2009 BMW 128i

Lease Rank #10
MSRP: $29,400
Fuel Economy: 19 city/28 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$558 / 39 month

BMW 128i Fun Fact:
There was a time when BMW coupes like the 2002ti were all about lightness and simplicity brought about by a strict pursuit of absolute driving pleasure. While the 3-series has gotten bloated over the years, it is the 128i that most closely mirrors BMW's slogan, "The Ultimate Driving Machine."

2009 Chevrolet Corvette

Lease Rank #9
MSRP: $49,515
Fuel Economy: 15 city/25 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$861 / 39 month

Chevrolet Corvette Fun Fact:
For the money, there is no other car on the market to offer supercar levels of performance in such a user-friendly package. Now is the perfect time to lease a Crovette too, as in 39-month it's likely the next generation Corvette will just be debuting.

2009 Audi TT 2.0T Quattro Premium

Lease Rank #8
MSRP: $35,200
Fuel Economy: 18 city/ 24 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$668 / 39 month

Audi TT 2.0T Quattro Premium Fun Fact:
Are you the kind of person who likes to stick out in a crowd? Well, Audi might have just the ticket for you with its Audi Exclusive Program. This special-order system allows TT owners to pick one of seven additional custom colors ranging from "saddle brown" to "velvet purple."

2009 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast

Lease Rank #7
MSRP: $36,870
Fuel Economy: 17 city/24 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$676 / 39 month

Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Fun Fact:
While the redesigned 2009 370Z coupe with a slightly larger VQ series six-cylinder engine is stealing the headlines, there are still plenty of deals to be had on leftover versions of the 350Z roadster. Searching for a sexier droptop for the money is just a waste of time. 

2009 Honda S2000

Lease Rank #6
MSRP: $34,995
Fuel Economy: 18 city/25 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$607 / 39 month

Honda S2000 Fun Fact:
Do you like to participate in the driving process? This is not a sports car for the lazy; the engine is as hungry for revs as those vampires in the "Twilight" books are thirsty for blood. This is the last year this gem will be on the market.

2009 Volvo C70

Lease Rank #5
MSRP: $39,800
Fuel Economy: 18 city/27 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$686 / 39 month

Volvo C70 Fun Fact:
This is the perfect convertible for the utterly indecisive individual who just can't decide if they want the safety of a coupe or the open-air freedom of a convertible. The C70 gives you both. The magical origami act of the folding metal hardtop will impress your friends, too.  

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle S

Lease Rank #4
MSRP: $18,290
Fuel Economy: 20 city/ 29 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$492 / 39 month

Volkswagen New Beetle S Fun Fact:
Besides BMW/Mini, Volkswagen is the only manufacturer to offer free maintenance on its vehicles for three years or 36,000 miles. Mix in the standard fun-to-drive nature of the adorable VW Beetle and you have what amounts to a "can't lose" ownership proposition. It's easy on gas, too.  

2010 Ford Mustang GT

Lease Rank #3
MSRP: $27,995
Fuel Economy: 16 city/24 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$519 / 39 month

Ford Mustang GT Fun Fact:
If you have always thought about buying a cool American muscle car but have been put off in the past by the generally subpar interior, you absolutely must see the inside of the new 2010 Mustang. Not just improved, this interior is on par with Audi.

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4WD

Lease Rank #2
MSRP: $27,045
Fuel Economy: 15 city/19 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$508 / 39 month

Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4WD Fun Fact:
The fact that this rugged off-roader is the only Chrysler product to show a sales increase in 2009 is proof of the seemingly eternal appeal that the Jeep Wrangler enjoys. The Wrangler also boasts one of the most active owner groups and holds an annual off-road "Jeep Jamboree."

2009 Mini Cooper S

Lease Rank #1
MSRP: $23,100
Fuel Economy: 23 city/32 highway
Optimal Lease Payment:
$459/ 39 month

Mini Cooper S Fun Fact:
This is a car that everyone should own at least once in their life. The best part is that a Mini is just as fun to drive whether you buy a stripped-down model with a manual transmission or you splurge for $12,000 in options and "redwood red" leather seats.