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  • datanmotiondatanmotion Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2013
    waterman9 - I've been looking for just this sort of deal and knew that it could be had elsewhere (friend of friend got even better deal some time ago), but I'm in Hawaii and discovering the rules here may differ from he mainland. For example, taxes on leases are treated differently and less favorably here. We'd pay a use tax on the cap cost of car, not on the lease payment. At least that's my understanding.

    Considering the markup I've seen here, one option is to purchase/lease the car in Cali and ship to Hawaii (c. $1100). So far it looks like HI prices would more than make up the difference and I could use a mainland trip for business as well.

    I would certainly be interested in talking to the dealer, or (aimed at other readers) any other dealers that are willing to take a similar offer.

    Mahalo!
  • gregdole7gregdole7 Member Posts: 14
    Carman or others,

    Can you verify if there is $1k in conquest cash on volt leases or purchases?

    Thanks
  • deaddogdeaddog Member Posts: 60
    There must be significant rebates out there that are not being disclosed - I have two dealers offering below $38,500 on cars with msrp of 44,545 using the 0%/48 mos -- both in Illinois.
  • gregdole7gregdole7 Member Posts: 14
    Interesting, deaddog, I can't get to that number even calculating 3% holdback.

    Is there some sort of state incentive in IL the deal could be adding in?
  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi gregdole7. General Motors is providing $1,000 conquest cash on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt right now, but it is only to people who are currently leasing a non-GM vehicle. It does not apply to people who own or are financing their cars.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    I think that GM is providing an extremely attractive 0% financing for up to 6 years plus a $2,000 cash incentive on the '13 Volt right now.

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  • volt_confusedvolt_confused Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2013
    Hi! I have read all the post from the past 2 months on the Volt. We are building out a new 2013 Volt as the dealership doesn't have what we want. Being concenrned about the changes in technology we were wanting a 24 month lease verses a cash purchase. But never having leased before, not sure how to handle negitiations when we go back to sign order, or what lease variables we should be considering.

    Since we are new to the EV driving should we reduce the $895 NAV option and others to get the the max CAP rate mentioned? We are not planning on buying this lease out at end.

    Dealer has negitiated price to $41036 plus TTL. We want We are currently offered the following:

    2013 Volt $44,170*
    MSRP1 from $39,145
    Destination Freight Charge $850
    Options
    17" 5-spoke polished aluminum wheels $595
    Premium Trim Package Remove $1,395
    Enhanced Safety Package 1 Remove $575
    Chevrolet® MyLinkTM radio with navigation $895
    Premium Bose® Energy Efficient Series sound system Remove $495
    Premium all-weather floor mats (Dealer-installed) Remove $110
    All-weather cargo mat (Dealer-installed) Remove $110
    Options Total $4,175
    Total MSRP $44,170
    Price $44,170*
  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi volt_confused. Since you are new to leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles on the subject that are available here at Edmunds.com: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment.

    In short, the easiest way to get a good deal on a leased vehicle is to shop around for the lowest possible selling price and then have the dealer that you decide to go with calculate your vehicle's monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor.

    I just looked at the available lease programs on the 2013 Volt and I don't think that GM is offering special leases on 24-month leases of it, only 36-month terms. If you want to lease one, you're probably going to have to go with a 3-year lease.

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  • andresf2013andresf2013 Member Posts: 2
    Hi,

    Looking to lease 2013 volt soon and worked with a local dealer recently on the following deal (was wondering if someone can do a sanity check on that):

    MSRP - $44,120
    36mo, 36k
    MF - .00044 (1.1%)
    No cap reduction (no money down)
    Car offer price - $41,658
    Residual - 59% (is this right for 12k/y 36mo currently?)

    Dealer's offer: $444/mo (my numbers come to $419 or so)

    Does anyone know other fees charged by dealer? Document fee is $80, I believe, there is lease acquisition fee of $595 (I think), plus tax and registration fees.

    Dealer claims 2 advertising fees are due in North CA each is $421 (so total $842), sounds strange to me, but I'm not familiar with Chevy leasing. If I add $842 to my calculations, I can see how dealer came to $444/mo. This of course includes incentive of $2,820

    Any feedback on the deal and current leasing conditions would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
  • freeman3freeman3 Member Posts: 3
    Not a bad deal. I leased a volt in San Diego for 39 months/12k miles, $284/month tax and everything included, $3000 down. Got my $1500 california rebate back so esentially $1500 down. I love it!!
  • andresf2013andresf2013 Member Posts: 2
    I actually ended up leasing from another North California dealer (Putnam).

