09 Subaru Impreza Lease Rates – June 2009

logo_subbyMy Take: Looks like Subaru is offering a decent lease on the Impreza i models this month. Not exactly a “deal” but certainly good enough to consider, should you be looking for a wagon with AWD capabilities. If the residual were 3% higher on a 15k mile lease, I think the car would definitely be a “hotter” lease this month.

2009 Subaru Impreza

2009 Subaru Impreza i Wagon
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00120 base money factor

2009 Subaru Impreza i Premium Wagon
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00120 base money factor

September 2008 Lease Rate for 08 Subaru WRX STi

My Take: There is about $500 worth of dealer contribution available for the STi. Whether the dealer wants to contribute is a whole other story. I’m willing to bet that as we approach the end of the month, they will be motivated to do so.
Rates are pretty mediocre right now, so you will have to rely heavily on your negotiating skills to get yourself a decent deal out of this. I wouldn’t exactly hold my breath thought. Don’t forget about MSDs, they can really help lower the monthly payments. It beats using your money as cap cost reduction.

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At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
08 Subaru Impreza WRX STi $35,640 $615 $509 $703 $569
  • MSRP $35,640
  • Invoice $33,655
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00265 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00290 Base Rate

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Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

June 2008 Lease Rates for 08 Subaru Impreza WRX

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00205 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00245 Base Rate
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00245 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: I’m not too fond of the WRX’s hatchback styling, but there is no denying it’s abilities. The residual value is good on the Wagon and STi, however, the STi’s money factor could use some help. Unfortunately, the payments will still hang around the $400+ range with my recommended drive-off (1st month payment + fees) for the higher-end models.