation based on Southern California pricing…

Mazda6 GT V6

MSRP $30115
Sale $25843 (according to TrueCar)
Monthly $307 + tax, with inception due at signing (about $1300).

With $0 due at signing, you might be looking at $345 +tax per month. Not bad for the top of the line Mazda6.

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2011 Mazda6 i Sport
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00079 base money factor

2011 Mazda6 s Touring
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00079 base money factor

2011 Mazda6 s Grand Touring
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00079 base money factor

2011 CX9 Touring AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00077 base money factor

09 Mazda Mazda6 Lease Rates for December 2008

My Take: Mazda’s in general are not known for their high “residual values”. So don’t expect to see any more than high 40s to 50s for 36 month leases. Even their popular Mazda3 model seems to hover around the same range. What is important to note is that Mazda is known for cash rebates and low APR incentives. There is a special 2.9% for up to 60 months financing deal going on, $500 loyalty cash, and a lease deal that involves $850 lease cash and $750 dealer contribution on the i Sport model.

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  At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 Mazda Mazda6 i Sport $20,227 $21,820 $386 $333 $456 $380

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

  • 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.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 December Lease Rates

2009 Mazda Mazda6 i Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00189 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00185 base money factor

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November 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Mazda6

My Take: The 09 Mazda6 is a pretty sweet ride in my opinion. The lease its not too bad this month, expect to pay in the vicinity of low $400s for a well-equipped 6s Touring after taxes with inception fees upfront. I went ahead calculated the payments on a version of the 6s Touring with the following options: Moonroof/Bose Pkg, Convenience Pkg, Auto-Dim Mirrors, CD/MP3. MSRP runs for about $30,090 with destination charges with an invoice of around $27,315. If I pushed the dealer to sell it at invoice, I would be looking at about $398 (with 8.25% CA tax) per month with roughly about $1200-1300 due at signing (36/12k lease). Now there isn’t any mfg cash rebate available, but maybe the dealer would be willing to go below invoice to make a sale? Worth asking.

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  At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 Mazda 6s Touring $23,839 $25,745 $412 $342 $492 $395

  • 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.
  • Yellow boxes denotes “lowest” lease payments for each car.

2009 Mazda 6s Touring
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate

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October 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Mazda6 GT

My Take: The Mazda6 GT’s numbers look decent for October. The money factor is fairly low and the residual is passable. And of all family sedans, this is probable the best looking one too. It will set you back more than $30k if you add options because the price tag starts at $28,930. I think snagging this ride at invoice is possible due to the current economic times, but there aren’t any rebates to be had, so you will need to work a bit harder on those negotiation skills. Keep in mind the sweet spot is the 36 month lease, so don’t go beyond that. Like always, remember to confirm the rates and negotiate a LOWER SALE PRICE! Not monthly payment!!! You should know by now that when you negotiate monthly payments, 9 times out of 10 you will overpay.

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  At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 Mazda Mazda6 S Grand Touring $26,769 $28,930 $494 $402 $566 $450

  • 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 Mazda Mazda6 S Grand Touring
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00254 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00167 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00401 Base Rate

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Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

Mazda $500 Owner Loyalty Cash

You can use this rebate with leases as well, but it is limited to current Mazda owners. Click HERE for more details. This rebate only applies to the 08/09 Mazda CX-7, CX-9 or the new MAZDA6. You can probably get invoice pricing on these cars now (or below), so another $500 for current owners certainly sweetens the deal that much more.

In other news, we got a new Mazda3 in the horizon. Doesn’t look too bad now does it?

2010 Mazda3
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September 2008 Lease Rate for 09 Mazda 6

My Take: The 09 Mazda6 i Touring’s numbers look pretty decent this month. Could be lower on the MF department, but I can’t complain. Add a couple grand in options and you are still looking at sub-$400 payments with just inception fees. You can further cut back the monthly payments by opting for the 12k mile per year allowance. Avoid the 48 month lease, not only does the residual drop like 13%, but you are going to get hammered on the money factor.

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  • Mazda6 Sedan i Touring Base
  • MSRP $23,275
  • Invoice $21,565
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan i Touring AT
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00189 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $337 at invoice, $412 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $308 at invoice, $359 at MSRP

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2009 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan i Grand Touring AT
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00189 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan i Sport AT
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00189 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan s Grand Touring AT
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00189 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan s Sport AT
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00189 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Sedan i Sport AT
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00189 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00365 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com