{"id":80775,"date":"2025-02-26T18:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T23:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80775"},"modified":"2025-02-26T18:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T23:09:21","slug":"honda-99-prologue-ev-lease-offer-is-fake-but-still-a-crazy-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80775","title":{"rendered":"Honda&#8217;s $99 Prologue EV lease offer is too good to be true, but it&#8217;s still a crazy deal right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Hondas-Prologue-US.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Honda-$99-Prologue-offer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Hondas-Prologue-US.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Hondas-Prologue-US.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Hondas-Prologue-US.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Hondas-Prologue-US.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it\u2019s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/honda-prologue\/\">a Prologue<\/a> lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-403422\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-honda-prologue-ev-listed-for-lease-at-just-99-per-month\">Honda Prologue EV listed for lease at just $99 per month<\/h2>\n<p>Honda\u2019s electric SUV is already one of the most popular EVs in the US. In December, it was the third top-selling electric vehicle trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.<\/p>\n<p>Since the first models hit the streets last March, the Prologue climbed to become the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/01\/14\/top-10-best-selling-evs-us-2024\/\">seventh best-selling EV<\/a> in 2024, beating out Chevy\u2019s new Equinox EV and even the Rivian R1S.<\/p>\n<p>Although Honda, like most, is offering generous discounts to clear inventory, one dealer is taking it to the extreme.<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Buena Park Honda in California is promoting a Honda Prologue lease deal for just $99 for 24 months (plus taxes) with a $3,977 down payment. The crazy low offer is for the 2024 Prologue EX FWD with 10,000 miles a year, but there\u2019s a catch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Honda-$99-Prologue-offer\" class=\"wp-image-403442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?resize=150,48 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?resize=300,96 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?resize=768,247 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?resize=1024,329 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?resize=350,113 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/Honda-99-Prologue-offer.jpeg?resize=140,45 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Honda Prologue listed for lease at just $99 per month (Source: Buena Park Honda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For one, there\u2019s only one model listed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buenaparkhonda.net\/new-honda\/orange-county.htm?model=Prologue&amp;promotionId=67a68522d5a4e822b42f40dd\">in its inventory<\/a>, and it\u2019s the Elite trim, listed at $51,850 (MSRP of $59,350 minus the $7,500 federal EV tax credit). You will also need a trade-in vehicle, including a 2014 or newer Honda or competitor brand.<\/p>\n<p>A salesperson from the dealership told online auto research firm <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsdirect.com\/deals-articles\/99-mo-honda-prologue-lease-looks-like-clickbait\">CarsDirect <\/a><\/em>that the EX models are out of stock because they are \u201creally hard to get your hands on.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Honda-$99-Prologue-offer\" class=\"wp-image-377621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Honda-Prologue-lease-Civic.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, if you factor in the down payment and $595 acquisition fee, the effective cost is $295 per month. That\u2019s only slightly better than the official $239 for a 24-month lease offer Honda is promoting. With just $1,499 due at signing, the effective rate is $301 per month, or just $6 more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody readability=\"4.5\">\n<tr readability=\"9\">\n<td><strong>2024 Honda Prologue trim<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Starting Price<br \/><\/strong>(w\/o $1,395<br \/>destination fee)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Starting price after<br \/>tax credit<\/strong><br \/>(w\/o $1,395<br \/>destination fee)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Starting price after<br \/>tax credit<\/strong><br \/>(with $1,395<br \/>destination fee)<\/td>\n<td><strong>EPA Range<\/strong><br \/>(miles)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>EX (FWD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$47,400<\/td>\n<td>$39,900<\/td>\n<td>$41,295<\/td>\n<td>296<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>EX (AWD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$50,400<\/td>\n<td>$42,900<\/td>\n<td>$44,295<\/td>\n<td>281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Touring (FWD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$51.700<\/td>\n<td>$44,200<\/td>\n<td>$45,595<\/td>\n<td>296<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Touring (AWD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$54,700<\/td>\n<td>$47,200<\/td>\n<td>$48,595<\/td>\n<td>281<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Elite (AWD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$57,900<\/td>\n<td>$50,400<\/td>\n<td>$51,795<\/td>\n<td>273<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Honda Prologue prices and range by trim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although this is offered in California and other CARB emissions states, the Prologue is on sale in different regions for just $209 for 24 months. With $2,699 due at signing, the effective rate is still just $321 per month.<\/p>\n<p>Honda says the Prologue \u201cdelivers the same level of quality, reliability, and performance\u201d you expect from the brand. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Honda-$99-Prologue-EV-offer\" class=\"wp-image-390307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/Honda-Prologue-EV-interior.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Honda Prologue Elite interior (Source: Honda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Based on GM\u2019s Ultium platform, the electric SUV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 296 miles. Although it shares GM\u2019s tech, Honda fine-tuned the Prologue with an added multi-link front and rear suspension to give it a more \u201csporty\u201d drive.<\/p>\n<p>The Prologue has more interior space, with 111.7 cu ft of passenger volume, than the Honda CR-V (106 cu ft). It also features an 11.3\u2033 touch-screen infotainment system with built-in Google, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto support, something GM has moved away from.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ready to find deals in your area? Although it may not be $99, these offers are hard to pass up for a nearly $50,000 electric SUV. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsdirect.com\/buildyourcar\/style?make=honda&amp;model=prologue&amp;src=1001054&amp;lnk=subIDpeter\">our link to find deals on the Honda Prologue near you<\/a> today.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4gRpdqU\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-403139\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/9th-Raffle-Banner-750-150.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nearly $50,000 electric SUV for just $99 a month? If that sounds too good to be true, it\u2019s because it kind of is. One Honda dealer is promoting a Prologue lease offer for just $99 for 24 months, but you may have a hard time getting your hands on one. 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