June 2008 Lease Rate for Mazdaspeed3

Mazdaspeed3 GT 4dr Hatchback
24mo/12k – residual 63% – money factor .00304
36mo/12k – residual 53% – money factor .00319

My Take: As much fun as a Mazdaspeed3 would be to drive. The lease rates and residual values seem to be as bad as can be. There are better options out there, but if you have to have this car. Maybe wait until next month to see if Mazda American Credit will introduce better money factors. These are “limited edition” rides, so there is a chance the numbers won’t look better. Hope you’re not in a hurry.