Original unicorn reference:
Just breaking this down for transparency and to help folks like @BAVIC understand how this deal stacks up vs. the so-called unicorns.
My Deal – 2025 GV70 EV Prestige
- MSRP: $76,705
- Term: 24 months / 12k miles
- Monthly: $788 (but only 23 payments)
- DAS: $730 minus a $747 refund = –$17 net
- Residual: $46,023 (60%)
- Discount: ~6.8% off MSRP
- Total Lease Cost: $18,107
- Effective Monthly: $754
“Unicorn” Advanced Deal – Adjusted to Match My Terms
Original unicorn:
- MSRP: $69,310
- Selling Price: ~$62,040 (10.5% off)
- Residual: 68%
- Monthly: $483
- DAS: $2,300
- Effective Monthly: ~$579
Now, let’s adjust it to 60% residual (same as mine), and keep the same discount and DAS:
- Residual drops by ~$5,545 → ~$231 more in monthly depreciation
- Adjusted monthly: $714
- Add DAS: $714 + ($2,300 / 24) = $810 effective monthly
Summary Table:
| Deal Type | Trim | MSRP | Residual | Discount | Term | Monthly | DAS | Effective Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Deal | Prestige | $76,705 | 60% | ~6.8% | 23mo | $788 | –$17 | $754 |
| Unicorn (Orig) | Advanced | $69,310 | 68% | 10.5% | 24mo | $483 | $2,300 | $579 |
| Unicorn @ 60% | Advanced | $69,310 | 60% | 10.5% | 24mo | ~$714 | $2,300 | $810 |
Final Thoughts:
So when you normalize for residual and structure, my Prestige deal is actually better on paper considering trim. Not sure what the market is like now but march seemed to be their push to sell inventory for q1. Might have to wait for q2. Again not sure how well I did. so hope more of the seasoned vets here can give you their 2 cents
@Bavic1974 I would walk away 100%. Unless you cant wait,I got a better deal on higher trim and you can probably do better. How long have you been negotiating?