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Lexus RX 350 / RX 450h Lease Questions

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Just Leased! by pialphaphi28
Jun 29, 2006 (10:34 pm)
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Just got back from the dealership with a 07 RX350 FWD w/ Premium Plus and Nav. in Millenium Silver/Gray. Package also included the following additional options: heated front seats, rain sensing wipers, 18 in alloy wheels, cargo mat and wheel locks.
 
MSRP: 45,023 (includes 695 delivery and processing fee)
Gross Cap: 39,911
Residual: 23,862.88
Money Factor: .00145
36 months
18,000 miles/yr
$0 Money Down
Tier 1 Credit
 
After-tax Monthly Payment: $582.66
 
I think this was a great deal considering im in Southern California. Could've gone even lower but I'm satisfied. Plus, got to return a leased GS300 six months early with remaining payments waived. Still fiddling with the Nav and buttons and everything, but I'm loving it so far. I read the posts in this forum diligently and it definitely helped throughout the research process. So, returning the favor and maybe someone else may find it useful. Thanks Edmunds and Inside Line and everyone else on this board!
 
Any feedback on these figures will be greatly appreciated. =)
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Re: Just Leased! [pialphaphi28] by caligirl5
Jun 30, 2006 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: pialphaphi28 (Jun 29, 2006 10:34 pm)

pialphaphi28, which dealership did you go through? That is a better money factor than any of the dealers have quoted me with tier 1+ credit. The lowest money factor I've been quoted is .00177 with $934 down.
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Re: Just Leased! [caligirl5] by pialphaphi28
Jun 30, 2006 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: caligirl5 (Jun 30, 2006 9:27 am)

caligirl5:
 
Leased at Longo in El Monte. I also emailed several other dealerships and I mostly got .00145 or .00155 but nothing over that. I've seen as low as .00125 on this board though. Pulled the trigger yesterday since the bump in interest rates got me scared for next months factors. Plus it was near the end of the month so I figured what the heck.
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Leased on the East by pennylane
Jul 03, 2006 (3:12 pm)
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I wasn't planning to lease because I need a lot of mileage, but I think this is a good deal on a new 2007 RX350.
I'd appreciate your thoughts on this deal:
AWD & Premium Plus (but no NAV):
MSRP 43933
GROSS CAP 39405
20,000 miles (I will definitely use these miles)
36 months
$4567 ($down incldg cap cost, tax, 1st month, fees, etc)
 
To bring the monthly payment to $500/month
 
I know it's a lot down, but I sold my old car that gave me the extra cash.
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Difference in the residual of units with and without entertainement system by mss443
Jul 13, 2006 (5:26 pm)
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I am about to close a deal on the 2007 RX 350 with Premium plus package, Nav and factory-installed rear seat entertainment system (RSES) . For 12,000 miles/36 months lease the MF is 0.00155 and the residual is 57%. For an identically equipped vehicle WITHOUT the RSES, the dealer quoted 59% residual. Is the two-point difference normal? Or, should it be 58%, or 59%? I have one more day to close the deal. So, if one of you experts out there can give me some guidance, it will be extremely helpful. Tx.
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Re: Rx 350 AWD [wantmb] by Car_man HOST
Jul 14, 2006 (2:24 am)
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Replying to: wantmb (Jun 16, 2006 5:27 am)

No problem, wantmb. The RX is a nice truck and Lexus has some great deals on it right now. Its lease program is much better than Acura's program for the TL. If I was going to lease one of these two vehicles right now, I personally would go with the RX. It's the better deal. In my mind, the main advantage of getting a TL over an RX would be the TL's better gas mileage. However when I looked into it, the RX's mileage actually isn't that much worse than the TL's, 19 / 24 MPG versus 20 / 29 MPG. Just an FYI, Lexus enhanced its money factor for the '07 RX from .00170 to .00145 (for Tier I+ customers) in July.
 
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Re: Carman can you help? [caligirl5] by Car_man HOST
Jul 14, 2006 (4:10 am)
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Replying to: caligirl5 (Jun 29, 2006 2:42 pm)

Welcome caligirl5. 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.
 
Lexus' new July buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2006 RX 350 AWD with the rear entertainment system and with 12,000 miles per year are .00145 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its Tier I+ credit tier. Make sure to negotiate an attractive selling price on this truck (this should not be a problem in a competitive market like Southern CA) and that the dealer you get your truck from uses its buy rate lease money factor to calculate its monthly payment.
 
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Re: Difference in the residual of units with and without entertainement sys by Car_man HOST
Jul 16, 2006 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: mss443 (Jul 13, 2006 5:26 pm)

Hi mss443. A 2% drop in the residual values of vehicles that are equipped with rear entertainment systems is very common. Many manufacturers' captive finance companies have similar deductions for vehicles with this option. Many banks charge a similar deduction for vehicles that are equipped with navigation as well, but Lexus Financial Services does not. The money factor that you were quoted for this truck is right in line with Lexus Financial Services' current buy rate.
 
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Basis for Residual and the Residual for accessories by mss443
Jul 16, 2006 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: Car_man (Jul 16, 2006 5:00 am)

Car_man.. Thanks for your response. I have one more question. How is the residual calculated? Is it based on the MSRP or the negotiated price? My dealer says it is based on the MSRP. Additionally, do the add-on accessories such as remote starter etc. residualize at all? He is willing to give a 30% reduction in the list price of $699, but says that it is not residualized. May be he is correct. What is your opinion?
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Re: Rx 350 AWD [Car_man] by screwjack
Jul 18, 2006 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: Car_man (Jul 14, 2006 2:24 am)

I'm being offered a tri-state deal on a 2007 RX350 with Premium Plus package that seems odd.
 
Term- 36 months Miles- 12k
Residual-$24,959
Based on Tier 1+ credit approval
Selling Price- $39,723
Cap Cost Reduction - $2,500
Sec. Dep. (Waived) - $0
Acq. Fee - $600
Total Drive Off - $3,549
The above pricing does not include registration, doc fees or taxes.
 
On a follow-up the sales guy noted the Money factor was .00175 and the total drive off - which I take to be incld taxes fees, etc, is more like $4137, and the Lease payment with tax is $479 ($449 without).
 
I can't make those numbers work in the lease calculator - it keeps spitting out a higher lease payment than I am quoted. Also, the residual seems high at 62%. I know the cap cost reduction is high, and according to your last post the MFs can be as low as .00145 this month. I feel like I am missing something. Is this a dog with fleas, a dog, or a show dog lease?
 
Thanks!
 
Confused

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