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2012 Honda Lease Rates – March 2012

Most models dropped about 1% to 2%  in residual value this month with the exception of newly introduced/redesigned models. Those remained the same. Strangely enough, Honda did not lower the MF on most of the cars that lost residual value. There are a few exceptions, such as the Pilot and the CrossTour, but it seems Honda is trying to capitalize on their more “fuel efficient” lineup due to higher prices as the pump.


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 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
MSRP – $36,980
Sale Price – $34,431
Monthly – $433+ tax
RWG Rating – 86.5

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN SE AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00065 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 2WD V6 EX-L
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00084 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 4WD V6 EX-L
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00084 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00115 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-Z EX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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2012 Honda Lease Rates – February 2012

Just a few residual adjustments on the Accord and Crosstour. Not sure if I miss read/typed it last month or if they were actual adjustments from AHFC. Either way, nothing too significant.
As you know, I’ve been saying recently that TrueCar indicates higher sale prices last month. It has also been commented that it may be due to TrueCar no longer offering “low price guarantees”. Instead they indicate a “Target Price” instead. I think there’s some truth to both. I think part of the problem is low price guarantee price quotes don’t really work. As a matter of fact, I think its illegal to advertise a price guarantee for a vehicle without a VIN number. Nevertheless, I still recommend using TrueCar quotes as a tool to negotiate your final sale price because there really isn’t anything else like this. Just don’t expect to get that price right off the bat. Some negotiation may be in order.


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 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
MSRP – $36,980
Sale Price – $34,431
Monthly – $433+ tax
RWG Rating – 86.5

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00081 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00081 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 2WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00087 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00087 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00138 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00075 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-Z EX AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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2012 Honda Lease Rates – January 2012

Honda numbers got a little worse this month. Residuals did drop on most models, but MF were also lowered to compensate. Some models did get a MF bump though (Pilot and CrossTour, to name a couple), but they are still fairly decent leases for vehicles in their respective class. I expect lease rates to remain the same through the end of February, so if you don’t like what you are seeing, hold out to see what March numbers will look like.

Last month’s Pilot EX-L 4WD lease came in at a 92.4 RWG rating. This month it comes in at 88.1, which is not as good due to MF bump and slightly higher average sale price.


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 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
MSRP – $36,980
Sale Price – $34,031
Monthly – $421+ tax
RWG Rating – 88.1

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00033 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00081 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00081 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 2WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00087 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00087 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00138 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00075 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX-L AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-Z EX AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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2012 Honda Lease Rates – December 2011

It looks like lease rates remain unchanged from November, which means almost everything looks great. As you know, Honda has has very good leases throughout the year. Inventory has been spotty since the Tsunami and Thai floods, but things are picking back up. Another problem they have been facing is that their cars haven’t been as desirable lately, but I am confident they will right the ship. My personal favorite lease this month is still the Pilot, which is a great (if not the best) option for a 7-seat passenger vehicle. It doesn’t have the best interior (or exterior for that matter), but for what you are paying, I think it’s fair.


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 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
MSRP – $36,980
Sale Price – $33,431
Monthly – $394+ tax
RWG Rating – 92.4

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 2WD EX
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00058 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00058 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00056 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX AT
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CR-Z EX NAV AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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Monthly Round-Up: Thanksgiving 2011 Edition

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I wanted to extend a BIG “THANK YOU” for your continued support. It hasn’t been the smoothest of years, but I am very thankful to have a good community I can talk cars with. I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and cherish your time with your family. As a last minute reminder, shop early and make sure to give yourself plenty of time before your existing lease expires. Happy Turkey Day Everyone!

This month’s participants include: Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Kia, Nissan, Acura, Hyundai, Infiniti, Honda, Lexus, Volvo, Audi and BMW.

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Ground Rules

  • Participating vehicles will be based on the lease rates gathered on this website during the corresponding month.
  • 36-month/15k lease terms will used for all calculations unless a better term is available.
  • A $1500 drive-off fee is assumed for all cars. Since fees and taxes vary from region to region, your drive-off may vary.
  • Sale Price estimates will be based on Truecar.com sales data in the Southern California region, so your numbers may vary.
  • All estimates assume you qualify for the base rate. A minimum Credit Score of 700 may be required to secure Top Tier credit in most cases.
  • Sales taxes are not included since different states handle taxes differently.
  • The rating system used is based on RIDE with G’s Lease Calculator. Only cars with a 90 rating or higher will be included on this list.

