I was given the following on a lease about 2 weeks ago by a factory dealer in the greater NY area (don't shoot the messanger):


Factor for 36, 42 and 48 month leases was .00342

on the 3.0 residuals as follows:
36 Month: 60%
42 Month: 55%
48 Month:50%

on the 4.8 residuals of:
36 Month: 55%
42 Month 50%
48 Month 39%

the excuse on the 4.8 is that the price of gas will make it less desirable in 3-4 years so they are saying it'll be worth the same as the 3.0...

No matter how you work the numbers, it's kind of hard to justify a lease over a purchase with these rates.