kamkaz said:
$5000 out the door. I'll most likely get the $2500 rebate back. $175/mo
You didn't say lease duration but I'm assuming 36 month? I would assume the down payment is $2500 and taxes and fees would be about the same.
That's roughly on par with Hayward's deal last month ($2500 down + $160/month) which IMO was the best I have seen and the best we'll see for the rest of the year. Hayward was 24 month which is good or bad depending how you look at it. Sunnyvale's offer was $4600 down (probably $7k drive-off) + $159/month so they're beating that by a hefty amount.
Agreed with the others you should try and shoot for lowest possible down payment, especially with interest rates as they are right now.
Also agree w/ RonDawg you'll have to wait a while for the rebate, if it ever comes at all. Personally I'm pessimistic about it, which is one of the reasons I went with a 24 month.
Regarding lowering, seriously...don't do it especially on a lease. Never mind the potential warranty problems, you'll be scraping even on moderate speed bumps.