SEDAN

2012 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY (109.5) *$1000 loyalty and $1000 holiday cash
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00074 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD (105.6) *$500 dealer cash
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00061 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SR CVT (105.0)
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00082 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN S CVT (103.1)
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00021 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6 (101.3) *$500 dealer cash
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2011 BMW 328i Sedan (99.6) *$1000 loyalty cash
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate

2012 ACURA TL BASE (99.5) *$1250 dealer cash
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00114 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT (99.5)
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C300 4matic Sport 4dr Sedan (97.4) $2000 loyalty cash
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate

2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE (96.7) *$500 loyalty cash
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00142 base money factor

2012 Volvo S60 T-5 (96.3) *$1000 loyalty cash
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00122 base money factor

2012 NISSAN MAXIMA S (94.5)
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00128 Base Rate

2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT AT (94.1) *$1250 lease cash
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00028 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 Sport 4dr Sedan (93.7) *$2000 loyalty cash
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

2012 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD (93.6) $1000 loyalty cash
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00029 Base Rate

2012 Kia Optima EX (91.2) *$1000 customer cash
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00130 base money factor

2012 LEXUS IS250 AT SDN (91.1)
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate

CONVERTIBLE

2012 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT 6MT (90.5)
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00153 Base Rate

COUPE

2012 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY (102.1) *$1000 loyalty cash
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00100 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6 (95.8) *$500 dealer cash
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT (95.2)
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 2dr Coupe (94.6) *$2000 loyalty cash
36 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 BMW 328xi Coupe (90.2) *$1000 loyalty cash ($1000 lease/apr cash available)
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE S CVT (93.8)
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

HATCHBACK/WAGON/SUV/CROSSOVER/VANS

2011 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX AT (106.3) *$500 dealer cash
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate

2012 ACURA ZDX BASE (106.2) *$2000 dealer cash
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00054 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L (93.1)
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00056 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX AT (91.3)
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD S (92.8)
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00123 Base Rate

ALTERNATIVE FUEL/HYBRID

2012 NISSAN LEAF 5DR HATCHBACK SV (92.4) *$7500 lease incentive
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00174 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-Z EX NAV AT (91.1)
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

Bright Spots

VW. The only model to make it into the lease was the CC Sport, thanks in part to the generous $1250 lease cash that’s available. The rest of the models make better purchases than leases due to special financing. Eos also gets the $1000 lease cash, but the lease is only so-so, rated at 85.5 on my calculator.

Mercedes-Benz. Being an existing MB customer is really paying off this Holiday season. The $2000 loyalty cash is huge! Another model to keep your eyes on is the GLK350 4matic. The RWG is not high (87.5), but this SUV has never leased in with a RWG higher than 90 to begin with, so 87.5 is not too shabby. Remember that MBs payments are usually a bit more budget friendly on the 48-month terms. However, wear-n-tear issues should be considering before going that route.

Volvo. The C30 and C70 cut it pretty darn close (both hitting a RWG of 89). This is made possible by a generous $1000 loyalty cash that’s available to existing Volvo customers. Overall, I’m very satisfied with Volvo’s leases on their cars. Their SUVs, on the other hand, need a little work.

BMW. BMWFS seems to be throwing a lot of loyalty cash at their customers. On select 1-series models for example, they also have this $500 lease/apr bonus cash which I think could be applied to lower the MF plus $1000 in loyalty cash.

Weak Spots

Audi. They have not offer any worthwhile leases lately. No shock there, it’s been a while since Audi made it into the Round-Up.

In Summary

It’s Loyalty month here in the auto leasing world. Many manufacturers are rewarding loyal customers with loads of cash. Folks looking to get into something under $400 should consider the Sonata, Optima, Maxima or any non-luxury car. Honda almost seems to be giving away their cars right now so it isn’t hard to find a good deal there.

The Leaf is also great if you don’t ever want to visit a gas station again.

In the end, if I had to put my money where my mouth is, I would be rolling in a loaded 2012 Infiniti G37 sedan. Hands down, the best lease I’ve seen all month long.

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2011 Los Angeles Auto Show

Last year, the Lotus Esprit blew me away. This year, my vote for “Car of the Show” at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show has to be the Jaguar XC16. I’ve examined the car from all angles and I cannot find one in which this car looks awkward. If I could mix and match cars, I would take the GT-R in XC16 clothing. That would be my ideal dream car.

Moving on…This year’s Auto Show did not have as many concepts as last year. It felt a little bit more “toned down”, possibly due to the economy. Despite this, it wasn’t a bad show. I didn’t get to spend as much time as I wanted to, but that was fine because much of what was at the LA show was also at the OC show. There were just a little more “high end” cars, but that’s about it.

