2014 Subaru Forester Lease Questions

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robhangdog823

Just got this quote from a dealer in central NJ:

2014 Forester Prem w/Nav, All weather package, exterior auto dim compass mirror with approach lighting. Cargo net, luggage compartment cover, rear bumper cover, body side moldings, splash guards.
36 mos
15k yr
MSRP: 28573.00
Selling Price: 27510.00
Bank Fee: 595
Sales Tax: 893
Cap Cost: 28997.00
Residual: 60%
MF: .001100
Monthly Pymt: 380

Due at signing:
First mo: 380
Reg Fee: 301
Dealer Doc Fee: 288
Tax on Doc: 20
Waste Mgmt: 7.50
Total Due at inception: 996

albert72

kyfdx,

wanted to make sure the #'s below are still valid for a 3 yr 36k lease on a Forester Limited (No Nav). Only options would be wheel locks and cargo cover.

2014 Forester Limited non-NAV 36mo, 12K/yr lease
.00110 MF and 60% residual

Thank you,

kyfdx

2014 Forester Limited non-NAV 36mo, 12K/yr lease
.00093 MF and 59% residual

regards,
kyfdx

robhangdog823

Edit to my previous post:

Inception fees due at signing: 705-
Selling price: 27,218-

Please let me know what you think of this deal.

Thank you.

jstef1

Hi kyfdx,

Trying to work a lease deal for Forester XT Premium or Touring. Last I saw MF was .0010 and Residual was 60%, but Albany, NY dealer today using .002992 MF. Any clarification would be immensely appreciated. Help...

Thanks

kyfdx

2014 Forester XT Premium 36mo, 15K/yr lease
.00093 MF and 61% residual

Either that money factor is wrong, or they are using some other bank than Subaru Motors Finance, because that would be in excess of the mark-up allowed by SMF..

regards,
kyfdx

t777

What is the MF and residual value (%) for 2014 Forester 2.5i Touring with Eyesight?

kyfdx

2014 Forester 2.5i Touring 36mo, 15K/yr lease
.00090 MF and 57% residual

regards,
kyfdx

t777

Thanks.

How about for 36mo, 12k/yr lease?

Does Touring have lower residual rates than Prem? Why?

kyfdx

For 12K/yr, add 1% to the residual.

Yes, Touring has lower residual percentages. Either because Subaru thinks that model will be worth a lower percentage of it's MSRP at lease end, or they think they need to subsidize one model more than another to make their sales targets.

In general, higher trim lines usually have lower percentage residuals, though that is not always the case.

regards,
kyfdx

jstef1

Hi kyfdx,

Thanks for your response. Think I'm making progress, but now also considering Forester XT Touring. Are MF and Residual on Touring also .00093 and 61%? Also, how do the numbers differ between 15K/yr lease and 12K?

Thanks

kyfdx

The money factor is the same.. .the residual is 4% less!

12K/yr adds 1% over 15K/yr on a 36 month lease

regards,
kyfdx

hoon71

To kyfdx or michaell
Would appreciate current residual % and MF for Forester Premium w manual 6 speed - only adding cross rails and all weather mats. Negotiating 36 month at 12k, 15k and 18k miles per year. MF and residual for these 3 scenarios needed --Thanks

kyfdx

2014 Forester Premium 36mo, 15K/yr lease
.00110 MF and 60% residual.. Add 1% for 12K/yr

regards,
kyfdx

dmikeyb80

For kyfdx:

A NY dealership indicated that they only finance through Chase bank and their residuals and money factors are set by the bank with no wiggle room. Is that accurate to your knowledge?

For a 2014 Forester Limited with Nav 10k/36 mos they quoted 60% residual and .00143 money factor.

What would these be through SMF?

Thanks!

anic711

What is the current MF and residual rate for a 2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring w/ 12k miles per year?

Thanks.

logic_3

Have the mf and residuals changed for Dec. from my original post in Nov.?

kyfdx

Chase is SMF..

The dealer is partially accurate (is that possible? lol).
The bank sets the residual, and the dealer cannot alter it.
The bank also sets the base money factor.. in many cases, they allow the dealer to mark up the base money factor for extra profit.
The maximum markup allowed on this lease by Chase/SMF is .00050, so I'll let you do the math, considering the numbers below.

2014 Forester Limited w/NAV 36mo, 10K/yr lease
.00093 MF and 60% residual

regards,
kyfdx

kyfdx

2014 Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring 36mo, 12K/yr lease
.00093 MF and 58% residual

regards,
kyfdx

kyfdx

"Have the mf and residuals changed for Dec. from my original post in Nov.?"

The December numbers are the same as those in your November post..

regards,
kyfdx

pannikattk

Can anyone recommend a dealer in South Florida that won't put me through all the BS? I've contacted a few via e-mail but no one wants to negotiate unless I come visit. I'm just looking for a decent lease on a Limited w Nav or even an XT Touring if the price is right. Thanks!

albert72

Can I get MF and Residual for 3 yr 36k lease on Forester LTD no Nav?

Thanks,

kyfdx

2014 Forester Limited 36mo, 12K/yr lease

.00093 MF and 59% residual

kyfdx

albert72

Thanks kyfdx.

Can I also get the MF and Residual for a 2014 Premium with cold weather package for 3 yr 36k?

kyfdx

.00110 MF and 61% residual

kyfdx

pannikattk

Dear Kyfdx,

First and foremost, Happy Holidays! I'm working with a dealer and have gotten this far. please let me know what you think:

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Model: 2014 Forester XT Touring - Satin White Pearl
Luggage Compartment Cover
Popular Package #2
Sticker: $34643.00

Sale Price $31,993

• $120.00 estimated tag transfer + $60.00 Surcharge + $599.00 Documentary Fee + $49.00 Electronic Filing Fee + $6.50 Florida Tire & Battery + $595.00 Acquisition Fee
  MF - .00093
  Residual .59
  Payment is $352.81 for 36 months at 12k miles per year.

Out of pocket to start $600

**The $600 down is first payment plus plates and has been rounded up a little. The county that was used for these numbers is Indian River County. You will have to tell us where you live and the county where you want to register this vehicle.

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The $599 "Documentary Fee" - Is that the dealer fee? I'm sure I can have this knocked off if I try a little. How much do you think I can save by going with 10k miles per year?

Thanks!

kyfdx

Yes... the document fee is the dealer fee.. I can tell you are in Florida... lol

10K/yr adds 1% to the residual.. so, decreases the monthly payment by about $10/mo.

albert72

Thanks kyfdx.

A happy 2014 to you.

capo_kyle

Hi, could I get the MF and residual on a 2014 Subaru Forester
2.5i PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6M)?

Very much appreciated!!

kyfdx

.00085 MF and 59% residual for 36 month, 15K/yr lease

kyfdx

Kirstie_H

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logic_3

What is the current MF and residual for 36 & 42 mth lease with 15k miles on a Forester 2.5i Touring AT? Thank you for the help as always.

kyfdx

@logic_3 said:
What is the current MF and residual for 36 & 42 mth lease with 15k miles on a Forester 2.5i Touring AT? Thank you for the help as always.

36mo, 15K/yr

.00090 MF and 57% residual

42mo, 15K/yr

.00100 MF and 53% residual

acdoyle

Hello everyone, expecting to lease a base Forester with the CVT. 36 month, 15K per year.
Money factor and residual at end of Feb? Does subaru use it's own finance company under their badge, or someone like Chase?
Also do lease terms with Subaru generally change depending on if it's sign and drive, 1st and fees, or some cap cost reduction?
Thanks again, best wishes

kyfdx

@acdoyle said:
Hello everyone, expecting to lease a base Forester with the CVT. 36 month, 15K per year.
Money factor and residual at end of Feb? Does subaru use it's own finance company under their badge, or someone like Chase?
Also do lease terms with Subaru generally change depending on if it's sign and drive, 1st and fees, or some cap cost reduction?
Thanks again, best wishes

.00093 MF and 60% residual. Those numbers are good through next Monday, March 3rd.

The leases are through Chase dba Subaru Motors Finance.

I don't know of any differences this month, regarding Sign/Drive or not..

acdoyle

thank you, much appreciated, will check back if we are unable to pull the trigge before 3/3

2000accexp

Hello
Was hoping you could give me MF and residual on a base Forester EFB-01. 36month lease with 12k yr.
Thanks JP

kyfdx

@2000accexp said:
Hello
Was hoping you could give me MF and residual on a base Forester EFB-01. 36month lease with 12k yr.
Thanks JP

Okay... base model with CVT, right? (thanks, Google)

.00093 MF and 61% residual

2000accexp

Yes CVT, so I have a deal at $22,494 with otd at $24,369 (tag, title,doc, tax) and Residual at $14,764 on a 36 mo 12k mi lease. Payments are $277 w/tax and $1200 out of pocket. Does that add up?
Thanks JP

kyfdx

Can't calculate a lease without the MSRP, plus need breakdown of the $1200 and your tax rate. Otherwise, it's just a semi-educated guess.

jackie_s

Hi,
Would you be able to tell me what the current money factor and residual is for the Forester Premium with nav?

Thank,
Jackie

kyfdx

@jackie_s said:
Hi,
Would you be able to tell me what the current money factor and residual is for the Forester Premium with nav?

Thank,
Jackie

Through end of business, today..

.00093 MF and 59% residual for 36mo, 15K/yr. Non-turbo

jackie_s

Thanks, has anything changed now past March 3rd on the 2014 Forester Premium with Nav, 15,000 mile lease?

matsa

Hello,
What is the money factor and residual value for a Forester Standard 2.5i 6Manual Transmission? I live in CA.
Also, do you know the disposition fee?
Thanks

kyfdx

@jackie_s said:
Thanks, has anything changed now past March 3rd on the 2014 Forester Premium with Nav, 15,000 mile lease?

Same as last month.

kyfdx

@matsa said:
Hello,
What is the money factor and residual value for a Forester Standard 2.5i 6Manual Transmission? I live in CA.
Also, do you know the disposition fee?
Thanks

.00115 MF and 60% residual for 36mo, 15K/yr.

Disposition fee is $300 on all Subaru Finance leases.

matsa

Hello,
Thanks for your response. I am not too sure what to do with the info you gave me.
What does it mean if I was quoted for the 2.5i 6Manual Transmission 2014.
0.00125 money factor
60% residual
12K
Disposition fee of $350.
Am I not getting the right deal? What should I do? Thanks

rob_k3

Hi, I'm just wondering what the money factor and residual are on a Forester 2.5i Premium CVT 36 month lease with either 12k or 15k/year?

Thanks.

kyfdx

@rob_k3 said:
Hi, I'm just wondering what the money factor and residual are on a Forester 2.5i Premium CVT 36 month lease with either 12k or 15k/year?

Thanks.

.00093 MF and 59% for 36mo, 15K/yr. Add 2% for 12K/yr

npanitsas5

Hello kyfdx,

Could you please provide current MF and Residual values for a 36mo/12k lease for:

2014 Forester Limited w/Nav
2014 Forester Touring w/Nav

Does Subaru offer a 10k/year lease program?

Thanks!