Leasing a new company car

I have the possibility of buying a company car (renting). What will be better, a fully-equipped Passat, Mondeo or Mazda 6, or a basic BMW 5-Series (also 3-Series, X3 or Audi an Audi A4 avant or Allroad)?

Security is my first concern, second drive and third reliability.

Anything I must be aware of?

Asked on 24 January 2011 by jacobopm

Answered by Honest John
You'll get massive feelgood factor from an F10 BMW 520d. The right Mondeo will give you the best drive. Leasing costs do not reflect list prices because they are based on price paid v/s predicted residual value of a car, so depending on lease company discounts obtained, a more expensive car can be cheaper to lease.
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