2011-12 Volvo Lease Rates – February 2011

Published 2011/02/17 by G

There has been a slight improvement with Volvos this month! Here’s the skinny…The 2011 S60s have $2000 dealer cash, and the 2011 S80s have $1000 dealer cash. There is also $1000 loyalty cash available on all vehicles towards leases. The Volvo base acquisition fee is $695.

The 2011 S60 looks like a winner this month. It has a solid residual and an acceptable money factor. The discounts are deep since the 2012 model is already out. Without factoring the loyalty cash, I am already getting a 91.4 rating. This would make the S60 the first Volvo to get an honorable mention on this month’s Round Up. Talk about historic! See sample calculation below.

This information has been provided by Rman850r, who has been instrumental in providing this site with Volvo numbers. Lease rate was made available by the good folks at North Point Volvo. If you are in or near the Alpharetta, GA area and looking for a Volvo, please give them a call.

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 S60 T-6
MSRP – $40,075
Sale Price – $34,973
Monthly – $433+ tax
RWG Rating -91.4

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2011 S60 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00148 base money factor

2012 S60 T-5
36-month | 15k miles | residual 66% | .00198 base money factor

2011 S80 3.2
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00024 base money factor

2011 S80 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00052 base money factor

2011 XC-60 T-6 R-design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00127 base money factor

2011 XC-60 T-6
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00127 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 AWD R-design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00124 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 FWD R-design
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00124 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 AWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00124 base money factor

2011 XC-60 3.2 FWD
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00124 base money factor

2011 Volvo Lease Rates – December 2010

Published 2010/12/122010/12/12 by G

My Take: Like everyone else, Volvo has also extended their lease rates for the remainder of the year. Not a good thing since their lease rates were somewhat lackluster. This also means that the Costco Auto’s promotion is still in effect, which helps out a little bit. Volvos are really meant to be purchased, not leased right now and the lease rates seems to prove that conclusion. Either way, I am really warming up to the cars, but the lease rates need some help.

This month’s Volvo numbers are courtesy of North Point Volvo. If you are in or near the Alpharetta, GA area and looking for a Volvo, please give them a call.

570 MANSELL ROAD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
SALES:800-656-4413, 800-656-4413

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2011 Volvo Lease Rates – November 2010

Published 2010/11/112010/11/11 by G

My Take: Sadly, last month’s Volvo numbers remain for the month of November. Not even Costco Auto’s promotion can save it from being a great deal, unless you decide to buy. Buying isn’t a bad thing, but I also know that you didn’t scour the internet to end up in a leasing website and have it’s owner tell you to buy. I’m just telling it like it is though. When lease rates stink and you won’t settle for anything else, you have to see what kind of deal you can get on a purchase instead. Not all is lost though, the S80 isn’t too bad of a deal and could qualify for a “Lease-to-Buy” if the sale price is right. Then you can add on the $500 Costco card for extra savings.

This month’s Volvo numbers are courtesy of North Point Volvo. If you are in or near the Alpharetta, GA area and looking for a Volvo, please give them a call.

570 MANSELL ROAD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
SALES:800-656-4413, 800-656-4413

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Lease rates provided by North Point Volvo (Alpharetta, GA)

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Volvo Incentives from Edmunds.com

2010 OC Auto Show

Published 2010/10/182010/11/04 by G

Sorry for the delay in posting the photos. I’ve been busy this past week with work, nursing a sports related injury and spending time with family over the weekend. Anyway, the OC Auto Show was great and I got to spend a good four hours taking photos and “sampling” the goods. As far as concepts are concern, there weren’t many in this show. Then again, this show is a much small event than the LA, Detroit or NY Auto Show, so most of the cars on display were either models in production or soon to be released. Of all of the major manufacturers, only a few didn’t make the show (Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi); Not a huge loss if you ask me.

Here are some of my initial reactions about each manufacturer that showed up:

Acura – The TL’s “beak” really needs to go. The TSX wagon is hideous. The rest of the line-up gets a thumbs up.

Audi – Nothing new. I am personally targeting the A3 as a my possible “Next Ride”.

BMW – Nothing new. I didn’t spend much time there because it’s not different than last year with the exception of the new IS models.

Buick – The Regal looks nice and it’s cheap. A bit smaller than what I thought it would be, though.

Chevy – The Cruze was actually impressive. I think it should compete well against cars in it’s class.

Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep – JGC was probably the best looking offering they had (No surprise there). It’s a good looking SUV inside and out.

GMC – Probably the only brand that offered a “Concept”, the Granite. Interesting take on box-shaped transportation. Certainly better looking than the Cube or the xB.

Ford – I liked the Edge Sport and the Fusion. Not sore I would get the Fusion personally, but I would consider the Edge…as a matter of fact, I am.

Honda – They really did something funky to the tail lights of the Accord coupe; It flares out to the side. Really weird looking, not a fan of it.

KIA/Hyundai – Love the Sonata and the Optima. The 2.0T and the Hybrid look sharp. I’m highly considering the Sonata as my next car because of it’s combination of features and price.

Saab – Yawn.

Volvo – XC60 is freaking awesome. It’s too expensive, otherwise I would seriously consider getting one even if the quality/durability may be questionable (it is a lease after all).

Subaru – Nothing really new except a really pimped out STi. From a styling perspective, it doesn’t look any different than the one from last year.

Toyota – Cheap plastic all over the freaking place. It’s like Toyota took a page out of GMC and Ford’s “how to build a cheap car” manual. This is like Bizarro World. Seriously.

