Looks like Nissan re-evaluated their lease rates because some models got a bump in residual and mf this month. Not complaining, but I personally rather see a lower residual and money factor than a higher one because it makes positive equity on trade-ins more of a possibility. Assuming you qualify for the graduate cash and can negotiate an invoice price (I don’t see why not, but it could prove challenge in cities with little dealer competition), you can get into the new 2013 Altima for around $300 a month after tax and with inception fees at signing. Still not a “great deal”, but I am willing to be things get better during the holidays.

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.

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S
MSRP – $23,280
Sale Price – $20,953 (invoice – $600 graduate cash)
Monthly – $277+ tax
RWG Rating – 82.2

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2012 NISSAN MAXIMA S
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00080 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00020 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00020 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN LEAF 5DR HATCHBACK SV
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00071 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00070 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN VERSA 4DR SEDAN S AT
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN JUKE 2WD S AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00161 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN MURANO AWD S
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00078 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00103 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER S 4WD
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00003 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN CUBE 5DR WAGON S CVT
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00210 Base Rate

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate