Lexus RX 350 General Question

I was told to negotiate the selling price of a car even if I plan to lease. How does this work if I want the car manufacturer

Posted Aug 1st by Susan the owner of a Lexus RX 350 "Car Buying"

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Susan, When you lease a car you are paying interest on the difference between the selling price and the lease end value or residual which is set by the manufacturer and finance source. The residual is preset as a percent of the MSRP. So the higher the MSRP the higher the residual. For instance... 36 month lease, 12000 miles a year msrp $30,000 residual 50% or $15000 selling price $28,000 lease is figured on $13000 plus interest divided by 36 months. So you can negotiate the selling price. If you need more miles than the special lease offer allows then the payment will go up because the residual goes down when you add more miles. When you have a higher MSRP than the car in the lease special then your residual goes up because it is figured off of the MSRP but also your selling price goes up. I hope this makes sense.

⟩ Answered on Aug 2nd, 2007 by Burnam Eubank, Dealer Principle at Palmetto Jaguar

When you add additional options, the monthly payment will increase. Make sure you understand the advertised price and what the down payment is to get to that price. Often the price quoted has a down payment not including taxes and tags. You can make a great deal on a lease if you take the time to negotiate on the options. Buying a car that is in stock at a dealership will get you a better price. Know what features you can live with and without when making a deal. Good Luck!

⟩ Answered on Aug 2nd, 2007 by Jenny Trostel, Partner at Anderson of Hunt Valley

Susan, I would suggest that you first pick out the car you want with the options you want. Then ask you would be paying if you purchased the car. Meaning how much has the MSRP been reduced by either rebates or dealer discount. That is the price they should base your lease payments on. If they won

⟩ Answered on Aug 2nd, 2007 by Shelly LoCascio, Dealer Principal at Irwin Lincoln Mercury Mazda

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