Infiniti G37 Lease Questions

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  • g35floodedg35flooded Member Posts: 44
    24 MONTH LEASE (10,000 MILES)
    2700 DUE AT SIGNING (FEES,CAP, TAXES AND FIRST MONTH PAYMENT)
    MSRP -37,465
    INVOICE - 34,528
    SELLING PRICE - 33,898
    NY SALES TAX - 8.375
    RESIDUAL - (BOOK) 67% (NET) 68%
    MONEY FACTOR - .00169
    MONTHLY PAYMENT - $450.00

    This is for the G35 SEDAN AWD WITH PREM. PACKAGE.

    I finally got the car yesterday and I asked for sirus and got XM... Not to happy about that but they said they will switch it out when the time is good for me. They said they will actually come to my house and pick it up, replace the sat. radio then drop it back off which is fine. Still an inconvienence though. I asked for the wheel locks as compensation and they said that would be fine. Also when I got home I noticed there wasn't an instruction manual in the car... Gonna have to ask for one when they swap out the stereo.

    As for the car itself I LOVE IT!! I'm kind of regreting not getting into a 39 month lease becasue it would have been a lil cheaper monthly but the res. was higher so if I choose to buy it I would have paid more at the end of the lease. I'll probably just extend it the 6 months and debate if it's worth buying out or not. The buy out is somewhere in the $24's (i dont have the paperwork in front of me) and i calculated that and my payments for 2 years plus the tax and it all comes out to $41,000 which is way more than the selling price of the car.

    Overall I am very happy with the way the car handles and drives. And the power is amazing. I'm coming from a 03 g35 coupe and I feel a tremendous difference. The way the car "grips" the road on turns is really impressive. The only thing I miss is the loud engine but those days are behind me now.

    And I love the system and the bluetooth!!! Def. worth the $15 a month difference. You were def. right Dennis! :shades:
  • choosinuchoosinu Member Posts: 23
    Please see terms from dealer in So Ca.

    Cap Cost Reduction: $2,025.59
    Documentation Fee: $45.00
    Sales Tax @ 8.250% $167.11
    1st Month Payment: $455.55
    License Fees: $298.00
    Government Fees: $8.75
    TOTAL DRIVE OFF: $3,000.00
    CASH DUE ON DELIVERY: $3,000.00

    Value of Vehicle + AMO's: $35,807.00
    Gross Cap Cost: $36,402.00
    Cap Cost Reduction: $2,025.59
    Adj. Cap Cost: $34,376.41
    Residual: $27,824.90
    Depreciation: $6,551.51
    Rent: $2,285.85
    TOTAL OF BASE PAYMENTS: $8,837.36
    # of Pmts: 21
    Base Pmt: $420.83
    Monthly Tax @ 8.250% $34.72
    TOTAL PAYMENT: $455.55
    Vehicle Price: $35,807.00
    Acquisition Fee: $595.00
    GROSS CAPITALIZED COST: $36,402.00
    AFTER MARKET OPTIONS
    TOTAL TAXABLE: $0.00
    TOTAL NON TAXABLE: $0.00
    GOVERNMENT FEES
  • delta737hdelta737h Member Posts: 626
    Marianne,

    Can't really say whether or not you have a good deal. Looks as though you may have paid close to MSRP which may or may not be bad depending upon supply/demand considerations in So. Cal. Edmunds lists the TMV = MSRP for both the Journey and Sport models.

    The info you provided is great which you likely got from the lease contract. However, there is still some info missing...

    G37 what??? Journey??? Sport??? The Journey's MSRP is about 35,700 and the Sport's is around 36,300. The Base model is even less.

    MSRP?

    Money Factor? I computed 0.00175. If so, is this the buy rate (i.e., without reserves)? Reserves is what the fund provider pays the dealer as an incentive to write the lease at a higher rate. For instance, a reserve level of 1% means that the fund provider pays the dealer 1% of the adjusted cap excluding the acquisition fee. In your case, that would be 1% x 35,807 = 358.07 IF the reserve level was indeed 1%. The buy rate or base rate is that rate with a 0% reserve level and is, therefore, the lowest and best rate that you can get from a particular fund provider.

