My Take: The IS is a very borderline “DO NOT LEASE” candidate right now. The residual values have tanked in the past 6 months, even on the 2009 models. It looks like LFS has tried to keep their residual values more realistic. This doesn’t bode well for us because cheap leases rely heavily on “inflated” residual values (more so than low money factors) to keep the payments low. I’m hoping Lexus keeps these residuals until February and drop the money factor significantly. That should save you a few grand in the long run. That 328i is looking mighty good right about now.
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| At Invoice | At MSRP | |||||
| Make/Model | Invoice | MSRP | 24-month | 36-month | 24-month | 36-month |
| 09 Lexus IS250 AT | $29,270 | $33,150 | $564 | $478 | $671 | $597 |
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.
2008/2009 Lexus IS January Lease Rates
2009 Lexus IS250 AT
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00275 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00275 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00275 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00275 base money factor
2009 Lexus IS250 AT AWD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00275 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00275 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00275 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00275 base money factor
2009 Lexus IS250 MT
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00275 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00275 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00275 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00275 base money factor
2009 Lexus IS-F
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00240 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00240 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00275 base money factor
2008 Lexus IS-F
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00145 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00145 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00145 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00275 base money factor
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