Louisiana Hyundai Car Dealers

This is what I've worked out so far: 2011 Sonata SE 2.4, 6spd AT 36 Months @ 15k per year SE Nav & Sunroof Pkg ECM Homelink Mirror iPod Cable Cargo Net Floor Mats MSRP: $26,350 (both Edmunds and Hyundai.com quote MSRP of $26,580, so I'm not sure where the discrepancy is until I see the window sticker) INVOICE: $25,068 (according to Edmunds) NEGOTIATED: $24,775 LEASE CASHBACK: $250 CAP REDUCTION: $2,220 NET CAP COST: $22,305 MONEY FACTOR: .00056 RESIDUAL: 55% (he faxed me his announcement from Hyundai for the Western Region "effective 4/1-6/30" that says 56% residual, with a note at the bottom of the page that states "for 15,000 mile leases, deduct 1% from 12K/yr residual". It's hard to argue when they provide documentation...) As it turns out, the $250 incentive basically covers the 1% difference in residual anyway, so I'm wondering if the two things are related? MONTHLY PMT: $260 (including crappy LA County tax of 9.75%) DRIVE OFFS: $3,800 (including down payment, acquisition fee, cap reduction tax, license, first payment, etc)

I live in California. If I live in LA County and I lease a car from an Orange County dealer, which sales tax do I pay on the lease ... the LA rate or the Orange rate?

I love the car too. My only "concern" is my low MPG after 1K miles - it's hovering about 20mpg. But I have definitely been testing the turbo (trying to stay under 6000 rpm for first 1K miles but c'mon it's hard!). Also, I'm in LA - almost all stop and go with very little highway - and I have been idling too much, as I sometimes work from my car. I know there's an MPG forum here and I'm following that. Plus, it IS a turbo - we can't have it all for this price. Never thought I'd buy a Hyundai but now I'm recommending to all my friends. If anyone is looking to buy or lease in Los Angeles area, I have a fantastic Sales Manager for you! Let me know.

Here's the details on February leases I got from Las Vegas, NV: Elantra GLS Automatic Money Factor .00098 Residual 66% 12k/36 mo At full MSRP, no down, this is $214/mo + tax What do you think? P.S. do you also have the numbers for the 2011 Genesis Coupe? I was given these: 12k/36 mo MF .00167 Residual 59% MSRP 24350 Selling price 21900 Incentive 1000 Payment $257.90 + tax Any input would be greatly appreciated, as I would like to pull the trigger this President's Day weekend. Thanks! --Daniel

Its just the deal listed on the hundai website. I'm in Las Vegas. There isn't alot of competition out here due to only a few dealers around, so its hard to negotiate down further then the listed deal. What I usually do is negotiate via email with the internet salesman and 2 out of the past 4 leases we have picked them up in southern cali (while visiting family). Good example is we just got a 2011 Pilot for $369 month with absolutely $0 down for 3 years. Closest in LV was $450. I'm always about absolutely $0 down (including first month).