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I'm looking for the current Audi Financial lease info.
I'd like to compare money factors and residual percentages for both the A42.0 quatro and the 3.2 quatro (2006).
length of lease==24 and 36 months.
milage==both 12,000 and 15000.
This would be a great help. I see that the Honda leases appear to be a good deal also, so I'm trying to compare.
If anyone knows how the Honda Accord V6 stacks up against the A4 2.0T quatro--I'd love to hear your opinion.
Thanks.
i am located in pittsburgh, not far from you (go stillers!) i came across your post on the deal you recieved on your Audi A4 2.0 Quattro. i'm interested in an a4 2.0 quattro as well with leather, sunroof and heated seats at the least. I would like it for 12,000. i must admit that i am a novice. could you help me understand how you were able to negotiate your price down that low? also why are the residuals so important for a lease? additionally, can you help me understand the multiple payment option?
i am not opposed to driving out to cleveland to purchase. i just began initial discussions with dealerships in pittsburgh today. so far, i have one quote for a A4 2.0 quattro sedan with heated leather seats, satellite and sunroof only for $512 a month (including pa tax of 10%). i know this is entirely too high..but i wanted to see what he would throw out the first round.
any and all help would be really appreciated. thanks!
amy
Before you decide to lease an Audi, configure one from the Audi web site or, preferably, the Edmunds.com web site. This will tell you not only MSRP on your desired vehicle but also invoice.
Armed with this information, find out what your money factor is from the dealer in Pitt that you spoke with. Find out whether they are using Audi's money factor of 0.00139 or not (without giving away that you know what it is). Ask them what residual value they are using for 12,000 miles/yr.
The residual is important because you are paying for the difference between what the car was worth when the lease began and what it will be worth at the end of the lease.
PA tax - I used to live in Philadelphia and I could swear Philadelphia county tax was 7%, is Pitt that different?
Get all the facts without committing to anything then come back to this forum and post and discuss.
Thanks!
Selling price = $34025
Audi money factor = .00139
Residual for 12k = 74%
Yes, there is 10% sales tax in PA
I used the lease calculator and it turned out to be $450.
He offered me $449 a month for 24 mo for 12k ....
Is this right? is this a good deal? as good as it gets? did i miscalculate?
Amy
I am new to leasing, and something you said struck me as interesting: Why don't you want the dealer to know that you know what the base MF is? Once they give you the selling price you want, why wouldn't you demand the base MF and the highest residual?
Thanks!
I would check your residual. For the 2.0T Quattro for 12k/yr it should be 75%, not 74%. I do not have numbers for other models but if you post exactly which car you're after then I'm sure someone here could comment.
Your selling price looks good - $1,360 under invoice. I'd say you've done well. Make sure they're not quoting you a 2005.5 model!
Other than that you look on the money. Your money factor is fine and you could also ask about MSDs. I calculate the return on MSDs to be just over 14%, very good indeed. MSDs are fully refundable and if you can put the cash up you can save real money and make it work hard too. Good deal all round.
Enjoy, seems like you've got good numbers except for the residual.
I'm all for negotiating fairly and in the case of a car purchase/lease I believe the buyer should be the one that comes out feeling good, the car dealer always makes money regardless of the BS he feeds you.
can you help me understand what MSD's are and how I can save money by using one?
Thanks!
Amy
I just made a deposit for A4 2.0L Turbo CVT with
Sunroof Package
Dophin Gray Metallic Color
The MSRP runs for $31,710.
Here's the deal I got:
24 months 12K/year
Selling Price: $30320 (
I got $1390 off the sticker since I originally asked for a Black w/ prm. package)
Money Factor: 0.00127
Residual: 74%
Will pay:$3338 (1st month lease + about 1338 inception + 2000 dwnpymnt)
Monthly Payment: 287 + 7% (miami-dade tax) = $307 per month
I realize that you usually discuss a 75 percent residual for 24k for 24 months. But the money factor was .00127
Do you think the dealer is giving me a good deal with these figures?
My first option was to get a black A4 2.0L Turbo CVT with premium package+sunroof. Which had a MSRP of $32810. They offered me a deal for $298 + tax for the same dwnpayment and inception terms. But they would not have black before end of JAN 2006. So they could not promise to honor the same terms at that date?
Any suggestions? Should I take what I am being offered?
