2012-13 Lexus Lease Rates – May 2012

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LFS adjusted residuals and MF randomly this month. Residual either stayed the same or dropped by 1%. MFs, on the other hand, went up and down or stayed the same. Doesn’t make too much sense if you ask me.

Lexus is currently making the first payment for customers who lease a new 2012 RX 350, IS 250 Sedan, IS 350 Sedan, or ES 350 (capped at $700). You also get $1000 in loyalty/college/military cash that you can apply towards your lease or drive-off.

The lease on the IS250 this month seem slightly higher than last. Lexus also bumped the MSRP of the IS by $200. Overall, this is still an attractive lease so it isn’t a bad time to get into the IS.


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 LEXUS IS250 AT SDN
MSRP – $34,670
Sale Price – $31,673 ($1000 loyalty or college cash)
Monthly – $368+ tax
RWG Rating – 92.6

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2012 LEXUS CT200H HYBRID PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS ES350
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS GX460
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS HS250H
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS IS250 AT SDN
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS IS250 AWD AT SDN
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS IS250 AT CONV
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS IS350 AWD AT SEDAN
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS IS350 CONV
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS IS-F
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS LS460 AWD
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS RX350 AWD
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00060 Base Rate

2012 LEXUS RX450H AWD
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2013 LEXUS GS350 AWD
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

13 thoughts on “2012-13 Lexus Lease Rates – May 2012”

  2. Hi G,

    Thanks for your posting on the lease rate and it really helps me a lot.

    Got a deal tonite for IS 250 at LA. Here is the summary:

    MSRP: $ 36,961
    Term: 36 months/12K per year
    Monthly payment: $370 (including 8.75 sales tax)
    Drive-off: $ 500

    I think I got a decent deal since I am not qualified for loyalty.

    Andy

    • Hi, Andy

      Due at signing was only $500? That’s a great deal. Would please tell me what was your buying price?

      Thank you very much and congratulation~!

  3. Hi Paul,

    It was $33209. And the dealer add $700 on top of that as bank fee. Also, remember that Lexus is paying the first month payment, so my original drive-off should have been $870.

    Andy

  4. Hey G,

    I have been shopping 12′ RX350 AWD /w NAV for a week now. Numbers in my end of the wood 58% res and .00060 Rate of 12k/36m

    The car im looking at 49,500, what would be a good selling point? And based on that can you help me calculate best case deal? Im looking to leave ~1500 at signing (needs to include 1st payment)

    Thanks!

    • VB, did you try checking TrueCar to get a local average price in your area? Prices do fluctuate depending on market, but I typically like to see close to 10% off MSRP with cars priced over $30k. So in your case, I’d target a $44-45k sale price would be ideal. Let me know if you still the sample calculation.

      • Hey G, I end up getting it for 43K with change, so right on the money!! 499 a month (with NYC tax) only 1100 during signing (1st and some bank fee). I seen they even sweeten the deal this month around, so might be 4-5 dollars less….Ill catch you on the infiniti thread, as that’s my next car…..for me this time around 😉

        Cheers!

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