pierreracine
Well-known member
... and blow away another diesel myth!
Almost all people on forums make others believe that diesel is only profitable on high mileage owners. NOT TRUE.
Here's the proof...
A canadian 2011 Jetta Sportline 2.5 costs $24 665 with a residual of $11 800. With an interest rate of 5.9% and an annual maximum of 16 0000km, the lease monthly payment on that car (48 months, no cashdown) is $404/month as per Volkswagen finance Canada.
The TDI Highline costs $28 020 with a resiual of $14 570 and, all other parameters being equal, costs $434/month. That's a difference of $30 a month between the 2 cars.
As I drive only 12 000 km per year I spent about $80 of gas per month on my last 2.5 Rabbit 2007. So I figured a VERY conservative $25 economy on gas with my new Jetta Highline.
Conclusion? For a leaser, if you take into account the gas economy, the Jetta TDI Highline costs $5 a month more than the Sportline. EVEN if you are a low mileage driver.
In other words about THE SAME!
Not bad for a car that is $3 500 more...And way better equipped!
Almost all people on forums make others believe that diesel is only profitable on high mileage owners. NOT TRUE.
Here's the proof...
A canadian 2011 Jetta Sportline 2.5 costs $24 665 with a residual of $11 800. With an interest rate of 5.9% and an annual maximum of 16 0000km, the lease monthly payment on that car (48 months, no cashdown) is $404/month as per Volkswagen finance Canada.
The TDI Highline costs $28 020 with a resiual of $14 570 and, all other parameters being equal, costs $434/month. That's a difference of $30 a month between the 2 cars.
As I drive only 12 000 km per year I spent about $80 of gas per month on my last 2.5 Rabbit 2007. So I figured a VERY conservative $25 economy on gas with my new Jetta Highline.
Conclusion? For a leaser, if you take into account the gas economy, the Jetta TDI Highline costs $5 a month more than the Sportline. EVEN if you are a low mileage driver.
In other words about THE SAME!
Not bad for a car that is $3 500 more...And way better equipped!