Volvo XC90 Lease Questions

Just leased a 2008 XC90 3.2 with 7 passenger / blis / 48 months/48k miles - $2000 down (includes all costs & first payment) and $441/month. Residual is $12,948 MSRP was $45k. I hope I got a good deal.....especially because after driving a 2004 Cadillac SRX for three years, I really dont like my new volvo AT ALL! Seats seem hard and uncomfortable, car seems sluggish compared to the caddy, and I miss many of the little features my cadillac had. Who ever heard of a $45000 car that doesnt "beep" when you lock the doors with the remote? Guess it's a bad decision I will have to live with for the next 47 months!!

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The cap cost was 30k and the money factor .00190. Financing through US Bank.
 
Only had the car two days, so I am hopeful that I will get used to it!!

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We've never leased a vehicle before so this was new to us. Are you saying you think we got a good or bad deal, Marinite?? Here's the numbers as I recall them
MSRP 45350
Cost after incentives, discounts, etc. 30000 (This is the cap cost right?)
Residual 12698
mf .00190
Payment $441
The $2000 included title, regist, dealer fee and first months payment.
This was $100 less per month than the local dealer. We ended up traveling 35 minutes noroth to get this deal. The local dealer said he couldn't/wouldn't match the price, which often seems to be the case Naples!!
 
I'll give the car a fair chance, but if I cant find a comforatble setting for the seat and steering wheel, I may take you up on your offer to assume the lease!!

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Good deal, I personally think!
 
I was just curious about the $2000 which sounded high but not when I see what it covers. I think the only difference between the Honda Odyssey cost/fee is the dealer fee - any idea how much that charge was? Not that the van compares AT ALL to the Volvo! The van is not.cool.whatsoever. ...but we have twins and it's super easy for loading them.
 
Yes, let me know if you still can't stand the seats - they are something to get used to. I have a Volvo sedan now myself. I find that putting the seat bottom flat and getting lots of lumbar support is key - also I put the steering wheel close to my leg so my arms aren't reaching too high. Also helps so you don't notice the headrests which are huge if you really look at them. Part of the big safety package. Hope any of these ideas help.
 
Marinite
ps - I'm in NoCal but hey, could meet you in Texas if you really, really need an assumption and I haven't used some of your numbers to score an amazing lease deal, too!

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