Here is a quick run down of what was at the show and a few highlights

Acura – Nothing new. Their lineup was quite stale at the OC Show and it remained that way two months later at the LA Show.

Audi – A6/S6 and the A7/S7 were the new rides this year.

Audi S7 Audi S6

BMW – They showed off the iSeries which you probably have seen in most enthusiast websites/magazines. I also took some pictures of the concept a few years back. From what I understand, the i8 is supposed to make it to production with few changes (I am certain the glass doors are gone).

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Buick – The Verano is ugly. Enuff said.

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Cadillac – Showed up the Ciel, which was featured at Pebble Beach and the Converj, which was at a previous auto show some years back. I believe the Converj will be either an electric or hybrid car and will have performance that matches it’s aggressive looks. Possible the next CTS-V? Perhaps.

Cadillac Converj Cadillac Converj Cadillac Converj Cadillac Ciel Cadillac Ciel

Chevrolet – I think you’ve seen enough Cruzes, Camaros, Coverttes and Volts to last you a while. NEXT!

Chrysler – As I was saying on the OC Show post. The 300 is one American sedan I would consider driving. Beats speaker system is truly insane for one that comes factory installed. I felt so gansta sitting in the backseat as the speakers were blaring Dr Dre tunes.

Chrysler 300 Chrysler 300

Dodge – Super Bee Charger in the House! The car looks mean! The HEMI looks meaner. Overall, I’m very happy to see Chrysler cars improving in such as short time. Now, I would like to see Chrysler pull a Volvo and start introducing some sweet leases for us.

Dodge Charger Super Bee Dodge Charger Super Bee Dodge Charger Super Bee

Ford – The Escape was really the only “new” car to be introduced. It didn’t exactly wow me, but I can see it stealing some of the CR-Vs dominance (you will see what I mean when you see pics of the production-ready CR-V).

Ford Escape Ford Escape

Honda – What a let down! The production-ready CR-V looks gutless! And if it drives anything like the old model, it’s performance will be gutless too! Check out the interior! Can we say weak sauce? Can’t wait to see what Consumer Reports does to the CR-V on their next review.

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Hyundai – The Azera really wow’ed me. After talking to the product adviser and sitting in the car for a good 5-10 minutes, I came away impressed. The leather is soft and supple. The interior is well put together. The center stack follows the same overall layout found in most new Hyundais, but has a noticeably more “upscale” feel. The estimated MSRP is going to be in the low $30,000s, with most experts estimating it to be around $32,000. Everything, including Nav, comes standard. The only possible option (from what I am hearing) is the panoramic moonroof and maybe the window shaders, although those could be standard too. If you thought the Buick LaCrosse was the Lexus ES killer, think again.

Hyundai Azera Hyundai Azera Hyundai Azera Hyundai Azera

Infiniti – The JX35 was introduced as a 7-passenger SUV. Not impressed. It looks like a weak attempt at cloning the Toyota Highlander which can be had for thousands less (if you don’t care about having quality interior materials). I’d be surprised if they sell more JX’s than EX’s. I would have liked to see a concept version of the new G-Coupe based off the Essence. That would have been fun to see.

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Jaguar – XC16 all the way. This car is a beaut! If they would have given it a better sounding name instead of the typical “Letters + Numbers”, I’d name my kid after it. “Come here XC16!” just doesn’t have nice ring to it.

Jaguar XC16 Jaguar XC16 Jaguar XC16 Jaguar XC16 Jaguar XC16

Jeep – New Compass and Patriot look like baby GCs, except the proportions are all wrong. I know Jeeps are meant to be rugged, but they could have done a little more to the interior. In contrast, you can see the GC looks nice inside and out. Even the storage area looks high end with fancy chrome touches.

Jeep Compass Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Patriot

Kia – GT concept looks cool, but not as sexy as the XC16. It does show a lot of promise and possibly a glimpse of things to come. Michelle Wie gets a custom Kia Soul! I highly doubt she would be caught dead in one. Them Rappin’/Dancin’ Hamsters, on the other hand, are a hoot. They give the Soul some street cred. Definitely cooler than rolling in a cardboard box, toaster or dryer.

Michelle Wie Kia Soul Kia GT Kia GT Kia GT Kia GT Kia GT

Land Rover – Not much to say here. Doubt any of these rides will ever make it into production, but they are fun to look at.  They almost feel like they will transform into a robot at any moment.

