One thing is for sure - the pace of diesel equipped vehicles may slow.
Look at this deal from VW on the brand new Golf diesel sedan with an automatic transmission, and compare it with the base model, equipped with a manual transmission and two doors. For just $20.00 a month more, you get $ 4100 worth of additional content:
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The 2015 Golf Lease Special.
$249/Month. 36-month lease. $2,349 due at signing.
National Offer | Offer ends October 31st 2014
Lease a 2015 Golf 1.8T S 2-Door with manual transmission for $249 a month. 36-month lease, $2,349 due at signing.
Based on MSRP of $19,815 (including destination charges) for a 2015 Golf 1.8T S 2-Door with manual transmission, excluding title, tax, options and dealer fees. Monthly payments total $8,964. Acquisition fee of $625 included in amount due at signing. Requires dealer contribution of $202.48, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Purchase option at lease end for $10,898.25. At lease end lessees responsible for $0.20/mile over 36,000 miles and excessive wear and tear. Dealer sets actual prices. Lessee responsible for insurance. Closed-end lease offered to highly qualified lessees on approved credit by Volkswagen Credit through participating dealers.
The 2015 Golf TDI Lease Special.
$269/Month. 36-month lease. $2,349 due at signing.
National Offer | Offer ends October 31st 2014
Lease a 2015 Golf 2.0L TDI® Clean Diesel S 4-Door with automatic transmission for $269 a month. 36-month lease, $2,349 due at signing. (Excludes title, tax, options and dealer fees. TDI® Clean Diesel models only). See your local VW dealer for this limited time offer or for one of many other great lease deals available on Golf models.
Based on MSRP of $23,915 (including destination charges) for a 2015 Golf 2.0L TDI® Clean Diesel S 4-Door with automatic transmission, excluding title, tax, options and dealer fees. TDI® Clean Diesel models only. Monthly payments total $9,684. Acquisition fee of $625 included in amount due at signing. Requires dealer contribution of $366.73, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Purchase option at lease end for $14,588.15. At lease end lessees responsible for $0.20/mile over 36,000 miles and excessive wear and tear. Dealer sets actual prices. Lessee responsible for insurance. Closed-end lease offered to highly qualified lessees on approved credit by Volkswagen Credit through participating dealers.