    What does AMO mean???

    And, why would you put money down on a depreciating asset? If you total this car (God forbid), it's not very likely that you'll recover all of your $2,025.59 cap reduction. A money factor of 0.00175 equates to an interest rate of about 4.2%. Seems to me that you would have been much better off banking that money and using it to subsidize your lease payment if necessary.

    John
  • ivanl3ivanl3 Member Posts: 30
    I am disappointed that it does not appear that I can keep a monthly lease payment below $500 (w/out putting money down) on the Infiniti I want to lease. Below are the details:

    2007 G35X w/ Sirius, Splash Guards, & Premium Package (and of course destination charge).

    MSRP $37,255
    Invoice $34,157

    Sale Price = $34,657

    39 mo lease (or woud do 48 mos if it was a better deal), 15K Miles per year, no cap reduction

    MF = 0.00193 (0.00252 on 48 mos)

    Redidual = 55% (46% on 48 mos)

    $0 Disposition Fee
    $0 Security Deposit
    $595 Acquisition Fee (paid up front)
    $93.50 in tags (paid up front)

    My monthly payment in pa (%9 sales on leases) comes to $511.96 (39 mos) or $540.11 (48 mos)

    Disappointing. Am I missing something? I really thought I could lease this vehicle for under $500.
  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Congratulations on getting your new G35, painfinity. Thanks for taking the time to share the details of your lease with everyone. Make sure to share your thoughts on your recent dealer experience with others by stopping by the new Dealer Ratings & Reviews section of Edmunds.com. Enjoy your new ride :shades: .

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi prama. If you haven't finalized your lease yet, you may find this information on Infiniti's new September lease program helpful. Infiniti Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2007 G35 Journey Sedan with 15,000 miles per year are .00213 and 55%, respectively. 15,000 miles per year is the highest mileage allowance that IFS publishes residual values for. If you need to drive more than this, you will have to purchase additional miles on a per-mile basis. It is less expensive to do so at lease signing than it is to wait until the end of your lease and have to pay an excess mileage penalty.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hey tbags1. You never mentioned the selling price of the G35 that you are interested in leasing. This is an important number for you as a consumer to know for two reasons. First, the selling prices of leased vehicles can be negotiated, just as if you were paying cash for them. Without knowing the price of the car that you want to lease you don't know how good a price you are getting it for. The second reason is that one needs the selling price of a vehicle that they want to lease is that it is necessary to calculate its lease payment. I would be more than happy to give you my opinion of these deals if you let me know what this car's selling price is.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Congratulations on getting your new car, reynoldg. Thanks for sharing the details of your lease with everyone. Make sure to stop by the new Dealer Ratings & Reviews section of this site to let others know what you thought of your recent dealer experience. Enjoy your new car, I know that I would I've always liked the G35 Coupe.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi g35flooded. I believe that all Infiniti Financial Services leases automatically include gap insurance at no additional cost.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Welcome paulpoteat. Since you are new to the world of leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment.

    I can give you an idea of what this car's current lease program is like. Infiniti Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2007 Infiniti G35X with 12,000 miles per year are .00193 56%, respectively.

    Did you say that this lease requires an $8,300 down payment :surprise: . You definitely do not want to make that large a down payment on your lease. I always advise consumers against putting any money down when leasing. Those who do put money down risk losing part or all of it if their vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and never recovered. Even though your monthly payment will be a little higher, you would be much better off going with a zero down lease. All you have to pay at lease signing are your car's first month's payment, a security deposit equivalent to that payment rounded up to the nearest $25 increment, Infiniti Financial Services' $595 acquisition fee, and any required state taxes or fees.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hello g35flooded. You got a car that has no dealer cash available on it for below dealer invoice. That is a very attractive selling price. Having said this, the lease program that was used to calculate your monthly payment is a little different than Infiniti's new September program. Infiniti Financial Services' new buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of an '07 G35 Sedan 2WD with 10,000 miles per year are .00127 and 66%, respectively. The dealer must have used Infiniti's August program to work up your payment. It looks like you got a good deal to me. Enjoy your new rise and make sure to stop by the new Dealer Ratings & Reviews section of this site to share your thoughts on your recent dealer experience with others.

