The New Volvo XC90 Debuts on LeaseCompare.com Top 10 List
Cincinnati, OH - May 8, 2003. Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com for the first quarter of 2003. Honda covers the model field with a sedan, van, and SUV all ranked in the top 10 for new car leasing requests.
The Top 10 Most Requested Models
New Car Rankings Used Car Rankings
1st Qtr 4th Qtr 1st Qtr 4th Qtr
2003 2002 Make & Model 2003 2002 Make & Model
1 2 Infiniti G35 1 1 Porsche 911 Carrera
2 1 Honda Accord 2 7 Chevrolet Corvette
3 3 Acura MDX 4WD 3 8 BMW 330 Series
4 4 BMW 330 Series 4 4 Mercedes Benz S Class
5 6 Audi A4 5 2 BMW 5 Series
6 8 Mercedes Benz E Class 6 3 Porsche Boxster
7 7 Honda Pilot 7 5 Mercedes Benz CLK Class
8 5 BMW 325 Series 8 nl* BMW X5 Series
9 nl* Honda Odyssey 9 9 BMW 7 Series
10 nl* Volvo XC90 AWD 10 nl* Mercedes Benz E Class
nl* = cars that previously did not rank
While Honda made a strong showing in requests for new car leases, the all new Volvo XC90 makes its debut on the list this quarter. Crossover vehicles such as the Acura MDX 4WD and Honda Pilot are a popular and growing segment because they combine the benefits of a sedan and sport utility.
Used car leasing requests continue to be dominated by luxury models. Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche are steady favorites. Leasing a luxury late-model vehicle has grown in popularity as consumers in an uncertain economy try to keep monthly expenses to a minimum by leasing.
"Low financing rates will continue to be attractive to consumers and are driving the strong used car leasing market," notes Tarry Shebesta, president and owner of ACS.
LeaseCompare.com, as the name suggests, provides a tool to instantly evaluate financing options from a number of sources. Customers can lock in the lease quote they like and apply for credit online. As an independent leasing company, ACS facilitates the entire leasing process.
