Bargain hunters who don't need the latest features should consider some 2015 ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune
— 2015 BMW 3 Series: In some parts of the country, the 3 Series is selling for $1,500 below its market value in that area, which Edmunds. BMW is offering low-interest loans and lease deals, including $279 per month for a three-year lease on a 320i. By comparison, the estimated lease payment on a base model 2016 320i is $391 per month. — 2015 Chevrolet Volt: Low gas prices have already hurt sales of the plug-in hybrid Volt. Chevrolet is offering $1,000 cash or zero-percent financing for six years. com is seeing offers of as much as $4,000 off the market value. For one thing, it won't have all the features of the updated ones. For example, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid, which goes on sale later this fall, can go 53 miles on battery power before the engine kicks in. the 2015 model can only go 38 miles on electricity. A 2015 model is already worth less than a 2016 one. If you plan to sell or trade in the car in three to five years, you will take a hit on the depreciation. cars tend to lose 60 percent of their value over five years. But if you keep them for longer, the depreciation will have less affect, says Philip Reed, the senior consumer advice editor for Edmunds. com welcomes and encourages readers to comment and engage in substantive, mutually respectful exchanges over news topics. Source: www.startribune.com
