Deal check: VW 2025 SE Atlas w/ Technology

Location: Northeast

Curious what the community thinks of this deal, despite the hate that leasing VWs gets around here…

There are other forums that are relentless echo chambers of “positivity” that will tell you to take this deal. After all it’s not their money.

OTOH I assume you came to LH to be smart with your money. If a spade is called a spade, it’s not hate. It’s just honesty.

If you would be so kind, what different vehicle would you recommend with a better lease? Our ideal is something in the neighborhood of an atlas, xc90, etc. An easily accessible 3rd row, and total budget for the 36 mo / 10k lease of about $20-30k.

A Palisade or CX90 will be cheaper

Depends on which contingent rebates you are eligible for. For example with loyalty a QX60 could be a good lease. MSD is a very useful lever for Infiniti leases too.

But unless you find (and are eligible for) a hack like that your best value for money is buying a Pilot, Palluride or GH.