    $398/mo (includes lease return insurance for any excess wear/tear)
    36 months, 12K per year
    No money down
    MSRP of the car $42K (Premium with polished wheels)

    Have been enjoying 95% gas free driving for 2 weeks now. Just finished self-install of Voltec charging station.

    Good luck!
  • couchman57couchman57 Member Posts: 13
    Car_Man: I come to you again to review options for a loaded `13 Chevy Volt with an MSRP of $46,040 loaded with every available option including special white paint, nav, leather, rear-view camera, polished wheels. Looking to calculate a monthly lease payment with the following info:

    > Money Factor
    > Residual
    > Discount off of MSRP
    > 45k miles
    > 36 months
    > No $$ down
    > Tag, title, dealer fees: $1k

    There bigger question/issue is application of the $7,500 tax credit and how it applies to a lease in Georgia, if at all.

    As always, thank you for your help and any additional negotiation points that I could use with this vehicle is appreciated.

    - Couchman57
  • dutkodutko Member Posts: 1
    edited May 2013
    I'm about to lease one in LA. What kind of rebate are you talking about?
  • shouldiwaitshouldiwait Member Posts: 14
    I was offered from a few dealers for a base Volt with only first payment and tax/license as drive off cost for $290/mo + tax, 15k per year. There's so much rebate on this car like $3000 from GM, $1000 conquest rebate for current non-GM lessor, $7500 fed tax credit, and CA rebate too. I am sure I can do better by $20/mo.
  • moolmanmoolman Member Posts: 129
    Hello, long time member and this is the 4th lease that I have done in the past 10 years with the help of the Carman and the folks here.

    Let me first start off by saying, if you search my previous posts where I leased Lexus vehicles, I've calculated leases to the final cent, finding out the money factor, multiple security deposits to get the MF down, residuals, etc, etc. I can calculate a lease payment to the cent with a hand held calculator but then that's a lost skill because now they have lease calculators you can download from the app store....haha..

    This is the first time in my lease experience where I negotiated for a lease on monthly payment and down payment. I do not recommend this normally, anybody who negotiates on monthly payment and down payment and not on actual lease numbers, like residual and MF is going to get ripped off but if I do say so myself, this isn't my first rodeo and I know what I'm doing.

    Here's the basics of my deal. I did not trade in a car. I did not buy an extended warranty. I did not buy accessories. I did not buy anything else, nothing, nada... there's no where, where they made money on me. People post great deals on cars and fail to mention that they traded in a car and took a 2000 loss or they bought 2000 of accessories or window etching, then of course they get a "good deal" on the car.

    2013 Volt
    MSRP: $43950
    36months/15,000 miles through US Bank.
    $339 + tax
    $0 down, I paid nothing down, nada, not even title, tax, acquisition fee, nothing. Everything was rolled into the lease payment.
    I paid the first month's payment on drive off, nothing else, not a penny more.

    I qualified for the $1000 lease conquest rebate since I was leasing a Lexus.

    This price seems to be only possible in 2 or 3 SoCal Chevy dealers that it. I tried to get others dealers closer to me to match it but it was a no go. From what I understand, some really high volume dealers get a bonus rebate from Chevy for selling a ton of Volts, so the high volume guys can do prices that nobody else can.

    Good luck everyone.
  • sussansussan Member Posts: 17
    I am currently leasing a 2010 Prius which I am paying $218 inc. tax with $1500 total drive off.
    My lease will be due in two months and I am looking to lease a Volt.

    I went to a local dealer and they quoted me $299/mo with $2500 drive off and 12k/Yr. I think
    I can do better than that, so I need your help. What are the best lease terms in Los Angeles area?

