Where do they come up with the numbers for this? The residuals on Infinit as a whole seem to be collectively poor, the G is the only thing in their line retaining value that I can see. The M has plummetted. The depreciation on my car was expected but has quickly worsened.


For instance:

A 2006 Infiniti M45 Sport, loaded, with 71500 miles. Approximate purchase price $55K.

Trade in value:

Excellent | Good | Fair
$19,175  | $17,660 | $15,045

A 2006 Lexus GS 430, well equipped, with 71,500 miles. Approximate purchase price $58K

Trade in value:

Excellent | Good | Fair
$26,600  | $24,770 | $21,425

That's a pretty substantial difference given the fact INFINITI won the ALG award. What imaginary numbers does ALG base their figures off exactly? From what it looks like to me, the GS is about $6,000 ahead...

Yup.. sorry for the omission. Using KBB for trade values because that's what all the dealers swear "they are bound to", and using intellichoice to get the approximate purchase price as equipped. Intellichoice, Edmunds, etc, all come up with even HIGHER trade in values than KBB, but the M is always at the low end of the list, by far.

A gift?

Yes, I understand the concept of leasing. ALG coming up with artificial residuals for cars for people who finance is not terribly helpful, though.

The man makes a solid point.

yep but a lease depreciation is guaranteed.... financed is not.  And like I said... its predicted... this year the prediction is good! you should see if you can find out what the lease outlook was back in 2006

2006 wasn't the year for Infiniti


https://www.alg.com/press.aspx?pid=61