BMW lease rates remain the same. January sales numbers seemed to have inched up significantly. Take the 2011 BMW 328ix for example…We were looking at a sale price of about 7.5% off MSRP. Now it’s more like 6% (according to TrueCar). 2012 3-Series sale price were about 5% of MSRP on the same model. Discounts may very depending on trim and your region. Now that we have more 2012 data lets take at look at the sample calculation below.
I don’t have any special recommendations for BMWs this month, but I would suggest checking out remaining 2011 models before taking the plunge on the 2012s.
Remember to check out Edmunds.com’s Incentives page to see if any rebates may be available.
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.
2012 BMW 328ix Sedan
MSRP – $41,295
Sale Price – $39,415
Monthly – $510+ tax
RWG Rating – 83.3
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2011 BMW 328i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
2011 BMW 328xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
33 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335xi Sedan
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
33 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2011 BMW 335d Diesel Sedan
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 128i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 128i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 135i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 135i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328i Wagon
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328xi Wagon
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 335i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 335is Coupe
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 335xi Coupe
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 335i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 335is Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 328i Sedan – ALL LINES
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 335i Sedan – ALL LINES
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW M3 Coupe
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW M3 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 528i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 528i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 535i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
2012 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate
2012 BMW 550i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 550i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
2012 BMW 550i GT xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 650i Coupe
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 650i Convertible
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 740i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 740Li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750i Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750i xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750li Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW 750li xDrive Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X3 xDrive35i SUV
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium SUV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Diesel SUV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity SUV
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X5 M SUV
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 xDrive35i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 xDrive50i Crossover
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW X6 M Crossover
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35i
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
36 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate
Questions:
-Why is the residual on the “2011 BMW 328i Sedan” 53% and on the “2011 BMW 328xi Sedan” for 36 months is 64%? It seems like a huge drop on residual for the i model
-Can I get a similar residual value (64%) if I choose “2011 BMW 328i Sedan” for
33 months?
^ meant to say “58%” in the first question
@Ariel. Unfortunately, the numbers are what they are and they are not negotiable since this is determined by the bank, not the dealer.
I am suspecting that there’s a steep drop once a 2011 3-series is 3 yrs old, which is probably why BMWFS is giving the 33-month lease such a great residual.
thanks
Terrible money factors
@G
2010 528xi 6 payments to go with full msd’s, the question is can I do the pull ahead program (-3 payments) and get my $ back or I’m doomed loss of $4800 if I do? btw I really hate this car…
Notes: miles are what the should be and wouldn’t mind re doing the msd program with a new lease example 2012 x5 V8 Teck sport
@jake. Wow, you still have 6 months left? It felt like forever since we last talked about your 5-series. I don’t see why BMWFS wouldn’t give your money back since they are effectively waiving your contract (you are not selling the car to some 3rd party or using as trade-in). I would double check with your dealer and maybe even BMWFS, but I don’t think that should be a problem. You typically don’t get your deposits back when you sell your car. I did that with my 3-series and lost my security deposit.
Do you know where I can find the Mini Cooper lease rates? I see the last time they were posted was in 2011.
@fern. I haven’t had much luck with MINIs for quite some time. But with gas prices creeping up, things may change.
@G
It feels like forever… Went car shopping with the kids (3) found out that we MUST get a 3rd row vehicle, the X5 has it available but it’s cramped so the question is now what are my options with another car maker?
Trading in your car early paying the extra few payments is hard enough but losing the msds is hard to swallow, maybe parking it and leasing a new Gl450, $1k conquest helps but not much.
Note to all: really think about Msds pros and cons, saving $ is great but after what I’m going through I’m not so sure.
@jake. Yes, if you go with MSDs, you really need to make sure you plan to keep the car through the entire lease period, otherwise, the lease will feel like an eternity. I still think you should wait a bit longer, maybe April/May before making the next move.
BMW is advertising a 2.9% purchase rate across all 2012 Z4 models in Feb. Is there a promotional money factor for leases as well?
thanks
@FredW. Purchase rate and MF usually do not have any correlation. 0.00195 is the current rate for the Z4. If you want to lower it, you will need to opt for the 1-Pay option or MSDs.
I have the following Lease offer from BMW. Let me know if this is a good deal.
2012 750LI.
Sticker is $96,800.
Down Payment is $5500
They waive the costs to fix scratches/dings on our current leased BMW and waive our March payment on the old lease. New deal is $1097 a month including taxes and fees.
@brett. What was the selling price? Quoted MF and Residual? What about fees? Can’t really get a feel for a good deal without the key components of a lease deal.
Do you know the change to the money factor if you opt for a 1 time payment?
@JC. Sorry I don’t. Your dealer should able to provide you with that information.