My Take: If you are shopping for a 7-passenger SUV and you are considering the CX-9, be aware that the 08 model will actually cost you more than the 09 model eventhough the sell price is lower. That’s thanks to a 5% lower residual value on the 08 vs the 09, so keep that in mind when you email your dealer. Also, be aware of the $1000 loyalty cash available to you if you are a previous Mazda owner. If you are looking to buy, there is 0% financing for up to 60 months on the 08 CX-9 and 1.9% APR on the 09 model for up to 60 months (0% for up to 36 months).

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			At Invoice		At MSRP
Make/Model	Invoice	MSRP	24-month	36-month	24-month	36-month
09 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD	$31,310	$33,785	$497	$436	$603	$507
08 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD	$31,070	$33,550	$530	$445	$634	$514

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

• Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
• Local Taxes not included.
• 24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
• All cars are stock, without any options.

2009 Mazda CX-9 December Lease Rates

2009 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00100 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00093 base money factor

2009 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00100 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00093 base money factor

2008 Mazda CX-9 December Lease Rates

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00037 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00023 base money factor

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00037 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00023 base money factor

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My Take: I think the residual value on the CX9 has dropped to the point where not even the low MF can save it. If you check out The List, you’ll see how the CX9 Touring AWD comes in at just a tad above the IS350 in terms of monthly payments. Which would you rather have?

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• CX-9 Touring AWD
• MSRP $33,550
• Invoice $31,070
• Standard inception fees + tax not included
• Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $506 at invoice, $610 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $467 at invoice, $539 at MSRP

Check out THE LIST to see how this car ranks among other models

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport 2WD
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

My Take: 1.9% financing is available for up to 60 months and 0% for up to 36 months. With the 36 month lease MF being around 2.64%, leasing isn’t looking as good as buying right now. Specially if you need an SUV with 3rd row seating. I personally like the CX9 and if I needed something of that size, it would certainly be on my list. With enhanced financing, buying may be the better choice IF you need something of this size and gas prices aren’t a major factor in your decision.

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• CX-9 Grand Touring AWD + RES + GT Assist Package
• MSRP $40,350
• Invoice $37,028
• Standard inception fees + tax not included
• Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00044 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00110 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $594 at invoice, $734 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $552 at invoice, $648 at MSRP

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport 2WD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2WD
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport AWD
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00137 Base Rate

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD
24 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00032 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00077 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00137 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 two Mazda CXs have enjoyed fairly low money factors since May, so hopefully some of you jumped on them between May and June. I’m pretty sure the residuals will take a hit in July…as to the MF staying or lowering, that’s anyone’s guess. One thing about lease rates is that I can comment on them as they are, but it’s very hard to know what the manufacturers are planning for the up coming months. I can guess, but not even dealers know next month’s numbers until they are released.