2011 Infiniti Lease Rates – February 2011

Published 2011/02/242011/02/24 by G

Update! Last week, I got an email from VC (a long time reader of this blog) and here’s the deal he got on a G37…

The MF was .00147(regular) and i put 9msd(max of .0001) reduction…..bringing a total of [.00147-.0009) = a reduced MF of .00057 Each deposit was $400(x9) = 3600.

Essentially I put 3600 due(100% refundable)…..plus $1180(registration…aqq fee…dealer fee)…plus another 1000(infiniti owner loyalty rebate). for a total of $ $5800 due upfront.

So essentially only $1180 due, since 1k is rebate, and the 3600 is completely refunded.

They took close to 5k off msrp, plus another 1k(infiniti owner loyalty bonus cash…used towards cap-cost reduction).

so with about 1180 due, plus the MSD. i got the payment to be $280 a month!!! i got this one fully loaded too. navi, premium, spoiler, etc.

msrp was 46,800. January had a $500 detroit auto show bonus cash, so that helped too. make sure you let people know, the G37x coupe is great deal, ESPECIALLY on 24month lease right now.

Wondering if February rates are still the same? They are! IFS carried over their lease rates from January into February, with the exception of the G37 Convertible Sport, that one gets a 3% bump in residual and a 0.00001 increase in the MF. Despite this “good news”, I am expecting IFS to modify their rates in March. It is rare that lease rates remain the same for more than two months, so if you like these numbers, make sure you cut a deal this month.

I think the G37 Journey gives you more bang for the buck, but if you don’t need the extra power, go with the G25.

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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.

2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan Journey
MSRP – $31,825
Sale Price – $28,383
Monthly – $299 + tax
RWG Rating – 101.1

2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan Journey
MSRP – $36,275
Sale Price – $31,282
Monthly – $317+ tax
RWG Rating – 106.7

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2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE IPL AT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN BASE
36 month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00123 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00123 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00146 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00100 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN X AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00125 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN SPORT MANUAL
36 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00100 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE BASE
36 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY
36 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE X AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00147 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE SPORT MANUAL
36 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00158 base money factor

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD JOURNEY
36 month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00158 base money factor

2011 INFINITI FX35 AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00129 base money factor

2011 INFINITI FX50 AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00145 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE BASE
36 month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00180 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT 6MT
36 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00180 base money factor

2011 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00054 base money factor

2011 INFINITI M56 SEDAN X AWD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00124 base money factor

2011 INFINITI QX56 4WD
36 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00220 base money factor

2011 Infiniti Lease Rates – January 2011

Published 2011/01/072011/01/08 by G

Did you know that Infinitis are the second most popular leases on this website? Not surprising since they boast one of the best “bang-for-the buck” leases around. Like the 2010 model, this year G37 Sport Coupe MT has one of the best balances between residual value and money factor. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of TrueCar sales data to get a good idea of what the sale price will be. However, I am willing to bet that it remains a strong lease regardless. The G25 is also a great lease right now if you don’t need the power (and gas consumption) of the G37.

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.

2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan Journey
MSRP – $31,825
Sale Price – $28,383
Monthly – $299 + tax
RWG Rating – 101.05

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‘s Infiniti lease specials:

2011 Infiniti G25X Sedan w/ Moonroof (MSRP: $36,190)
Monthly: $323 + TAX
Term: 39 months
Mileage: 10k/year
$0 cap cost reduction with 1st month, bank fee, and motor vehicle fee due

2011 Infiniti G37X Coupe w/ Premium and Navigation (MSRP: $45,320)
Monthly: $391 + TAX
Term: 39 months
Mileage: 10k/year
$0 cap cost reduction with 1st month, bank fee, and motor vehicle fee due

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN BASE
36month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00123 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00123 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G25 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00146 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00100 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00125 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 SEDAN SPORT MANUAL
36month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00100 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE BASE
36month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00147 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 COUPE SPORT MANUAL
36month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00138 base money factor

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00158 base money factor

2011 INFINITI EX35 AWD JOURNEY
36month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00158 base money factor

2011 INFINITI FX35 AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00129 base money factor

2011 INFINITI FX50 AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00145 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE BASE
36month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00179 base money factor