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi choosinu. Since the G37 Coupe, which is an amazing car btw, is the replacement for the G35 Coupe this is probably a good place to discuss your lease.

    I see that you are considering making a $2,000 capitalized cost reduction on your lease. I always advise consumers not to make cap cost reductions on leases. Those who make them risk losing part or all of them if their vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and never recovered. You would be better off going with no cap cost reduction.

    It appears as though you are paying at least full MSRP, if not more for this car. Is that true? I suppose that most dealers aren't going to be willing to provide discounts on such a new model. I certainly would not pay over MSRP for one though. You may want to stop by the following discussion to see if anyone else has reported purchasing this car lately and if so how much they paid for it: "Infiniti G35: Prices Paid & Buying Experience".

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  • CarMan@EdmundsCarMan@Edmunds Member Posts: 38,514
    Hi ivanl3. Even though you are disappointed that you cannot get this car for less than $500 per month, it looks like you are getting a pretty good deal on it. $500 over dealer invoice is a good price for an '07 G35X. Plus the dealer that you are working with is using Infiniti Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor to calculate your monthly payment. Unfortunately it looks like this is just what it is going to cost to lease this car right now.

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  • ivanl3ivanl3 Member Posts: 30
    What about leasing from somewhere else besides IFS? Is there a legitimate shot that I will get better lease terms (especially MF and residual %) if I lease it through another bank/instiution? If so, suggestions on how to research this possibility? Suggestions on a particular lender?
  • g35floodedg35flooded Member Posts: 44
    I bought it on the last day of Augest so they had to use the aug. MF and residual. The dealer advised that the september price would without a doubt be higher which from what you're saying is not?

    He said each month the car depreciates and they have to increase the residual? Either way I am happy with my deal. And he also notified me about the gap insurance. Good thing that's included. :D
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    I'm looking for the residual and money factor for a 24 and 36 month lease with 15,000 miles/yr on an 07 G35X. Thanks.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    You can certainly try to find a place that will give a better rate that IFS, but I bet it will be hard to find. The manufacturer usually helps subsidize the financing so that it's more attractive to lease in house. However, on some vehicles and on some lengths it will be better to go with an outside source. At this time though, I think you are getting the best numbers for a 39 month lease. If you check my response to you on the other prices paid forum I made a suggestion to you about addl. security deposits...check it out.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Honestly...until they get to the point where they are really blowing out the previous years inventory, the monthly numbers will pretty much be the same from a financing standpoint....of course as a car gets older it's easier to negotiate a lower cap cost which is most important to lower your payment. As the car depreciates, the residual value goes down, but Infiniti has been pretty good about also lowering the MF as well which tends to keep the monthly payment about the same month to month (assuming the same cap cost from month to month)
  • bogossbogoss Member Posts: 9
    Hi Car_man!
    I am looking at a 2007 G35 Journey with Premium and Nav negociated at $1,000 above invoice (Invoice = $34,150 according to Edmunds.com). First of all, do you think it is a good deal?
    Second, could you give me the current IFS lease rates for a 24 months/15K and 36 months/15K.
    How much do I save if I get the same lease with 12K instead of 15K.
    Thanks for your help. The info on the forums is really helpful!
  • bja104bja104 Member Posts: 26
    From previous posts it appears the September residual and money factor for a 39 month lease w/ 15k miles of a 2007 G35 Journey are 55% and .00213 and the September residual and MF for a 39 month lease w/ 15k miles of a 2007 G35x are 55% and .00193, correct?