    Thank you.
    Susan
  • foferfofer Member Posts: 1
    I'm also in the market for the same car, in Los Angeles area, so quite curious to hear any answers to sussan's question.
  • freeman3freeman3 Member Posts: 3
    I don't know the LA market but I leased my Volt in San Diego at Courtesy Chevrolet. I'm paying $284/month including taxes, 39 month lease. Drive off was $3000, $1500 of which I got back on the California rebate, and 12K miles/year. I leased at end of the month where they were willing to give a good deal to make their sales quota. Loving my volt!
  • moolmanmoolman Member Posts: 129
    I just posted my deal before your post, it was the best deal I could find in the LA area. Good luck.
  • moolmanmoolman Member Posts: 129
    The LA area dealers are giving a better deal just because the volume is higher here. My deal posted above didn't include the $1500 rebate which I'm still expecting to get in the mail hopefully. FYI, the cvrp fund just ran out, they are expecting more money but who knows. Look at the website, their funding is at $0.

    When you post numbers, especially for leases, it's best to post the MSRP of the car you bought and mention if you had to buy any extended warranties, options or had a trade in, it gives a clearer picture of what you paid.
  • rahulmrahulm Member Posts: 1
    Hi All:
    I have been reading this thread and it has been very helpful, however I am still a little confused. I am looking to go lease a Volt soon. I am in NW 'burbs of Chicago. My questions -
    1. When leasing, do I negotiate the federal tax credit from the price of the car.
    2. Is anything other than the sale price negotiable or is it fixed by the bank (money factor/ residual value etc)
    3. Any other advice would be helpful
  • sussansussan Member Posts: 17
    Hi Moolman,

    Thank you for your post. Most of the dealers claim they are the high volume dealer. Can you name the ones that gave you a good deal?

    Thank you.
  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi Couchman57. On lesses, the $7,500 tax credit goes to the bank, not the lessee, because the bank technically owns the vehicle. Ally, or whichever GM captive finance company you lease your Volt through, pockets the government tax credit and uses it to artificially inflate the Volt's residual value...lowering its payment.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Greetings rahulm. On lesses, the $7,500 tax credit goes to the bank, not the lessee, because the bank technically owns the vehicle. Ally, or whichever GM captive finance company you lease your Volt through, pockets the government tax credit and uses it to artificially inflate the Volt's residual value...lowering its payment.

    Dealers are sometimes allowed to mark vehicles' money factors up. I doubt that would happen on a Volt, but I suppose that it's possible. Other than that, the main negotiable aspect of your deal will be the vehicle's selling price.

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  • moolmanmoolman Member Posts: 129
    Well, I don't like advertising who I bought from because you never know what will happen when you go in to get the same deal. All I will say is just google it, it's not hard, it comes up pretty quickly, there's like 2 dealers at least willing to deal on the Volts.
  • 96jagman96jagman Member Posts: 1
    I'M LOOKING TO LEASE A VOLT IN THE SUBURBS NORTH OF CHICAGO. ANY ADVICE? ANY SUGGESTIONS? IS THE TAX REBATE STILL $7.5K? HOW MUCH DOES GM REBATE? 36 MO VS 39 MO? HAS ANYONE RECEIVED A GOOD DEAL? WHERE?
  • agentdebagentdeb Member Posts: 1
    edited June 2013
    Hello,

    Reading through the posts and I have not noticed any posts from the New England Area. My husband and I are considering leasing a 2013 Volt. The one he is interested in has a MSRP of about $43K. It has safety packages 1 & 2. We are looking to lease for 36 months with 15K miles per year. We did see a lease special on the $39,995 MSRP $2399 down not including tax, title, insurance with 12K/year for 36 months for $269/mo When we go in, they are telling us that is the ONLY model they have lease specials on and then quote us ridiculously high monthly payments and money down. Any idea best lease on what we are looking for? Any specials you know of? How to negotiate?

    Thanks so much for your help!
  • ericflericfl Member Posts: 9
    I don't suggest putting money down on a lease. There's no point in doing it other then buying down your payment. The deal I got a couple weeks ago on a loaded 2013 with upgreaded paint came out to 360+ per month but I had a trade-in so it made the deal slightly more complicated because I wanted cash back for my trade. In order to make the deal the dealership gave me way above appraised value for my car and used the extra to "buy down the lease". My advice to you is to do everything over the phone with the dealer. That removes a lot of pressure on you and forces the dealer to make the deal while you're sitting at home at your kitchen table. Just look through these posts and find the car that most fits the one you want to lease and you'll get a good idea of what deal can be had. Once you have a realistic number in mind ask the dealer to match it. Get more than one dealer involved and you might have an easier time.
  • pswarpswar Member Posts: 3
    What do you guys think about following for a base model?

