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Frontier Leads Early Wave of Lease Price Drops

The latest report from Wantalease.com finds several factories already offering lease discounts ahead of the usual year-end rush.

Escalade Leads September Lease Price Hikes

Wantalease.com reports average monthly lease payments for the Cadillac Escalade shot up nearly 40% in September, leading a pack of models that increased in price in the lull between incentive seasons.

Secondary Lease Approvals Dip Below 69% in August

Swapalease.com reports a high number of applicants and a slightly tighter credit market in August. A 68.9% approval rate fell short of July’s 69.1% and represented a 5.1% year-over-year decline.

Truck and SUV Lease Prices Fall as New Models Loom

Analysts say impending 2020 releases are putting downward pressure on lease prices in every truck and SUV category in Wantalease.com’s secondary marketplace.

Lease Swap Approval Rates Rise to 69.1% in July

Lease approval ratings improved in July following a slight dip in June, according to the latest report from Swapalease.com.

Nissan Leads July Lease Deals, Discounts

Wantalease.com reports moves made by an ‘aggressive’ Nissan highlighted the month in auto leasing, maintaining an industry-low price for the Sentra and offering big discounts on the Titan and Pathfinder.

Swapalease: Approvals Dip to 65% in June

Swapalease.com analysts say credit approvals declined after reaching 72.4% in May but report growing demand from consumers seeking lease contracts negotiated when incentives were stronger.

Lease Prices Fluctuate for Nissan, Others

Wantalease.com reports changes to lease prices for a range of small, mid-size, and luxury SUVs, led by a 14% increase for the Nissan Pathfinder, as well as some Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Infiniti products.

Swapalease: Lease Approval Rates Hit 72.4% in May

Credit approval rates on Swapalease.com’s online lease marketplace soared to their highest number yet for 2019 last month, registering a 6.2% year-over-year gain and a 33.6% improvement from May 2017.

Lease Prices Steady Heading Into Memorial Day Weekend

Wantalease.com analysts report relatively flat lease pricing across most major brands, but increases on several popular models should give dealers enhanced latitude for holiday weekend lease discounts.