My Take: Those are some pretty bad residual values on the MDX this month. I’m not liking the money factor either, is still too high for my taste. Invoice price (or below it) should be attainable for the most part, but I’m not seeing any cash incentives that would sweeten the deal a bit more. This is certainly a nice SUV, but not really recommended if you plan to lease.

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2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00285 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00285 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Sport w/RES
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00285 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Tech
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00285 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Tech w/RES
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00285 base money factor

My Take: New month, same lease rates. If you where waiting for the MDX payments to drop, you will have to wait a little bit longer. I think that the money factor still could use some reduction, so hopefully Honda will do themselves a favor and lower it so they can move some cars. There is $2000 in marketing support cash on the MDX however, so that should help ease the pain if you really need to get a new family hauler. Speaking of SUVs, some of you should have probably heard that Honda will be releasing the ZDX soon. Here’s a little excerp from Bloomberg.com and a pic from MotorTrend.com

“The V-6 engine ZDX, the first Acura designed by a woman, will be built at Honda’s Alliston, Ontario, plant where MDX is produced, Spencer said. The new Acura competes with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s BMW X6 crossover, introduced last year.

The model will be priced “in between MDX and the RL” sedan, he said. The 2009 MDX is priced from $40,990 while the top-end RL sedan sells for as much as $54,100, according to the company’s Web site. “

Are you excited? I certainly am. Major props to the lady that designed the ZDX. Not just because she did an excellent job, but also because I believe the percentage of female auto designers is like 0.2% or something of that nature.

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NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

• Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) due at signing.
• Local Taxes not included.
• 24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
• All cars are stock, without any options.
• No rebates/incentives applied

2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00300 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00310 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00300 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00310 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Sport w/RES
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00300 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00310 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Tech w/RES
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00300 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00310 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Tech
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00215 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00300 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00310 base money factor

My Take: MDX lease rates aren’t that much better than February (you are saving yourself about $10 a month compared to last month). The money factor dropped to compensate for the drop in residual value. The $2000 dealer cash is still available, so be sure to take advantage of that if you are shopping for a MDX. Personally, I’m liking the FX35 more this month.

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NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

• Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) due at signing.
• Local Taxes not included.
• 24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
• All cars are stock, without any options.
• No rebates/incentives applied

2009 Acura MDX

2009 Acura MDX
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00215 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00215 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Sport w/RES
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00215 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Tech w/RES
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00215 base money factor

2009 Acura MDX Tech
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00215 base money factor

My Take: MDX is not a good lease this month. Just look at the money factor. It doesn’t help that this is the 2008 model, so the residual values are reaching the lowest point of the year. If you have been following this blog for some time or have been leasing for a while, you know these two numbers make for a seriously bad lease. Pass!

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2008 Acura MDX
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Sport
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Sport w/RES
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Technology
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Technology w/RES
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: The bad news is that the MDX doesn’t have any lease support this month. The good news is that there is $4000 of factory to dealer cash available. It doesn’t mean you will get all that cash for sure, but it doesn’t hurt to ask for it. Keep in midn that’s manufacturer to dealer cash, so I would mention that AFTER you negotiate a sale price from the dealer. I know, I’m sneaky like that, but hey, its your money, I’m just trying to save you some. Another option would be to take advantage of the 0.9% for up to 36 months and 2.9% for up to 60 months. Not too bad if you ask me.

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• MDX Stock
• MSRP $40,955
• Invoice $37,274
• Standard inception fees + tax not included
• Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Acura MDX
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $836 at invoice, $1003 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $633 at invoice, $745 at MSRP

Check out THE LIST to see how this car ranks among other models

2008 Acura MDX Sport
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Sport w/RES
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Technology
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Technology w/RES
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

2008 Acura MDX
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Sport
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Sport w/RES
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Technology
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate

2008 Acura MDX Technology w/RES
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00245 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 I yanked the 48mo and 60mo leases out of the post because they are pretty bad. I think I will start doing that for all posts from now on. Most cars may yield lower monthly payments on a 48+ month lease, but the maintenance costs that come with driving a 4-year old car pretty much wipe out those savings. A quick glance pretty much tells me that Acura providing any lease support on the MDX, too bad because these SUVs are pretty sweet. You may want to wait until next month to see if the numbers improve.