    MSRP is $40,055.
    Lease Monthly Payments with all Taxes and Fees $298.73. $2,000 Drive-Off.
    36 Months, 15,000 miles per year.
    $23,922.55 Residual (Price to buy at the end of the lease). $395 Disposition Fee at the end of the lease if you choose to walk away from the car.
  • electrified89electrified89 Member Posts: 2
    I have been negotiating with a dealer and the current deal I have is as follows:

    MSRP: 39,995 (Base)
    Cap Cost: 32,000
    10k miles/year (0.20/mile overage)
    36 months
    Money Factor: 1.05
    Residual Value: 23600

    My Cost: (Payments include Tax, License, and Fees)
    Down Payment: 0 Monthly: 319
    Down Payment: 1000 Monthly: 290
    Down Payment: 2000 Monthly: 261

    Additionally, he said that to upgrade to 12k miles per year would be $8 more per month. (Did not go into details)

    Does this sound like a reasonable deal? Should I try to court other dealerships?
  • mcmaybermcmayber Member Posts: 7
    This may be redundant from previous post...but I used some of the numbers on this forum to negotiate a lease. The dealership agreed rather quickly so Im wondering if I didnt ask for enough.
    MSRP: $40,270
    Selling price: $37,497.95
    36 month term/ 12,000 miles a year.
    Residual value: 58% or .58
    Rate: 1.05
    Cap Cost Reduction: $4,250
    $335 a month
    $0 down (including tax tag title and dealer fee)
    $335 due for first month (drive off fee)
    2 year/24,000 maintenance package for $200
  • mcmaybermcmayber Member Posts: 7
    I posted directly after your post. Looks like our numbers are very close. Where are you locared? Im near Charlotte NC. Another post on here got 15k miles per year for 335 a month no money down other than first months payment.
  • pswarpswar Member Posts: 3
    Looks like both you and mcmayber are getting better deal than mine!

    $335 per month, 0 down for 36 month seems pretty good deal.
  • pswarpswar Member Posts: 3
    Can you please share the deal you scored for your Volt? Would help us who are in the market to lease Volt.

    Thanks in advance.
  • electrified89electrified89 Member Posts: 2
    I'm out of Northeast Ohio. Apparently they are not selling very well up here. They were surprised when I asked about the Volt. :P
    I am heading there today to talk to the Sales Manager. Will report back with details.
  • mcmaybermcmayber Member Posts: 7
    Let me start by saying I have a family member that works for the dealership I got my Volt from so I got the "Family Discount".

    $337.29 a month
    39 month lease
    1250 miles per month...(15000 a year, or 48750 total miles)
    $0 down (includes tax, tag, title, dealer fees)
    1st payment due upon signing.
    2 Years Maintenance free.
    1 free new car smell....Ahhhhh!
    Only car upgrade was heated seats and leather wrapped steering wheel.

    I think I got a great deal!
  • massvoltmassvolt Member Posts: 2
    I leased a 2013 Volt (fully loaded--$44,010 MSRP) in early September 2013 for 36 months. I paid all of the lease payments upfront. The Volt is white and in mint condition with only 4300 miles into the 30,000 miles allowed under the lease. It is accident free, has no scratches, dings, and fully under warranty.

    I live in the Boston, Massachusetts area. I am trying to find someone to assume the lease in a one-time payment, and am willing to discount off of the current dealer monthly lease rates (that seem to be in the $330 - $350 per month range).

    Two questions: (1) what is the best way to advertise this lease transfer deal (other than on Craigslist) (2) what is an appropriate discount?