    Excluding cap cost reduction, what is the amount due at lease inception comprised of and what are the amounts of the IFS fees charged at inception (other than license/title fees which I know vary by state)?

    Thanks.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Your basic fees are:

    Acquisition Fee (or Bank Fee) which is still $595 I believe.

    1st month - depends on your deal

    Tax - some states require you to pay ALL of the tax upfront.

    Title - Varies by state

    Doc Fee - Varies by dealer...in CA we only pay $45, but I've seen dealers in other states mark this up to $300 or more. However, it is often just dealer mark up, so if it's more than $100 I be trying to negotiate it down.
  • ruzz1141ruzz1141 Member Posts: 13
    Anybody have the 24 month lease numbers for Sept?

    Thanks!
  • sham3nsham3n Member Posts: 1
    Anybody have the IFS lease numbers for Sept on a '07 G35x Sedan with Nav/premium and 10,000 miles per year? I'm in the NYC area also. Anyone have had any good deals in the area from dealers this month?
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Personally haven't seen any Sept numbers posted yet.
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    I visited a dealership today and the best they would do was $1000 over invoice and were very reluctant to release the numbers. Here's what they offered:

    G35X w/ Premium: 24 Month, 66%, MF .00146
    36 Month, 56%, MF .00222

    MSRP: $37165
    Selling Price: $35112
    Fee's & Charges: $816
    Tax (IL) 6.5%
    Monthly Payment: $615/$650

    Can anyone tell me if they have done better in the Chicagoland area and if these figures are good?
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Is this for an 07 or an 08? Also, what exactly is covered in the "Fee's & Charges"? Is that for the acquisition fee, 1st month, registration, a combination? Get teh exact details. At first glance however, if you are talking about an 07 then I think they are really high for a G35X with just Premium.
  • paulpoteatpaulpoteat Member Posts: 5
    For a dealer who's "reluctant" you have most of what you need :)

    You didn't mention anything about cap reductions. Were you planning to put nothing down and roll everything into the payments?
    Assuming .00146 and 24months w/ 66% res, it looks like they are financing about $37100. So I'm assuming the roughly $2000 difference is something you didn't mention?

    Paul
  • bja104bja104 Member Posts: 26
    hsw, please email me. i am also shopping in the chicago area. tx.
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    Ok, its for 2007 G35X with just Prem and splash + cargo.

    I'm not planning on any down payment. I called another dealer and they were upfront with all the numbers: 36 month lease:

    Msrp: $37165
    Sale Price: $34959 (800 over inv)
    Resid: 55%
    MF: .00215
    Acq Fee: $595
    Tax (Il): $2452
    Due at lease signing: $792
    Payment: $576.30

    I can't get this to calculate. I believe the payment included tax but not sure until tomorrow.
  • jennmajennma Member Posts: 40
    I am also looking in the Chicagoland area, although for a different model, the G35 Sport Sedan 6MT and buying rather than leasing. Which dealer?

    Might see you there. ;)
  • bja104bja104 Member Posts: 26
    There seems to be a lot of different lease numbers floating around. Does anyone (Car_man?) have the real IFS numbers for the following:

    G35x, 36/39 month lease, 15k miles
    G35 Journey, 36/39 month lease, 15k miles

    (Does IFS even offer a 36 month lease?) I thought I found the numbers from previous posts but now I am not sure.

    Thanks.
  • pkrjkrpkrjkr Member Posts: 2
    OK Car_Man,
    Help me out with some #'s for Sept. I looked over the last few post, and didn't see "Sport" Sept IFS breakdown. I need the #'s on a sport, 15K, 36,39 & 48 month comparo. Also, do you have any clue wether it will be better or worse for the '08? I will be getting this in Nov, but am using the most current figures to negotiate with online brokers and local dealers (3hrs away)
    Also, I posted a request for other drivers of jrny and "X" pakages that might want to trade for my sport seat (no replies yet) - i found the sport seat too narrow for my 6'1" 220 frame. Do you know any other way to get a jrny or X seat (in graphite)? Thanks in advance, your replies are always helpful.
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    I found out that this quote did include the 7% IL tax:

    2007 G35X, 36 Months
    Msrp: $37165
    Sale Price: $34959 (800 over inv)
    Resid: 55%
    MF: .00215
    Tax (Il): $2452
    Due at lease signing: $792 (Acq Fee + Lic & Doc)
    Payment: $576.30

    I'm going to keep trying to get a better deal over invoice. How does this deal look?
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    Update to last post: It's a 39 Month Lease.