Your MF is otherwise good - better than the 0.00139 that Audi is offering. Residual might be different for CVTs than for Quattro I suspect but maybe the dealer gave up something with the lower MF and took with the lower residual? You should ask. The Audi web site will have the residual value for the 10,000 mile/yr deal, subtract 1% to get the 12,000 mile/yr deal.
Obviously when you factor out your downpayment your lease payment is going to rise but don't be fooled - you're doing yourself a financial favor. Go the MSD route.
Can you please tell us the December MF and residual for the 2006 A4 1.8 Cabriolet on the 24-month and 36 month leases at 10k per year?
One dealer is quoting 0.0026 which seems quite a bit higher than the going rate of 0.00139 on the A4 sedans.
Thanks !
I'd also like the rates and percentage for 24 months and 15K.
Thanks.
Here's what I've been able to negotiate:
2006 Audi A4 2.0T quattro with Sunroof, Premium, and Technology packages.
MSRP: $36,685
Selling Price: $35,284 ($1400 below MSRP)
Residual: 76% or $27,880
Money Factor: 0.00139
$1538 up front (incl. acquisition fee, 1st mo. payment, tax, title, license, etc.)
Monthly payment: $396, $422 with taxes
Is this a good deal? What do you think Car Man?
Thanks in advance...
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Furthermore, the money factor and residual value that you were quoted for this car are right on the money. I just double checked the lease payment that you were quoted and I came up with the same number, to the penny. If you like this car, I personally don't see any reason not to pull the trigger on this deal.
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Can the $350 disposition fee be waived or negotiated?
Thanks in advance
I'm new to leasing, so I definitely would appreciate any advice. The deal is based on a MSRP of $30,960, 24 months, 10,000 miles/year, but I'm not sure what the money factor and residual are. I assume they would be 0.00139 and 75%, but could anybody verify this?
Also, it was mentioned that the spread between invoice and MSRP is normally around $2,000, so should I be able to negotiate a selling price around $29,500? Finally, are the acquisition fee of $575 and the disposition fee of $350 non-negotiable? Can you also increase the mileage to 12,000 on this deal and keep the same money factor with only a slightly lower residual? Thank you!
You may get $1,000 off MSRP but on a base model with less wiggle room between MSRP and invoice don't bet on doing much better. If you add packages you might be able to squeeze an extra $500 off but don't push your luck. From what I hear the A4 sedans are moving briskly and your negotiating leverage is somewhat low.
The mileage going to 12,000/yr only changes your residual by 1%, from 75% to 74%. The money factor stays the same. Consider MSDs to reduce your money factor, I calculate the return on investment of the MSD to be 14% per annum for the Audi A4 deal.
That's good to know that the residual would only be one percentage point lower with adding the 2,000 miles/year. That could save up to $700.
How does MSDs work? How do you use them to reduce the money factor?
Sunroof
Premium
Technology
Dolphin Gray Metallic
MSRP: 37,435
Invoice: 34,745
Selling Price: 35,545
24mos, 12k/yr, $0down
MF: 0.00139
Residual: 75%
Monthly: $399
Excellent info on this forum. Thanks to everyone that's contributed!!
j
Do you happen to know anything about the rate on the 24 month premier purchase? I have a trade and the dealership told me about Audi's Premier Purchase. No acq fee, tax on the whole price, same as lease but it's a buy with the same residuals and 12,000 miles a year for 24 months. I would like to know the rate b4 I go to the dealership...Thanks.
RWS
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
My OOP was:
575 (bank fee) + 399 (1st month payment) + taxes, DMV, etc.....
Happy Holidays. Thanks very much for getting back to me. But i am stuck again. That deal was a mistake the salesman claims. I have got a new deal. Selling price of $36,987, 2 yr lease, 12,000 miles per year. I am putting down $2,200. The buy rate is 1.39, and the monthly payment with tax is $433.
I have placed the order but the salesman has not done my credit check and just gave me something with the price of the car and estimated build time. Also he rang last night to say that Audi are no longer offering rate protection and they increased the price by $600 but, he will confirm this on Monday. Can you tell me if this is true please as i feel i'm being jerked around by this car salesman.
Thanks Car man and wish you a Happy New Year.
I am in South Florida too. Which is the best in your opinion out of the three. As i hope to lease one soon.
Thanks
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Also, the MSRP on A4's built after Jan 1 will got up $600 across the board.