2011 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE SPORT
36month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00179 base money factor

2011 INFINITI M37 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00054 base money factor

2011 INFINITI M56 SEDAN X AWD
36month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00124 base money factor

2011 INFINITI QX56 4WD
36month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00220 base money factor

Replacing the G – Round Two

Published 2010/10/252010/10/25 by G

I’m not quite sure how many rounds I will need in order to narrow the list down to my “top five” choices, but I can tell you that I have come much closer thanks in part to the 2010 OC Auto show and the test drives I have done so far. Here is an update of my “Wish List” along with some extra comments:

The Large SUV Group

Honda Pilot – This is barely making the cut right now. Not overly impressed nor extremely disappointed.
Mazda CX-9 – It’s nice, it’s roomy and depending on the test drive, it could really be a contender.
~~Chevy Traverse~~ – This car is relatively new, but it feels aged compared to Chevy’s newer offering. Even the GMC Acadia, which is practically the same SUV feels newer.
~~Toyota Highlander~~ – Cheapness, is it’s weakness. Even a newly redesigned exterior can’t overcome the cheapness.
~~Ford Explorer~~ – Much uglier in person, but I didn’t get to see the interior since they didn’t have a display model on the floor for people play with. Either way, I don’t think the lease will be attractive enough for it to warrant any consideration at this point. I may consider revisiting it down the road if an attractive lease pops up.

Overall, this group is starting to look really bad. I suspect the Pilot might get booted due to it’s styling and less-than-exciting interior, leaving the CX-9 as the top choice in this category.

The Compact SUV Group

~~Toyota RAV4~~ – Cost-cutting has really made this SUV hard to love. The hard plastics reeks of cheapness and the interior dash is uninspiring. Even if its inexpensive to lease, I don’t think I want one since Toyota’s lease program leaves much to be desired.
Ford Edge – This is a well-built SUV with a better-than-average interior. I haven’t seen any special leases on it, but it’s still early in the model year.
~~Infiniti EX35~~ – Test drove it a few weekends ago and my impression is that it’s a solid crossover. It’s smooth over bumps, powerful, quiet and it drives like a G with higher ground clearance. There is also a lot of dealer cash on this car right now, which potentially knocks off a lot off the MSRP, making it a really good lease. Unfortunately I think it falls really short in two areas, cargo and MPG. It is still fairly practical since folding down the rear seats exposes quite a bit of cargo room, but I think of this car as a hatchback with poor MPG more than a true crossover.
VW Tiguan – Saw it at the show and I’ve driven it before; my folks also own one. Cargo wise its slightly better than the EX, but not by much. No Wolfsburg edition planned just for 2011 (yet) so my only choices would be the S and the SE trims.
Acura RDX – Test drove this as well and found it to be a serviceable crossover. I will not wow you, but it is all you should expect from Acura; Roomy and reliable with above average performance. The 4-banger turbo does not have a very noticeable lag which is impressive. Comes well-equipped, but it doesn’t have it all unless you go with the Tech. In my case, I can’t justify the cost. The exterior styling doesn’t really impress me much, but I think having an excellent lease program does.
Subaru Forester – I think it has a slight edge against the Outback. After looking at them side by side, I like it a little better.

If I had to guess, the Forester, Tiguan and the RDX will end up battling it in the payment department. I just don’t think Ford provides enough lease incentives to make the Edge a contender.

The Wagon Group

Audi A3 – I am a big fan of TDI model, but I am willing to settle for a FrontTrak Premium. It’s driving dynamics shouldn’t be too different than my wife’s Jetta so I think it will end up coming down to a price war between the other finalists.
VW Jetta Sportwagen – Saw the TDI version at the show, love the Pano sunroof. Thankfully, it retains the nicer interior of the older Jettas, which is a plus. I did see the “new Jetta” and if you have seen “older” models, you will notice a difference. The interior materials haven’t been downgraded much, but the cabin certainly feels more “simplified”. The exterior styling isn’t too bad, but it feels more “vanilla” compared to the outgoing model.
VW Golf TDI – As nice as expected, looks like a more civilized version of the GTI and gets crazy gas mileage. Big fan, hopefully the lease rates will look good when the time comes.
VW GTI – I have to say, I am not a big fan of those cloth seats, but I love everything else.
Subaru Outback – I like it, but I have to admit that there are better cars. AWD certainly helps it’s case.