    07 G35X, 39 Months
    Msrp: $37165
    Sale Price: $34959 (800 over inv)
    Acq Fee: $595
    Resid: 55%
    MF: .00215
    Tax (Il): $2452
    Due at lease signing: $792 (1st Payment + Lic & Doc)
    Payment: $576.30 (includes tax & acq fee)

    Can someone tell me if there are better deals out there relating to Sales price, MF and Residul. Thanks.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Something is not right in those numbers. First of all, the MSRP doesn't seem right. My calculator shows the MSRP as $37005 and the invoice on that as $33935 so the sale price is $1k over invoice. Also, when I calculate YOUR numbers for MSRP, Sale price, Residual, MF and including the Acq. fee in the cap cost, I'm coming up with around $545/month including tax. That's a $30 discrepency which means they are burying another $1k in there somewhere. Have them print out the quote sheet with EVERYTHING printed in clear lettering and then you can see what is what. For basis of reference...my G35S with EVERYTHING on it was about $400 over invoice and my payment came out to like $580/month (including tax) for 36 months/15k miles...although I then put down addl. security deposits to drop the monthly nut to $518/month
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    sprinkler13: Thanks for the quick reply. In Chicagoland, an 07 G35X with Prem, Splash Guards & Cargo net is MSRP at $37,165. This is also the price on KBB, but on Edmonds they have your figure of 37005; only a $160 difference. More importantly, are you calculating the $2452 Tax into the lease as additional fees or are you calculating the monthly payment and then adding the sales tax on. I've been told that in Il, unfortunately it's added in the the cap cost, along with the Acquisition fee. Thanks for your help.
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    sprinkler13: I just used the edmonds calculator and if I plug the 7% sales tax in, I get the same as you. But these calculators don't work for an IL lease, as we pay the full 7% on the sales price, not the residual value. Unless I'm totally off base; If I add the sales tax to the "fees and charges" slot, I then get $575/mo.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    OK...well then that is a different story. When I calculate the tax as added to the cap cost I get $575/month. Personally I think that is a rip-off that you would have to pay the total tax on the car even though you will only use 45% of the car's value...but I guess that's the price you pay for leasing in Il. So, I guess their numbers are correct...glad I'm not leasing in Chicago. But on a side note....GO CUBS!!!
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    Thanks sprinkler13. I hate the idea of tax here in Il, but I don't have much choice. Have you seen Acura's Buy rate lease money factors and residuals for Sept? If so how do mine compare. Thanks.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    I haven't seen the posted buy rates yet for either the Infiniti or Acura...the site I usually check for that doesn't have those listed yet so I can't say if you are getting the buy rate or not.
  • gswytnykgswytnyk Member Posts: 2
    I'm also looking in Chicago (and yes the tax is unfair) for a G35x Premium/Technology/Nav/Wood with a sticker of 40,615. Does anyone have the MF and residual for a 24 month, 10,000 mile lease? Thanks.
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    gswytnyk, why don't you email me. Maybe we can get a better deal with numbers.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Below are the buy rates for IFS. Numbers in Bold might not be cheaper than financing thru an outside bank.

