it’s gonna be over $600 for a Q3 with tech pkg. Look at the Q5, it should lease better. Q3’s haven’t leased well for a few years.
Back in 2020 on a $46k Q3 I paid $480/mo incl. tax and put $2500 down + $2500MSD, 36/12K
I’m now in a $55k Q5 for $580/mo incl. tax with only $1,900 down and $4800MSD, 36/10K
You can likely do better. Ex. taxes, I might pull the trigger on this one, but am reluctant bc it’s hard to get over paying $18k for a car that’s ~$36k sell price.
MSRP $43.6
Sell price: $36.7 (~15.8% off)
Max MSDs, nothing else DAS
$480/mo.
I may end up not doing it but there are limited choices for a smaller gas SUV in TX at <$500 for new as tax credits come into play which further limits things. I also need something within the next 2-3 weeks.
Let’s look at all the unstated assumptions that led to the Q3:
“I want a luxury car.” The Q3 is not a luxury car. My family member has one. I’ve driven it many times. The quality of the plastics and NVH was subpar on day one. Two years in, they are even worse. And the drivetrain has always been meh.
“There are no better lease deals.” Then buy a car. And buy something else knowing you’re not foregoing luxury. You’re foregoing the PT Barnum sucker’s definition of luxury. My 2022 Kia had better materials, build quality and NVH characteristics.
And honestly don’t ever pay more in taxes and fees on a lease than on a purchase. Especially when the purchase gives you a tax break on your next car.
Wholly agree, the rational thing to do is bypass this. Agree on the luxuy part, it’s not and I’m starting to dislike the Audi MMI after having a Q8e and eGTs, so I get what you’re saying.