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August 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Audi A3

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My Take: Reduced MF is available on the Audi A3 this month, but I suspect that the low residual will kill the deal here. Special financing is also available (2.9% up to 60 months), so buying may be the more attractive option. No cash incentives can be seen here, but it doesn’t mean the dealer will not cut you a decent deal to move inventory. These are 2008 models after all.

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  • A3 2.0T DSG + Premium + S-Line
  • MSRP $32,185
  • Invoice $29,988
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Audi A3 2.0T DSG Hatchback
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $650 at invoice, $745 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $525 at invoice, $589 at MSRP

TMV suggests a price of $30,314, but being the guy that I am, I would ask for a few grand below invoice. I mean the residual is terrible and it’s really killing the deal for me. I would look at the GTI instead since it has the same DSG transmission *drool* and it’s also a hatchback. You may be missing the Quattro, but you are saving yourself a few hundred less a month so it can’t be all that bad. Better yet, check out the MINI Cooper S, even at invoice, that car is cheaper lease than the A3.

2008 Audi A3 2.0T Manual Hatchback
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2008 Audi A3 3.2 S-Line quattro DSG Hatchback
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00182 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00182 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

August 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Audi A6/S6

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My Take: There’s some low MF’s available on the A6 right now (excludes Avant). The residual is pretty weak, however. How a car can lose 55% of its value in 3 years baffles me, oh well. That’s Audi for you. There is 0.9% financing for up to 60 months, $2500 cash back and $500 loyalty cash. What’s even cooler is that you can combine them.

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  • A6 + Premium + Tech + Metallic Paint ($750)
  • MSRP $47,525 ($50,525 – $3000)
  • Invoice $44,044 ($47,044 – $3000)
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Audi A6 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00043 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00043 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $666 at invoice, $813 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $620 at invoice, $719 at MSRP

The payments look pretty solid beacuse MB’s E350 and BMW’s 5-Series seem to be going for more. I wouldn’t be surprised if dealers discount deeper to move those A6’s since the 2009 model is supposed to be newly redesigned. That is hypothetical though. If any of you get an offer like that, please comment on it (Basically more than $3k off invoice).

2008 Audi A6 quattro Sedan
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00042 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00042 Base Rate

2008 Audi A6 Avant quattro
24 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00297 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00297 Base Rate

2008 Audi A6 quattro 4.2L Sedan
24 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00297 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00297 Base Rate

2008 Audi S6 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00297 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00297 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

August 2008 Lease Rate for 08/09 Audi A5/S5

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My Take: I’m having a hard time pinpointing a good deal here. The residuals are very low and the mf is extremely high making this car a very tough lease right now. This IS arguably the most elegant and sporty coupes out there at the moment, which explain the lack of support.

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  • Audi A5 6-Speed Coupe + Premium + S-Line Sport Pkg
  • MSRP $45,925
  • Invoice $42,772
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2009 Audi A5 6-Speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $777 at invoice, $917 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $699 at invoice, $795 at MSRP

You are not likely to get invoice price here, which makes this car that much harder to lease at a reasonable price. Forget the 2008 model though, that one will lease worse because of the lower residual value and identical money factor. My recommendation is to buy if you are itching to be one of the few who drive the A5/S5. With that said, there is no special financing available, so you should try paying in full…sucks doesn’t it?

2009 Audi A5 Tiptronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2009 Audi S5 6-Speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2009 Audi S5 Tiptronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A5 6-Speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A5 Tiptronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi S5 6-Speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi S5 Tiptronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

August 2008 Lease Rate for 08/09 Audi A4/S4/RS4

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My Take: Current Audi owners/lesses have $2500 cash available for lease or purchase from AFS. There is also 0.9%-2.9% for up to 60 months, with the lower percentages going to 2-3 year financing. The cash certainly helps if you qualify for it. If you don’t, expect payments to go up $60-70 per month.

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  • A4 2.0T SE quattro + S-Line + Convenience Pkg + Premium Sound
  • MSRP $36300 ($38,800-$2500)
  • Invoice $33638 ($36,138-$2500)
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Audi A4 2.0T SE quattro Tiptronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $543 at invoice, $658 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $470 at invoice, $548 at MSRP

Fairly competitive if you ask me (Even though, not exactly ideal). Payments are hovering around the same as the 328i. Which would I rather have? If I lived in snowy weather, the A4 would be the better choice because it’s Quattro system is superb. Even on summer tires, I’ve driven through heavy rain like it was on dry asphalt, that’s how good it is. Aside from the A4 2.0T SE trims, the rest of the A4 lineup doesn’t seem to have great leases at the moment (I’m not even going to get into the S and RS models).

2009 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2009 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2009 Audi A4 3.2L quattro Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T SE quattro 6-Speed Sedan
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T SE 6-Speed Sedan
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T SE multitronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T 6-Speed Sedan
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T Multitronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T quattro 6-Speed Sedan
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T SE quattro 6-Speed Avant
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T SE quattro Tiptronic Avant
24 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T quattro 6-Speed Avant
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Tiptronic Avant
24 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 2.0T quattro Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 3.2L Multitronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00153 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00153 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 3.2L quattro 6-Speed Sedan
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00163 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00163 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 3.2L quattro Tiptronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00163 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00163 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 3.2L quattro 6-Speed Avant
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 3.2L quattro Tiptronic Avant
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi A4 3.2L quattro Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate

2008 Audi S4 6-Speed Sedan
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi S4 Tiptronic Sedan
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi S4 6-Speed Avant
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi S4 Tiptronic Avant
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi S4 6-Speed Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi S4 Tiptronic Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi RS4 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet
24 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.

July 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Audi A5

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2008 Audi A5 6-Speed Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

2008 Audi A5 Tiptronic Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00279 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00299 Base Rate

* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: Good News! The A5 is a VERY sweet car. Bad News! The rates STILL suck. A5 looks sweetest in black. The accent lighting on the headlights makes the car look super-futuristic and gives off an “oooh-ahhhh” type of reaction, kind of like BMWs “Halo” lighting. It may take some months before we start seeing better lease rates on the A5. Hopefully, your lease isn’t expiring too soon if you are aiming for the A5. Just keep your eyes peeled on the rates every month, and the moment they drop to your price range, jump on it. That’s what I did with my G37 and I think I got the best deal of the year thus far.

June 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Audi A4 Avant

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Audi A4 2.0T SE quattro Avant
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00023 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00023 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00282 Base Rate

* Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
** Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: The Avant is pretty much a fancy word for “Wagon”. If there is a wagon worth getting though, its the A4 (the S4 would be ideal). I’m rather surprised how low the residual value of the Avant is for 36-months. It barely cracks 50% in 36months (based on a 12k mile/yr lease). I guess Audi Financial Services’ low money factor helps keep the price reasonable, but I’m still expecting a $500+ monthly payment plus inception fees.

May 2008 Lease Rate 08 Audi R8

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2008 Audi R8 6-speed
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00302 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00302 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00322 Base Rate
** This is a special 10K mi/year **

2008 Audi R8 R tronic
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00302 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00302 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00322 Base Rate
** This is a special 10K mi/year **

*Lease rates from Tarry Shebesta at LeaseCompare.com

My Take: Aside for that carbon fiber panel on the side of the car, this ride is HOT!!! Not sure I want to pay a money factor of .00302 though, specially considering the residual is so low. The car is oh so SWEET though, I think I’d buy it if I had the money. There should be a convertible coming soon, now that’s a fun car for SoCal summers.