The Wagon group shows a lot more promise due to the more reasonable payments, practicality and fuel economy. My first choice would be the A3, but at this point any of these are a possibility.

The Sedan Group

Acura TSX – Acuras hold a special place in my heart, so this is a no brainer. I will likely opt for the Tech, but it all depends on the price.
Acura TL – Ditto on the TL. If a TSX with Tech were to be around the same as a TL base, I’d take the TL.
Hyundai Sonata – Saw the 2.0 Turbo and the Hybrid at the show, lovely inside and out. I got around to test drive the Limited model and I came away impressed. Quiet, smooth and with ample power. It’s no G37, but I didn’t expect it to be. Inexpensive, well-built and easy on the eyes. The closest thing to a win-win situation if there was one.
~~Infiniti G37~~ – I’ve been plagued with battery issues on my G37 this past year, with yesterday being the latest incident (I couldn’t get my car started for the 3rd time this year and I didn’t even leave any of my lights on). I think I will be skipping Infinitis this time around.
~~Nissan Maxima~~ – Being the G37’s cousin dooms it’s chances. See above.

This is the “fall-back” category. I don’t think I would pick a sedan over the other categories due to my need for “room”. However, money talks and sedans have better lease programs than anything out there right now. The Sonata is a perennial favorite here, with the 2.0T being my top choice. My fall back would be the TSX, with the TL close behind.

Monthly Round-Up: October 2010

Published 2010/10/192010/10/26 by G

This month is a very competitive month for leasing. Many of the great leases of the past few months have been pushed off the Top Ten due to heavy discounts on remaining inventory. Please read over the Ground Rules to get an idea as to how this estimates are calculated. I have also changed the format in order to provide a side-by-side comparison of the numbers using my lease calculator. Enjoy!

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Ground Rules

Participating vehicles will be based on the lease rates gathered on this website during the corresponding month.
Ideally, 36-month/15k lease terms will be examined. If not available, other terms will be used.
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‘s sales data in the Southern California region, so your numbers may vary.
All estimates assume you qualify for the base rate. A minimum FICO® Score of 700 may be required.
Sales taxes are not included since different states handle taxes differently. Please refer to “Understanding Sales Tax” to learn how taxes affect your monthly payments.
The rating system used is based on RIDE with G’s Lease Calculator. The closer you are to the 100 rating, the better the deal. Anything exceeding a 100 rating is phenomenal.

Top Ten Finalists

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First – 2010 Honda Civic LX Coupe (114.9)

A combination of discounts and solid lease rates makes this a top-notch lease for those who seek to spend little on basic transportation. The Civic Sedan also made the list, but to prevent redundancy, I decided to just list the coupe and sedan together.

Second – 2011 Nissan Sentra S (108.7)

When cheap cars with height residuals and solid money factors get discounted, the end result is usually an excellent lease.

Third – 2010 Honda Accord CrossTour EX-L (108.4)

I’m not a bit fan of this crossover but I can’t deny how good of a lease it is. I love the concept though. The execution? not so much.

Fourth- 2010 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan (105.7)

Please note that the 2011 model is out, but not leasing as well yet. Once 2010 models have been moved, you should see 2011 models MFs drop.

Fifth- 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L (101.9) x4

With four of the top five leases this month, Honda is really trying to move remaining inventory. I know most people love the new Odyssey, but don’t expect that one to go cheap any time soon. Instead, opt for the 2010 and save some green in your wallet.

Sixth – 2010 Infiniti EX35 Journey RWD (101.5)

A large amount of dealer cash available on this model is enabling dealers to cut prices extensively. 2010 models are still arriving in dealer lots, which is somewhat surprising considering it’s so late in the year. Nevertheless, this deal may not last long. The question is, do you really want one?

Seventh – 2010 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe Manual (101.2)

The top-pick for two of the last four months remains a strong lease. 2011 sedans are out, therefore I anticipate the 2011 coupes to arrive shortly. This probably means that this deal’s days are numbered. The G37 Sedan Manual is also a great lease right now in case you need two extra doors and a usable trunk. Stay away from the Journey ATs because they will cost you more.

