BMW M3 Auto Lease Rates - November 2008

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BMW Auto Lease Programs – Effective November 2008

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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

Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 2% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms

Lease Payment Calculation Formula:
(Cap Cost – Residual Value) / Term = Depreciation
(Cap Cost + Residual Value) X Base Rate = Interest
Depreciation + Interest = Base Monthly Payment

Terms Used in Lease Formula:
CAP COST = Vehicle Purchase Price (amount financed)
RESIDUAL VALUE = MSRP (window sticker) X Residual %
TERM = Length of Lease in Months (3 years = 36 months)
BASE RATE = Dealer’s Buy Rate (dealer can mark this up for profit)

NOTE: The manufacturer (captive) lease programs provided are for reference only. Base Rates may vary by region. Your dealer has the option of offering you a higher rate.

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[SpencerM3]

Thanks.

[eagletangogreen]

Those money factors are high compared to last months 08 of .00050

What is the $ factor for the remaining 2008??

[nasa60]

Originally Posted by eagletangogreen

Those money factors are high compared to last months 08 of .00050

What is the $ factor for the remaining 2008??

Last month's lease rates on 08's continues through Dec 31st. How can anyone pass that up? You're saving about $250 per month on the finance charge alone not to mention getting invoice pricing.

[eagletangogreen]

Originally Posted by nasa60

Last month's lease rates on 08's continues through Dec 31st. How can anyone pass that up? You're saving about $250 per month on the finance charge alone not to mention getting invoice pricing.

100% ture!

[nlpamg]

Originally Posted by nasa60

Last month's lease rates on 08's continues through Dec 31st. How can anyone pass that up? You're saving about $250 per month on the finance charge alone not to mention getting invoice pricing.

what were the rates?

thanks.

[IS350]

Originally Posted by nlpamg

what were the rates?

thanks.

I've been told it's 2.52% APR. Same as the great money factor in Oct.
I believe the actual numbers are .00105, which you multiply by 2400 to get the effective APR of the lease.

[Res Ipsa]

Holy crap...those residuals are terrible.

[nasa60]

Originally Posted by nlpamg

what were the rates?

thanks.

.00025 on the Sedan and .0005 on the coupe. Amazingly, 08 residuals are pretty much the same as the 09 residuals.

[LeaseCompare]

2008 BMW M3 Coupe
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00050 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Sedan
24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 30% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

2008 BMW M3 Convertible
24 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00025 Base Rate
48 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
60 Month – Residual 29% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate

[IS350]

Originally Posted by nasa60

.00025 on the Sedan and .0005 on the coupe. Amazingly, 08 residuals are pretty much the same as the 09 residuals.

In basic terms does this mean it makes more sense to buy/lease an 08 vs. an 09?

[LeaseCompare]

Originally Posted by IS350

In basic terms does this mean it makes more sense to buy/lease an 08 vs. an 09?

In this case yes, since the cars are similar. Plus, pricing on the '08s should be better.

[nasa60]

Originally Posted by IS350

In basic terms does this mean it makes more sense to buy/lease an 08 vs. an 09?

If you run the numbers for an identically priced car, the difference in payment between .00285 and .00025 money factors for a 36 month lease on a sedan is $254/month! That doesn't even take into account the fact that you can negotiate a lower Cap cost on the 08s.

[IS350]

Originally Posted by nasa60

.00025 on the Sedan and .0005 on the coupe. Amazingly, 08 residuals are pretty much the same as the 09 residuals.

I believe the actual numbers are .00105, which you multiply by 2400 to get the effective APR of the lease for '08s, am I mistaken? This was given to me by the dealer.

I'm really torn, was considering a least, but .9 for a finance seems rather tempting, even if I DO put zero down either way, the payments aren't that much different and at least with the finance I have the option to keep the car. With the lease, the buyout of course will be higher, even considering the extra monthly payment amount with financing.

[nasa60]

Originally Posted by IS350

I believe the actual numbers are .00105, which you multiply by 2400 to get the effective APR of the lease for '08s, am I mistaken? This was given to me by the dealer.

I'm really torn, was considering a least, but .9 for a finance seems rather tempting, even if I DO put zero down either way, the payments aren't that much different and at least with the finance I have the option to keep the car. With the lease, the buyout of course will be higher, even considering the extra monthly payment amount with financing.

I don't know where you're getting .00105 from. The base rates are as posted above. The only way you get a similar payment between leasing and financing is if you put at least $20-25k down on the finance deal and do it for 5 years. Also, depending on where you live, taxing may be different on leasing. In Alabama, you only pay tax on the part of you car you are paying for.

Also, with leasing, you can put down extra security deposits to further lower the money factor. I put two down and my money factor is only .00011. I'm only paying $10/month in interest on my lease (payment is $681) for a total of $420 over the 42 month lease. If I would've bought the car, put $25k down, the total interest paid over 5 years would be $830 (monthly payment would be $645). With leasing, I can leave that $25k in the bank in a 4% CD for 5 years earning over $5k in interest.

There is an Acquisition Fee associated with leases that you don't pay when financing. With BMWFS, the base rate is $725. After thinking about it, the .00105 rate you are getting from your dealer must be for the coupe and it says he is doing the maximum markup on it plus he is assuming you won't put a security deposit down. Calculation: .0005 (base coupe MF) + .0004 (max markup) + .00015 (rate increase when not putting down a security deposit) = .00105.

[IS350]

Originally Posted by nasa60

I don't know where you're getting .00105 from.

It's what the dealer told me... with zero down.

[nasa60]

Originally Posted by IS350

It's what the dealer told me... with zero down.

After thinking about it, the .00105 rate you are getting from your dealer must be for the coupe and it says he is doing the maximum markup on it plus he is assuming you won't put a security deposit down. Calculation: .0005 (base coupe MF) + .0004 (max markup) + .00015 (rate increase when not putting down a security deposit) = .00105.

I got the base Money Factor on my lease and then put down two Security Deposits to further reduce it.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by IS350

It's what the dealer told me... with zero down.

Ask him if it's the base rate on the 2008... Sounds like they are marking up the lease money factor.

Can anyone confirm how low the .00285 money factor on the 09 can be lowered to. How much would I have to do for security deposits. Are the refundable? Would love a quick education.