Supercars – I don’t keep up with the Maseratis, Ferraris and Lambos of the world so I didn’t know what to look for. I do know the Sesto Elemento wasn’t there. Not that ride is impressive.

Jaguar – New XJ looks pimping. It’s elegant and loaded with tech. I like how the dash and console look so clean and elegant.

Volkswagen – VW is changing the way they package their vehicles, which will be similar to what Honda/Acura does (which shoud simplify the shopping process). 2011 Jetta gets mixed feelings from me due to the simplified, “downgraded” interior. My wife wasn’t a big fan of the new exterior either (compared to her Wolfsburg) and I have to agree with her. I think the Jetta lost a lot of it’s “personality” in the redesign. I think of it as a jogger wearing a suit, not exactly the sporty/playful image I’ve come to love about the Jetta.

Mazda – Nothing new on this show, but I do know Mazda has a sweet new concept called the Shinari, which looks insanely good. I’m hoping they bring it in for the LA Auto Show next month. That would be spectacular.

Lexus – The IS gets a “F” option package which mimics the ISF in style but not in performance. It’s like the M package that’s offered on the 3-series.

Cadillac – Caddy has a good number of cars in the show and the best one of them all is the CTS-V coupe. I don’t know what C&D was talking about when they said the interior was “gimmicky”. Whatever, I think its a fabulous car if you have $500-$600 bucks to burn per month (or so).

Without further delay, here are some pictures from the show! Enjoy!

: Chevy Cruze

: Cruze interior

: Chevy Volt

: “American Pride” Camaro

: Ford Edge Sport

: Ford Explorer

: Jeep GC interior

: Jeep GC

: Caddy CTS-V Coupe

: Caddy CTS-V tail lights

: Caddy CTS-V interior

: Buick Regal

: GMC Granite Concept

: GMC Granite Concept interior

: Buick Regal interior

: VW Jetta SE

: Jetta SE front

: Jetta SE interior

: Jetta SE front 2

: Volvo XC60 front

: Volvo XC60 interior

: Volvo XC60 rear

: Jaguar XJ interior

: Jaguar XJ exterior

: Jaguar XJ front

: Infiniti M front

: KIA Koupe

: KIA Koupe interior

: KIA Koupe front

: KIA Optima front

: KIA Optima rear

: Honda Accord rear

: Honda Accord bulging tail light

: TSX wagon front

: TSX wagon side

: Lexus wannabe ISF

: Lexus wannabe ISF rear

: Nissan Juke rear

: Nissan Juke front

: Nissan Leaf. Hi.

: Nissan Maxima. Love the color.

: Maserati GT

: Maserati GT rear

: Toyota Lowlander side

: Toyota Lowlander front

: Hyundai Sonata Turbo rear

: Sonata Turbo interior

: Sonata Limited front. That would be the color I’d get, IF I got one.

: Sonata Hybrid front

: Sonata Hybrid rear

2011 Volvo Lease Rates – October 2010

Published 2010/10/132010/10/13 by G

My Take: Rman850r comes through yet again with some Volvo numbers for this month. There is $500 loyalty cash on all 2011 Volvos plus an additional $500 in dealer cash on the S80, C70, and C30 which can be combined with leases. Certainly not the best looking numbers in the industry, bit I’ve seen worse. Volvo really needs to drop that money factor down by a good 0.001 points in order to get more leases going. The products have been improved and they are actually more desirable now, but as a lease it’s not working too well. Alternatively, it looks more attractive since you could BUY a Volvo by financing it at 2.9% financing over 72 months, which isn’t half bad. But a straight up cash purchase would be a wiser move.

On a different note, I LOVED the XC60 when I saw it at the OC Auto Show. It’s so stylish and the interior quality is superb. Light years away from what they used to be less than 10 years ago. From the outside, it looks sleek and stylish. From the inside, it’s spacious, comfortable, modern and ergonomic; what a true crossover SUV should be. It isn’t overly luxurious, but it isn’t cheap either; maybe comparable to current BMW interiors.

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Lease rates provided by North Point Volvo (Alpharetta, GA)

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Volvo Incentives from Edmunds.com

2011 Volvo Lease Rates – September 2010

Published 2010/09/082010/09/22 by G

My Take: Thanks again to Rman850r and the folks over at North Point Volvo in Alpharetta, GA for sharing the Volvo numbers for the month of September. XC60 numbers should be coming at a later date, so please stay tuned. As you can see, the rates are not exactly very attractive this month, but there is dealer cash available (special financing is also available, but you cannot combine the two) to help offset some of the costs. Still, not the strongest of leases if you ask me.

2010/11 Volvo Incentives

2010/11 Volvo Lease Rates – August 2010

Published 2010/08/232010/08/23 by G

My Take: Rman850r has been kind enough to confirm the August numbers for Volvos. There should still be plenty of time to get one before the end of the month. It is rare that lease rates carry over for three consecutive months, so I expect some drops in residual for September. Remember that Volvos also come with free scheduled maintenance which helps save you some cash.

For the past couple months, Rman850r has been kind enough to share these number with us, so I’d like to give special thanks to him and the great folks at North Point Volvo in Alpharetta, GA for providing these numbers to shoppers. For those looking for Volvos in the Atlanta area, please contact Mark Kops. He is the General Manager and is also acting as the Sales Manager at the moment. Many folks on Google Maps gave North Point Volvo glowing reviews, so it’s a great sign that this dealership does more things right than wrong.

2010 Volvo Incentives

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