2015 Subaru Forester Lease Questions

Kirstie_H · July 2014

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johngt · June 2014

Interested in the June residual and money factors for 2.5 Touring and Limited models - 36 month, 15k annual miles. Thanks. (Ohio)

kyfdx · June 2014

@johngt said:
Interested in the June residual and money factors for 2.5 Touring and Limited models - 36 month, 15k annual miles. Thanks. (Ohio)

.00054 MF and 55% residual for Touring

.00057 MF and 56% residual for Limited

johngt · June 2014

Sorry I should have noted this is for 2015 model year, not 2014, in case that makes a difference. (did not see a 2015 leasing questions forum).

kyfdx · June 2014

@johngt said:
Sorry I should have noted this is for 2015 model year, not 2014, in case that makes a difference. (did not see a 2015 leasing questions forum).

2015:

.00145 MF and 62% residual for Touring

.00150 MF and 64% residual for Limited

nyccarguy · July 2014

Hey guys. Can you please post mf & residuals for the Forester 2.5i Premium & 2.0 XT Premium (36 months/12K)? Thank-you as always! 2015

kyfdx · July 2014

@nyccarguy said:
Hey guys. Can you please post mf & residuals for the Forester 2.5i Premium & 2.0 XT Premium (36 months/12K)? Thank-you as always! 2015

2.5i Premium: .00165 MF and 65% residual.

2.0XT Premium: .00150 MF and 64% residual.

nyccarguy · July 2014

Thank-you! Same for the 2.5i CVT as 2.5i Premium?

Michaell · July 2014

@nyccarguy said:
Thank-you! Same for the 2.5i CVT as 2.5i Premium?

Not exactly - 2.5i CVT is 64% and .00160.

nyccarguy · July 2014

Are my calculations off?

Using the mfs & rvs you provided me with plus the following MSRPs & selling prices:

2.5i
MSRP $24,465
Selling Price $23,254
Lease Payment Including 6.35% Tax = $203.67

2.5i Premium
MSRP $26,445
Selling Price $24,906
Payment Including Tax = 301.84

2.0 XT Premium
MSRP $29,345
Selling Price $27,540
Payment Including Tax = $332.65

Could a 2.5i really be close to $100 per month cheaper than a 2.5i Premium?

Michaell · July 2014

@nyccarguy said:
Are my calculations off?

Using the mfs & rvs you provided me with plus the following MSRPs & selling prices:

2.5i
MSRP $24,465
Selling Price $23,254
Lease Payment Including 6.35% Tax = $203.67

I get $290.62 for 36 months and 6.35% tax.

2.5i Premium
MSRP $26,445
Selling Price $24,906
Payment Including Tax = 301.84

$301.83, so pretty close.

2.0 XT Premium
MSRP $29,345
Selling Price $27,540
Payment Including Tax = $332.65

Spot on with my calculations.

Could a 2.5i really be close to $100 per month cheaper than a 2.5i Premium?

Apparently, no.

nyccarguy · July 2014

Gotcha. So I obviously did something incorrect.

Michaell · July 2014

@nyccarguy said:
Gotcha. So I obviously did something incorrect.

Looks that way. So, a $40 spread per month ... which way you leaning?

nyccarguy · July 2014

Practical me says go with the 2.5i & save the $1,440 over the term of the lease. It is a pretty decent car for about $300 per month. The other me (the one that traded in the TSX for the BMW) says that the $40 per month spread is $10 per week of cheap entertainment:) We are going to a friend's BBQ on Saturday who has an XT, so I'm going to have to take it for a spin around the block.

kyfdx · July 2014

I vote for the XT

nyccarguy · July 2014

You are an enabler;)

kyfdx · July 2014

Touche

club619 · July 2014

@kyfdx‌ Could you post updated numbers for the 2.5 LTD & XT LTD for 36/10k? Located in 75069 (TX).

Thanks as always!

kyfdx · July 2014

@club619 said:
kyfdx‌ Could you post updated numbers for the 2.5 LTD & XT LTD for 36/10k? Located in 75069 (TX).

Thanks as always!

2015 2.5 LTD .00150 MF and 66% residual.

Don't see a LTD trim for the XT. Premium is .00150 MF and 65% residual.

club619 · July 2014

@kyfdx‌ Sorry...meant XT Touring. I was quoted the XT Touring with eyesight & nav, MSRP of $36,935 at invoice of $34,122 with MF .00135 & 62% residual for 36/10k. Payment of $461 with taxes & fees all rolled in (lease in TX). 42mo/10k at .00120MF & still 62% residual bringing the payment down to $398/mo with all TTL & fees rolled in. Sound about right?

stever · July 2014

Need help evaluating your proposed Subaru Forester lease? Please gather the information below and include in your post:

