09 BMW Lease Rates for December 2008

  At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 BMW 335i Sedan $37,715 $40,925 $543 $474 $682 $569
09 BMW 528i Sedan $42,685 $46,325 $651 $549 $809 $656
09 BMW X5 xDrive 4.8i $52,160 $$56,625 $818 $679 $1011 $810
09 BMW X3 xDrive 3.0i $37,075 $40,225 $543 $476 $680 $569
09 BMW 328i Sedan $31,555 $34,225 $427 $384 $542 $462
09 BMW 128i Coupe $27,690 $30,025 $393 $399 $497 $470

My Take: BMW’s December lease rates leave a lot to be desired if you ask me. I’ve been wait for the 1-series’ money factor to drop a little bit since it is such an “intriguing” little ride. Yes, it’s ugly, but it’s hella fast (135i). With a residual value of 68% for 24 months, it would be nice to get a nice .001 discount off the current MF to make this ride a “must lease” on my list. The 3-series is looking pretty much like last month, same goes for the 5-series. X3 looks promising with it’s high residual and relatively “low” money factor. The 6-series and X5 is “okay”, while the “worst lease of the month” title goes to the X6 and the M-models. Not unexpected since they are more of a “niche” model than anything else.

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NOTE: Estimates do assuming the following:

  • 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 BMW December Lease Rates

2009 BMW 128i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 72% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW 128i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 73% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW 135i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 68% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW 135i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 70% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW 328i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 68% | .00150 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00150 base money factor

2009 BMW 328i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 328i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00200 base money factor

2009 BMW 328i Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00200 base money factor

2009 BMW 328xi Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00150 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00150 base money factor

2009 BMW 328xi Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 328xi Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00200 base money factor

2009 BMW 335i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 335i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00200 base money factor

2009 BMW 335i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00200 base money factor

2009 BMW 335xi Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 335xi Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00200 base money factor

2009 BMW M3 Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW M3 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW M3 Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW 528i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 528xi Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 535i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 535xi Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 535xiT Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 550i Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW M5 Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW 650i Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW 650i Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW M6 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW M6 Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW X3 xDrive 3.0i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00190 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00190 base money factor

2009 BMW X5 xDrive 3.0i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00175 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00175 base money factor

2009 BMW X5 xDrive 4.8i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00150 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00150 base money factor

2009 BMW X6 xDrive 3.5i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00285 base money factor

2009 BMW X6 xDrive 5.0i
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00285 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00285 base money factor

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November 2008 Lease Rate for 09 BMW Models

My Take: Finally! The comprehensive list of 09 BMW lease rates is out! The 1-series practically remains unchanged, but BMWFS seems to have cut the money factors a bit on the 3-series, with the residual values remaining unchanged. That good news for those looking to get into a the 3-series. The 1-series is worth a look still due to it’s unusually high residual value. Other notable models include the 528i and the X5. Please keep in mind that BMW dealers seem to be oblivious to the fact that there is a recession going on, so they won’t exactly lease you the car for “dirt cheap”. If you were hoping for that, you will be sorely disappointed. Now, if you are looking to buy, there is 0.9% financing available on select 09 models so it may be worth considering a purchase.

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At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 24-month 36-month 24-month 36-month
09 BMW 128i Coupe $27,690 $30,025 $393 $399 $497 $470
09 BMW 328i Sedan $31,555 $34,225 $427 $384 $542 $462
09 BMW 335i Sedan $37,715 $40,925 $543 $474 $682 $569
09 BMW 528i Sedan $42,685 $46,325 $651 $549 $809 $656
09 BMW X5 xDrive 4.8i $52,160 $$56,625 $818 $679 $1011 $810

  • 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.
  • Cars ranked from lowest payment to highest payment.
  • Yellow boxes denotes “lowest” lease payments for each car.