    2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
    24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00295 Base Rate


    2008 Infiniti G37 Sport Coupe
    24 Month – Residual 74% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 44% of MSRP – .00295 Base Rate


    2008 Infiniti G37 Journey Coupe
    24 Month – Residual 72% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00285 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00295 Base Rate


    2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe
    24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00122 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00163 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00229 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 37% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate


    2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan
    24 Month – Residual 65% of MSRP – .00127 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00194 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00242 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

    2007 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan
    24 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00180 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00191 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00241 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 35% of MSRP – .00259 Base Rate


    2007 Infiniti G35 X Sedan
    24 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00146 Base Rate
    36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00191 Base Rate
    48 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00252 Base Rate
    60 Month – Residual 36% of MSRP – .00255 Base Rate

    Residuals posted are for 15K miles/year. Add 1% to Residual for 12k mi/yr and 2% for 10k mi/yr on all terms
  • hswhsw Member Posts: 26
    Thanks sprinkler13. I was offered 55% on a 39 Mo 07 G35x (15,000 Miles). Do you think the extra 3 months should decrease the residual 1%?
  • david_fldavid_fl Member Posts: 17
    sprinkler13, thank you SOOOO much for collecting this info and posting it. I have been going nuts trying to figure out what the true numbers are right now.

    I have a quick question for you, would the rates and factors for the G35 Sedan cover the Journey version as well? And secondly would the residual rates and money factors change for the 36 month program if the term length went from 36 months to 39 months? And the same thing for 24 month term changing to 27 month term?

    I think once I have this info I am going to be ready to pull the trigger. :)
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    Yeah...that sounds about right for the extra 3 months.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    The rates I posted that say 2007 G35 Sedan IS the Journey model. As for going from a 36 to a 39 month program, YES...the rates will be different. Sometimes it's even more favorable if that's a program that they are supporting. It all depends. Usually the residual will drop by 1% for the extra 3 months. I have no idea what the MF will change to however. When you find out the rates, post them here and hopefully CarMan will be here checking out the posts as he usually knows the 27 and 39 month numbers too.
  • bja104bja104 Member Posts: 26
    I am looking to lease a G35x w/ premium and navigation. They all seemt to come w/ splash guards and cargo net, too, even though I don't care about those. MSRP is $39,265; invoice appears to be $35,177 (I say appears to be b/c Edmunds shows the MSRP of the premium pkg at $2,150 while the Infiniti website shows the MSRP for the premium pkg at $2,300--I think Edmunds needs to be updated. So I guessed that invoice for premium pkg is now $2,000--$300 less than MSRP, which is what the spread was when edmunds listed MSRP of $2,150).

    Anybody know if acquisition fee is capitalized?

    Either way, seems like I should be able to do better than $900 over invoice.

    Anyway, I am looking at a 39 month lease, 15k miles, no cap cost reduction. Got a quote for $566/mo w/ $792 due at signing. I asked for the relevant numbers and they told me the following:
    residual-$21,595 (works out to 55%);
    MF--.00193
    cap cost: $36,076 (appears to be $900 over invoice).

    I used their numbers and calculated monthly payment of $550. I offered that and they refused, claiming I am calculating incorrectly. I don't think so, unless the acquisition fee ($595) is captialized (which they deny).

    Either way, seems I could do better than $900 over invoice.
  • sprinkler13sprinkler13 Member Posts: 455
    From what I gather, if they are only charging you $750 up front then the acquisition fee must be added to the cap cost...which would also explain why your calculation is coming up about 16 bucks less. You can figure that for every increase/decrease of $100 in cap cost will translate to about $3/month.
  • andykirbyandykirby Member Posts: 5
    Sounds pretty much what I got for a deal in Albany, New York for same car. However, I was at $549 until I sprung for additional miles (18,000/yr) up front. My monthly then went to $573. I was way over on my last G35 lease and didn't want to be in the same position, particularly since its 20 cents a mile over and only 10 cents up front. I tracked this forum for over a month and it really helped negotiate the deal. Originally, the dealer quoted me 549 a month for a basic G35x with just the sunroof and $2,400 out of pocket. Ended up with the premium package stuff and just first month and registration fees out of pocket.
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