They do have a pretty good resid value, but not worth $500+ a month. Even if the buyout price at the end of the lease accounts for the higher monthly rate paid over the term.

Be patient. There's plenty of B7 stock to choose from and you can get a much better deal. 500 a month is too damn high. (I've seen lease offers in my area and on this site for $300)

 

If you must lease...Check out the specials on Audi's site. $0 down on an A4 SE and $399 a month.

My recommendation...
Hit the dealerships and check out the CPO specials in your area. If you're gonna put money down for a lease, then why not put it down to own instead.Yeah, it may be slightly used but you can get a lot more car for less in the long run. (fully loaded baby!) You can also haggle when your're gonna buy.

I just did a CPO search in my area (Boston) and came up with40 2.0Ts with price ranges from $20k to $34k. Find something for say $23,900, put $4k down and finance the rest...you're looking at $418 a month based on Audi'sstandard 5.9% financing. Up the downpayment a little and you're sub $400 a month and you own the ride.

 

ya thats exactly what i did, it is way better than leasing a vehicle... plus if you wanna do any type of mods to it you dont have to worry about second guessing yourself cuz you might turn it back in at the end of the lease

 

where do you find the money factor 2ndGen? I'm not interested in keeping the vehicle after the lease so the residual value doesn't help me.

 

Well it should matter, the residual value is what the car is worth at the end of the lease term and you are paying the difference in depreciation.

Ask the dealers finance guy about money factor, it is basically interest.

And again, it all depends on what you are looking for. I just leased mine, and I am below $500 a month. I also got the S-Line interior package, sport suspension, ipod connector, Audi Care package, Quattro, etc. The numbers make sense for a $36,000 car, right around $500 is where you should be at. That is, if you get one loaded.

The thing about leasing is, you have no worries whatsoever. I make my monthly payment and don't have to do **** other than drive the car and put some mods on it if I want (but remove them before turning it in). I don't have to deal with the outrageous maintenance costs because it is all covered, I don't even have to be particularly careful with the car. I drive it, I pay the insurance, and in 3 years I get a brand new car. Not only that, but I don't have to deal with the hassle of selling the car that I purchased, possibly be stuck with a car that is worth less than I owe, etc.

Leasing is the way to go, by and far. Unless you really love a particular car and plan to keep it forever, or you just can't afford something new, then I would recommend a lease. This way, I can go ahead and purchase the 993 I've been wanting and use that as a weekend car.

 

2ndGen - thanks.

I agree on leasing.

 

Anytime. If anyone else has any financing questions, feel free to ask. I am a banker after all .

 

Just took a 36 month 10k/yr lease out on an 08 A4 special edition myself blk/blk $399/month only paid tax at the dealer

everything else 335, CTS, IS350 wanted at least 3k down and I'm not about that lol

 

That's because the residual values on those cars suck, especially Bimmers.

 

Hi guys, this So Cal Audi dealer made me this offer, what do you all think?

Audi A4 2.0 T CVT, Special Edition w/ Nav and Convenience packages and Bluetooth
MSRP: 36,525
Selling price: 33,425
Residual Value: 18,718 (53%)
MF: 0.00002
36 months / 45,000 miles (only 35 payments needed, first is covered)
Monthly payment: $425 + tax
Due at signing: $340 for CA DMV fees