2009 BMW 128i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 528i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X5 Wagon xDrive 4.8i
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 26% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

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2009 BMW 128i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 73% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 135i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 135i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 70% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00150 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 328xi Wagon
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 335xi Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 528xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535xi Sedan
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 535xiT Wagon
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 27% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 550i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 25% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M5 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 650i Coupe
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW 650i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M6 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW M6 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 32% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X3 Wagon xDrive 3.0i
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X5 Wagon xDrive 3.0i
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 39% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 33% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X6 Wagon xDrive 3.5i
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2009 BMW X6 Wagon xDrive 5.0i
24 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

September 2008 Lease Rates for 08 BMW X5, Z4, 7-Series, 6-Series & X6

My Take: I started to notice a trend here with BMW leases this month. The massive drop in residual has made 24mo leases a really bad deal. On the flip-side, 36mo residuals remained the same and are rewarded with a new lower MF, making these leases CHEAPER than last month. VERY good time to jump into a X5 if that’s what you are looking to lease. I know that with gas prices at these levels, these SUVs aren’t exactly flying off the shelves. Nevertheless, some families do need the space, so now is not a bad the time. Better to lease one of these than to own them if you ask me.

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  • X5 3.0si + Sport + Tech + Premium Packages
  • MSRP $56,175
  • Invoice $51,655
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00160 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $929 at invoice, $1125 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $738 at invoice, $870 at MSRP
<–Cheaper than last month*

Last month’s payments on the same exact car:

24mo Payment: $851 at invoice, $1049 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $770 at invoice, $905 at MSRP

  • X5 4.8i + Sport + Tech + Premium Packages
  • MSRP $63,775
  • Invoice $58,655
  • Standard inception fees + tax not included
  • Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year.

2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate

24mo Payment: $955 at invoice, $1175 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $781 at invoice, $930 at MSRP

Last month’s payments on the same exact car:

24mo Payment: $892 at invoice, $1114 at MSRP
36mo Payment: $819 at invoice, $970 at MSRP

If you haven’t noticed, this month you can get a 4.8i at 36 months for about $11 more than leasing a 3.0si last month. For those who waited, I say WOO HOO! I would most definitely pony up $11 more a month to be in a 4.8i than on the 3.0si. That’s $11 more a month to drive in a car that’s has over $7000 more in upgrades. NICE! That’s $396 more over 3 yrs for those who like numbers.

Rest of the BMW line up:
I didn’t notice anything exceptional. I mean most people aren’t shopping for 7-series since the payments are more than some people’s mortgage.  Don’t worry, I will still assist with payment calculations, just leave me comment or send me an email.

2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 49% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW 650Ci Coupe
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate

2008 BMW 650CiC Convertible
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate

2008 BMW M6 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate

2008 BMW M6 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate

2008 BMW 750i Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate

2008 BMW 750Li Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate

2008 BMW 760Li Sedan
24 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate

2008 BMW Alpina B7 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00125 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 3.0i Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00230 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Convertible
24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00200 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00220 Base Rate

2008 BMW Z4 M Convertible
24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

Rates provided by Tarry Shebesta from Leasecompare.com

July 2008 Lease Rate for 08 BMW X-Series

2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 28% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate

2008 BMW X6 xDrive50i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00270 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 31% of MSRP – .00270 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: Lease rates aren’t looking very attractive right now for all X-Series models. X5 4.8 has the lowest MF right now. If you want other alternatives, check out the Land Rover Range Rover. Again, I’m not trying to pitch Fords, its just that their rates seem more attractive and they all fall under the same class of vehicles.

June 2008 Lease Rates for BMW X-Series

2008 BMW X3 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00240 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4WD SUV
24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate

2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00263 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00263 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: Ok I got kind of lazy so I didn’t want to list the X3, X5 and X6 individually, so here’s the complete list. Honestly, the X lineup is not my cup of tea since I don’t really enjoy driving SUVs much (size, parking, higher viewing clearance, etc…). I just like sitting lower and closer to the ground. It doesn’t surprise me to see the X3 holding better residual values than the other two (X5, X6). Everything seems to be dictated by gas prices and the X3 seems to consumes the least amount. I still think BMW needs better lease support to make them great lease deals. But this is BMW and they don’t really need to do much to move their cars.

May 2008 Lease Rate for 08 BMW X6

2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i Wagon
24 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00258 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 34% of MSRP – .00258 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: No surprise here. The X6 is brand spanking new model that just came out this year. The residual is a poor guess attempt, while the lease rate is only good for folks pulling 6-figures (or more). I get the distinct feeling this car may not sell very well. It IS a wagon, no matter how you hard BMW tries to make it “sporty”. Last time wagons were popular was back in the 70-80s. I remember my mom’s “dream car” was a station wagon. Haahaa. Yeah, enough said.