This is a rip off. I’m looking at getting into an Accord Sport 1.5T as well, and have been looking for the past 2 months since I’m in no hurry.
So far I’ve found one dealer in Texas that is offering the following deal:
Term: 36 months
Miles: 12k/yr
Payment: $299/mo
DAS: $0. Texas taxes are rolled into the payment, totaling $299/mo.
Money factor and residual wasn’t given, but the deal was sent to me over email and they mentioned that all fees, including taxes, are inclusive and it is a true drive out offer.
Assuming a 58% residual for 12k/yr and MF of 0.00092, that puts the car right at invoice price, which isn’t great.
By the way, they also have similar deals offering the LX for $275/mo and EX-L 1.5T for $329/mo. Obviously you can do much better but it’s always good to know what numbers you have to stay below.
The deals are getting sweeter as we get closer to 2019s hitting lots soon. I’d wait until you can hit the mid $200s, assuming you have excellent credit and you’re not in a state like Texas that charges sales tax on the full selling price of the car.
My personal goal is around $250/mo for the Sport 1.5T with $0 DAS.
Also— try shopping your current lease around at other dealers and CarMax- they might offer you more money for it so you don’t have to roll in negative equity.