Make, Model, Trim, Body Style (Mazda 3i Touring 4-door, Audi A4 Premium). (see this link to build your Forester).
State (MF and residuals may vary by region)
MSRP
Negotiated Selling Price or Net Cap Cost
Lease Term and Miles per Year
How much money is due at signing and breakdown of same (taxes, fees, down payment, etc.)

club619 · July 2014

XT Touring with Nav & Eyesight--link here
Lease would be in TX (quoted .0012MF & 62%)
MSRP $36935
Sale price: $34122 (stated as invoice price)
Term: 42mo 10k/yr
Only thing due at signing is first month payment--in this case $398. I haven't actually been into the dealer yet to see a breakdown of fees. Hoping to get that via email this morning once they open. FYI for those unfamiliar with TX leases, we have to pay tax on the full sale price of the vehicle, not just the depreciation value, so in this case 6.25% on top of $34122. I'm calculating about $500 in fees to bring the monthly payment up to $398/month.

club619 · July 2014

@stever‌ see post above for all of the info you asked for. Also, got a breakdown of fees:

Doc fee $135
State & local tax: $2196.97
License fee: $126
Total cash price of $36579.97
Cash down would be $397.10
Residual $22899.7

stever · July 2014

Thanks (I let Michael and Kyfdx handle the heavy lifting though, lol).

Mplsman · July 2014

Hi, could you please provide the residual and MF for 2015 Forester Premium and Limited: 36/12K miles?

Many thanks!

kyfdx · July 2014

@club619 said:
1. XT Touring with Nav & Eyesight--link here
2. Lease would be in TX (quoted .0012MF & 62%)
3. MSRP $36935
4. Sale price: $34122 (stated as invoice price)
5. Term: 42mo 10k/yr
6. Only thing due at signing is first month payment--in this case $398. I haven't actually been into the dealer yet to see a breakdown of fees. Hoping to get that via email this morning once they open. FYI for those unfamiliar with TX leases, we have to pay tax on the full sale price of the vehicle, not just the depreciation value, so in this case 6.25% on top of $34122. I'm calculating about $500 in fees to bring the monthly payment up to $398/month.

On a 42 month, 10K/yr lease, the residual should be 58%. 62% is the 36mo, 10K/yr residual. The .00120 MF is correct. Check the residual with your dealer.

kyfdx · July 2014

@Mplsman said:
Hi, could you please provide the residual and MF for 2015 Forester Premium and Limited: 36/12K miles?

Many thanks!

Premium: .00165 MF and 65% residual.

Limited: .00150 MF and 65% residual.

club619 · July 2014

This being the first year I've ever really looked into the Forester's...is the XT residual always quite a bit lower than the naturally aspirated version?

Michaell · July 2014

@club619 said:
This being the first year I've ever really looked into the Forester's...is the XT residual always quite a bit lower than the naturally aspirated version?

Surprisingly (and I had to look twice to confirm), no.

For example, the 36/15 residual on the 2.5 Premium is 56%. The 36/15 residual on the 2.0XT Premium is .... 56%.

In fact, the XT would be cheaper as it has a lower money factor (.00035 vs. .00058).

club619 · July 2014

@michaell are those #'s for 2014's? @kyfdx was showing 65% above for 2.5 premium & LTD (granted this was 12k vs your quote of 15k).

Michaell · July 2014

@club619 said:
michaell are those #'s for 2014's? kyfdx was showing 65% above for 2.5 premium & LTD (granted this was 12k vs your quote of 15k).

Oops, you are totally correct. Looked at the wrong document.

The XT Premium residual is 1% less than the 2.5i Premium. XT Touring is 4% less.

club619 · July 2014

While you're looking at the XT #'s, does Subaru do 39 month leases? If so, I'd be interested in seeing the #'s for XT Premium & XT Touring for 39mo/10k. Does eyesight/nav matter to the residual and/or MF? Located in TX if that matters.

Michaell · July 2014

@club619 said:
While you're looking at the XT #'s, does Subaru do 39 month leases? If so, I'd be interested in seeing the #'s for XT Premium & XT Touring for 39mo/10k. Does eyesight/nav matter to the residual and/or MF? Located in TX if that matters.

Subtract 2% for 39mo. Nav and eyesight do impact residuals. I've been quoting numbers without either.

club619 · July 2014

So a 39/10k XT Touring would be 60% residual? Would eyesight & nav help or hurt the residual?

kyfdx · July 2014

@club619 said:
So a 39/10k XT Touring would be 60% residual? Would eyesight & nav help or hurt the residual?

.00135 MF and 60% residual. On the XT Touring, Eyesight and NAV have no effect on the numbers..

talaznfoo · July 2014

Can I get MF & RV for 2015 forester 2.5i in CA? 36m/12k
thanks

kyfdx · July 2014

@talaznfoo said:
Can I get MF & RV for 2015 forester 2.5i in CA? 36m/12k
thanks

.00160 MF and 64% residual, if automatic

club619 · July 2014

I'm having trouble consolidating the #'s posted, so wanted to confirm I had the following #'s correct (in TX if it matters)--these are all for 2015's.
1. XT Touring 36/10k = 62% & .00135 MF
2. XT Touring 39/10k = 60% & .00135 MF
3. XT Premium 36/10k = 64% & .0015 MF
4. XT Premium 39/10k = 62% & .0015 MF

Thanks!

