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      07-05-2012, 03:52 PM   #7
Danforz
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Drives: 328i '07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snk View Post
I have a spreadsheet model that I bring to the dealer. Dealer likes to play around with the numbers on leases to confuse you. Whenever I call their tricks, the most common answer is "oh I'm not even sure how leases works"

Anyway, here's what I usually have on my spreadsheet.
Price of car
Downpayment
Money factor
Residual
Depreciation
Term
Monthly payment:

First negotiate the cost, then ask for $0 down, then negotiate on the money factor. Residual are typically set by BMW.

Hope this helps.
Yes, this helps a lot actually.

Could you provide me with a source for how to compute these numbers? I have no idea what residual value etc. even mean.
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