Eighth- 2010 Lexus ES350 (100.8)

I wouldn’t be surprised if the ES had made the Round Up last month too. Lexus is providing lots of dealer cash on their 2010 left-overs, so don’t get discouraged by the high money factors, these cars still lease very well.

Ninth – 2010 Lexus IS250 (98.9)

Remaining IS250 inventory should make great leases right now due to the cash available on them. The 2011s are out though, so I expect Lexus to start winding down the cash and push purchases on whatever is left.

Tenth – 2010 Infiniti FX35 (97.9)

Like Lexus, Infiniti is also dropping tons of cash to move remaining inventory. If you had your eyes set on the FX all year long, this is not a bad month to move in on one.

Missing the Cut (90+ rating)

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 (97.6)
2010 Acura TSX (97.4)
2010 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD (96.8)
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4matic (95.6)
2010 Acura TL (94.4)
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited (94.3)
2010 Lexus IS250 Convertible (92.4)
2011 Audi A3 2.0T Premium (91.5)

Parting Shots

If you are in the market for a 2010, this month is probably the best time to get one because availability should still be decent and the prices are very competitive. As we approach the end of the year, it may be more difficult to find a 2010 that fits your specifications since production of 2011s should be in full swing for most models.

2010 Infiniti Lease Rates – May 2010

Published 2010/05/112010/05/20 by G

logo_infiniti My Take: Lease rates remain pretty much the same as last month. Most models are enjoying loyalty cash from IFS this month, so factor that into your calculations if you (or a family member) are an existing IFS customer. IFS’ marketing cash cannot be combined with special financing or lease, so don’t bother asking for it.

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2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible
36-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00207 base money factor

2010 Infiniti FX35 AWD
39-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00079 base money factor

2011 Infiniti M56
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00193 base money factor

2011 Infiniti EX35 Journey AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00137 base money factor

2010 Infiniti Incentives

2009/2010 Infiniti FX and EX Lease Rates – November 2009

Published 2009/11/17 by G

logo_infiniti My Take: Overall, the lease rates look decent on the 2010 EX. 2009 EX residuals are a bit low, but so are the money factors; which is a good thing. I gather that you can probably get more of a discount on the 2009, but besure to crunch the numbers to really see which is the better deal. I would have the dealer work both the 2010 and 2009 price quotes to see how things shape up. As for the FX, I’m hearing $2000 rebate right now, so be sure to factor in the rebate into your negotiations. Numbers look a bit weak, but if you can get the 2009, the MF is pretty low so it might be worth look into.

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2010 Infiniti FX35

2010 Infiniti FX35
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00171 base money factor

2009 Infiniti FX35

2009 Infiniti FX35
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00030 base money factor

2010 Infiniti EX35

2009 Infiniti EX35

2009 Infiniti EX, FX Lease Rates – October 2009

Published 2009/10/22 by G

logo_infiniti My Take: As expected, the lease rates for the EX and FX are pretty solid. Compared to the competition (ML, Q5, Q7, X3 or X5), Infinitis are equipped and priced very reasonably. If you are shopping for a SUV this month, make sure to add the Infiniti’s into your list.

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2009 Infiniti EX

2009 Infiniti EX35 Journey
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00087 base money factor

2009 Infiniti FX

09 Infiniti EX35 Lease Rates – July 2009

Published 2009/07/232009/07/26 by G

logo_infiniti Update: Loyalty cash is $500. My Take: There is $4000 dealer cash available on the EX35 this month, however it cannot be combined with the special financing, which is actually pretty darn good. 2.9% for 72 months, 1.9% for 60, 0.9% for 48 and 0% for 36 months. I’ve emailed David Baker regarding the cash for leasing, my guess its probably not applicable, but it’s worth asking about regardless. I’m really like the money factors though, the residual is still above average, so it’s worth a look. At invoice, the deal is still slightly more than what I would consider a “good deal”, but if you can get around $1000 below invoice, then deal becomes quite good.

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2009 Infiniti EX35