Advice on which Car to Lease - X3 vs GC vs Wrangler

[Tonedello]

Been trying to help a friend lease a car, and he seems hell bent on overpaying a bit so I’m making this thread. I’ve been suggesting for him to just get a Grand Cherokee 4XE. I leased one a few months back with a 0 down/0DAS for $559 inc tax for 24 mos. My daily commute to work and back is 9 miles round trip so Ive only used 1 tank of gas in 3 months. His commute is shorter than mine (6 miles round trip). The GC iss def bigger than I need but the charge has been a real blessing with gas prices over $6/gallon for most of LA.

Best quotes he’s managed to get

Sahara 4XE 2024 - loaded - 24 mos / 1000 down - $569/month tax incl - MSRP 64.9k
Cherokee 4XE 2023 - 24 mos / 1000 down - $558/month tax incl. - MSRP 63.8k
BMW X3 Prem Pkg loaded - 36 mos / 2200 down - $658/month tax incl - MSRP 57K

I told him to just get the Cherokee since he’s be saving nearly 5K just in payments/DAS, not too mention the gas money he’d be saving. I’ve never driven a Wrangler before, but obviously LA has the weather for a top off type ride for most of the year. I’d imagine the cost to be similar to the GC for gas. He almost signed a Genesis GV70 lease until I said $880/month for a 55k vehicle is really bad. I’m sending him this thread to hopefully help him make a freaking decision.

[thevolvoguy]

I am the size of a medium walrus. The bmw seats are a bit tight. The Sahara has the removable roof and LA just screams top down fun

[Muwa]

The only wrangler to get in SoCal is one with a one touch top because you go from enjoying the weather to baking in no time at all. The panels are a HUGE PIA to take off/put on not to mention storage issues. Personally, I would pick up a Q5 for around $600/month - tad cheaper than the BMW but certainly nicer than either of the Jeeps.