    Thanks.
  • massvoltmassvolt Member Posts: 2
    Have you checked out Craigslist in the Boston area? There seem to be some attractive lease deals listed there. Also see most recent post.
  • bacchusmbacchusm Member Posts: 5
    You should try swapalease and leasetrader.
  • redman67redman67 Member Posts: 1
    mcmayber, what options are in your car, and are all of your fees rolled into your payment? The only thing you had to come up with was the first months payment?
  • vin427z28vin427z28 Member Posts: 1
    I am interested in leasing a Volt, but am wondering how to charge it. I know if you purchase it you can get the charger installed in your garage, but are you able to lease the charger as well?
  • abtladyabtlady Member Posts: 20
    I just charge it in my garage in the regular 3 prong outlet. Full charge takes 10 hours and I don't have to charge it everyday. Didn't think the faster charging station was worth the money. Hope this helps!
  • swertswert Member Posts: 3
    Hi I'm looking to lease a 2013 Volt. Has anyone from the Seattle area bought one? How will the dealership reduce the price using the $7500.00 tax credit? and the $4,000.00 from GM. Any suggetions would be great! I'm going to Burien Chevy tomorrow morning.
    Thank you!
  • swertswert Member Posts: 3
    edited June 2013
    Hi I just got this quote from a drealer. What are your thoughts on the pricing?
    Thank you!

    This is for a 2013 Chevrolet Volt with just the premium trim package. The color is cyber grey and the the interior is black

    msrp $ 41,390.00
    sale price $ 38,490.00
    term $ 36.00
    interest rate $ 1.05
    rebates $ 5,250.00
    down payment $ 1,000.00
    residual .59% = $24,420.10
    payment 294.88 pls tx = $323.78
    license fees $ 230.50
    doc fee $ 150.00
    security deposit $ -
  • whatsarezafwhatsarezaf Member Posts: 4
    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking to lease a Volt for 36 months this month. I'm curious if anyone knows the current Residual and MF? I'm looking primarily for a 36 month lease with 15k. I live in Southern California if that makes a difference on Incentives.

    Thanks!!
  • scdgoofyscdgoofy Member Posts: 40
    Picked up a Volt today in Los Angeles. Here are my numbers:

    Sticker was $40,275
    Gross cap cost $38,795
    Adjusted cap $31,643
    (Cap reduction was $7,400 - which was $5,250 in rebates to dealer and $2,150 in cash from me - BUT, my cash was $1,300 in drive off, incl first month, DMV, acquisition. So my true cash down was $850.)
    Residual $24,818

    Lease is 12k miles per year, 36 months.
    Monthly is $220.00 and then tack on LA tax and total is $240.50.

    Decent deal and and a pretty cool car so far!

    (Oh yeah, also did the paperwork for the $1,500 California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. That check comes directly to me. Will also get a carpool lane sticker in a couple weeks.)
  • sussansussan Member Posts: 17
    That sounds like a good deal.

    Which dealership in LA did you get the car from?

    Can you explain how you had to pay $2150 in cash but your true cash down was only $850?

    Thank you.
    Sussan
  • scdgoofyscdgoofy Member Posts: 40
    Dealership was in Culver City.

    The ad that drew me into the dealership (and also on their website) was $139 a month for 36 months with 10k miles per year. The ad stated $2,850 down required plus drive-offs, which they estimated to be $1,300. So, a great monthly price, but not so great at $4,150 out the door.

    My offer was basically same lease factors with 12k miles per year and only $850 down plus drive-offs of $1,300 -- thus $2,150. So, my cap cost reduction was only $850... the rest would have been paid regardless (unless you built those into the cost of the monthly payments).

    Ad (and "special pricing") is said to expire end of day on Monday 7/8, but who knows.

    Good luck!
  • sussansussan Member Posts: 17
    Thank you for the clarification. If you got $139/mo with 12k/yr. and $2150 total drive off, you did very well.

    Did you get discount for having a competitor lease car?
    Did you deal with their Internet department? Can I have his name? I don't want to get the run around.

    Enjoy your new car.
  • scdgoofyscdgoofy Member Posts: 40
    Perhaps the previous posts weren't clear, so here it goes: The local dealership ran an ad for base model Volt for $139/mo + tax + drive offs (approx $1,300) + $2,850 down for 10k miles per year. (Total out-the-door of $4,150.) Based on this ad, I went in to see what I could get.

    I picked up a base model for $220/mo + tax + drive offs ($1,300) + $850 down for 12k miles per year. (My total drive off was $2,150.)

    Both deals required top tier credit and both had $1,000 competitive lease discount. My deal closed through US Bank.

    The deal you mention above ($139/mo, 12k, $2,150 drive off) doesn't exist anywhere.
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