Land Rover Concept Land Rover Concept

Lexus – More LF-A. *Yawn*

Lincoln – *Crickets*

Mazda – The CX5 actually look pretty good. You can totally see the styling cues of the Shinari concept on the front fascia. I really hope this crossover does well and gives the CR-V and Escape a run for their money.

Mazda CX5 Mazda CX5 Mazda CX5 Mazda CX5

Mercedes-Benz – I’ve pretty much seen all of the “new” models on the street or in previous Auto Shows with the exception of the C63 Black Edition. This thing rocks. It’s like Europe’s answer to the mean-looking American car!

Mercedez-Benz C63 Black Edition Mercedez-Benz C63 Black Edition Mercedez-Benz C63 Black Edition

MINI – See OC Auto Show…

Mitsubishi – I didn’t bother stopping by…actually, I don’t recall seeing them at the show. Maybe I stopped caring…

Nissan – Last year they had the Ellure. This year they had…NOTHING!

Porsche – Showed off their Panamera Hybrid and the usual 911s, Cayennes, Boxters and Caymans.

Porsche Panamera Porsche Panamera Hybrid

Scion – FR-S was in the house this year and it looks great! For those that have not been following the FR-S, expect about 200hp and a $24k price tag once it’s released. I don’t expect the production model to look too different unless Toyota decides to cheapen the experience some more. If the price is reasonable, this could very well be sitting in my driveway on day.

Scion FR-S Scion FR-S Scion FR-S

Subaru – Just like the FR-S, the BRZ should be priced and spec’ed at around the same range. There is talk of a STi trim, but I haven’t seen any details on that just yet. Originally, I thought the BRZ was the clear winner in the “looks” department, but after seeing them both in person, I have to go with the Scion.

Subaru BRZ Subaru BRZ Subaru BRZ

Volvo – Same cars as last year. Same cars as this year’s OC show. Nothing new to report.

VW – A Beetle R was on display and it still looks girly. Hood vents and quad-exhaust pipes do tone down the estrogen somewhat though. For the record, I don’t have a problem with the Beetle looking girly. It’s just that VW is trying so hard to market the Beetle as being more “unisex” and I just don’t think its happening. Maybe if they dropped a huge supercharger hood scoop? Nah….

Volkswagen Beetle R Volkswagen Beetle R Volkswagen Beetle R

Others – Here you will find some pics I took of the more “unusual” cars.

XD XD XD Morgan Aero Morgan Aero Morgan Aero Lotus Evora Lotus Evora

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2011-12 Honda Lease Rates – November 2011

We all know the Pilot 4WD LX leases well. The problem with that is that it’s a base model which is limited in availability (and typically not very desireable). Enter the EX-L, all decked out (minus Nav and RES) with your usual creature comforts. As you can see in the calculation below, it is still one heck of a lease. I have yet to see another 7-seater that chimes in at under $400 before taxes, with just inception fees at signing. I’m not big on the Pilot’s looks (or any current Honda for that matter), but the rates are friendly, the discounts are big and the lease program is one-of-a-kind.


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 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
MSRP – $36,980
Sale Price – $33,556
Monthly – $397+ tax
RWG Rating – 91.8

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX-L V6
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00098 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 2WD EX
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00058 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00058 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT SPORT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00155 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00056 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-V 4WD EX AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-Z EX NAV AT
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ELEMENT 4WD EX AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

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2011-12 Honda Lease Rates – October 2011

Too bad the current CR-V isn’t the one pictured above because the lease rates look solid. Very high residual, reasonable money factor. Discounts are about 10% here in So Cal. Inventory levels seem fairly healthy too. I smell a good deal here. Another model to look at is the Pilot. My estimates on the 4WD LX look quite good for a 2012 model. I think these leases are priced to move. I would love to get a Pilot right now so I can haul house stuff to and from Lowe’s. Also, keep an eye on financing. 0.9% is a good deal, so buying could be better than leasing if you have the cash. Check out Edmund’s Incentives page for more details.


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 HONDA PILOT 4WD LX
MSRP – $30,880
Sale Price – $28,157
Monthly – $313+ tax
RWG Rating – 95.8

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2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE LX-S AT
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN LX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN EX AT
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC COUPE LX AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN LX AT
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 2WD EX
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00068 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ACCORD CROSSTOUR 4WD EX-L
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00068 Base Rate

2012 HONDA FIT HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA ODYSSEY LX AT
36 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2012 HONDA PILOT 4WD LX
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00061 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-V 4WD LX AT
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00095 Base Rate

2011 HONDA CR-Z HATCHBACK AT
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA ELEMENT 4WD LX AT
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate

2011 HONDA RIDGELINE CREW CAB RT
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00185 Base Rate