Michaell · July 2014

@club619 said:
I'm having trouble consolidating the #'s posted, so wanted to confirm I had the following #'s correct (in TX if it matters)--these are all for 2015's.
1. XT Touring 36/10k = 62% & .00135 MF

Correct

XT Touring 39/10k = 60% & .00135 MF

Correct

XT Premium 36/10k = 64% & .0015 MF

65% and .00150

XT Premium 39/10k = 62% & .0015 MF

63% and .00150

lauraleex603 · July 2014

Looking for MF, residual and possible monthly payment for Forester Premium in NH. Looking for 36 month, 12k/yr and according to TrueCar - selling price should be around $24,891. Also I know its not advised but planning on $1200 down payment and $4400 in trade (completely planning on buying out the car at the end of the lease)

Thanks!

Michaell · July 2014

@lauraleex603 said:
Looking for MF, residual and possible monthly payment for Forester Premium in NH. Looking for 36 month, 12k/yr and according to TrueCar - selling price should be around $24,891. Also I know its not advised but planning on $1200 down payment and $4400 in trade (completely planning on buying out the car at the end of the lease)

Thanks!

65% and .00165.

lauraleex603 · July 2014

@Michaell said:
65% and .00165.

Does this change at all if the actual MSRP is $27,186? I realized I might have gave wrong numbers to be accurate

kyfdx · July 2014

@lauraleex603 said:
Does this change at all if the actual MSRP is $27,186? I realized I might have gave wrong numbers to be accurate

Nope... MF and residual are make/model and term specific, but MSRP does not change the numbers.

jen0402 · July 2014

Hi there! I am wondering if it is possible for me to find a lease for $300 per mo for the Subaru Forester 2015 2.5i Premium.

I live in NJ.

Here is a quote I received:

MSRP: $27,790.00
Adjusted Price after discount: $25,812.00

They showed me another sheet that I "couldn't" take home with me with these lines. *I did not ask for the eye sight, mirror package, or wheel lock kit but it was on this sheet:

All-weather Package and Eye Sight: $1080.00
Mirror Package: $274
Wheel Lock Kit: $35
All weather Floor Mats: $46
Standard Destination Charge: $850.00
Negotiated Selling Price or Net Cap Cost: $25,812

12,000 Miles
36 month Term

$0 down
Taxable Fees: $595
Documentation Fee: $229
Tax: $854.28

Net Price: $27,791,48

Money Factor: .00165

They are giving me a price of $357/mo for this lease. Does this sound right?
I am wondering why they are charging me a line item for the all-weather package when I was told this comes with the premium model? They said they were "throwing in the eye sight" which I know is not normally a part of the premium model as well and I did not request.

Any info on if I am getting good numbers would be helpful as well as suggestions on how to reduce this closer to $300 per month would be much appreciated!!

Thanks so much!

kyfdx · July 2014

At those numbers, I get $346/mo., which is fairly close to their number. The numbers are the same across the board on the Premium trim, so options don't matter. Eyesight is an option on the Premium model, but it's not a dealer-added option, is it? I would think it would have to be factory installed.

The only way to lower the payment with the numbers presented is to get a lower selling price. That may not be possible on a 2015 model.

jen0402 · July 2014

@kyfdx thank you so much for your help! do you know if leasing a 2014 model is a possibility at this time? I'm asking the dealer as well.

Michaell · July 2014

@jen0402 said:
kyfdx thank you so much for your help! do you know if leasing a 2014 model is a possibility at this time? I'm asking the dealer as well.

We do have lease numbers for the 2014 model year. If they are in stock at the dealer, no reason why you couldn't lease one of them.

club619 · August 2014

I realize it's just the 1st, but curious what day of the month the new lease #'s usually come out from Subaru.

Thanks

Michaell · August 2014

@club619 said:
I realize it's just the 1st, but curious what day of the month the new lease #'s usually come out from Subaru.

Thanks

The dealers will have the new numbers today; we hope to, as well. Otherwise, it will be early next week.

club619 · August 2014

@Michaell said:
The dealers will have the new numbers today; we hope to, as well. Otherwise, it will be early next week.

Awesome, thanks. When you do have them, could you provide updated #''s for the following:
1. XT Touring: 24/10 & 36/10
2. XT Premium: 24/10 & 36/10

kyfdx · August 2014

@club619 said:
could you provide updated #''s for the following: 1. XT Touring: 24/10 & 36/10 2. XT Premium: 24/10 & 36/10

.00263 MF and 68% residual. .00135 MF and 62% residual
.00263 MF and 71% residual. .00150 MF and 65% residual.

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