My Take: Alright everyone, this is the last set of lease rates I have for now. I will in the Bay Area this weekend so my ability respond to your questions will be limited. I will post more rates if any of them show up between now and Friday, but until then, I hope what we currently have will hold you guys over until I return.
Before I leave for the long weekend, I want to leave you all with a few thoughts for the month of May. Mercedes Benz is having some SERIOUSLY attractive leases right now. I have been hammering about the C350 (over the C300) for about 3 months now and I will continue to do so until I see the numbers get worse. I would get a C350 myself if I could get someone to assume my lease on the G37, but is unlikely to happen any time soon. I don’t know how much longer MB Financial will keep things up, so in on it while the getting is good. Also look into the CLK since it will be discontinued; Probably due to the fact that the E-Class will also come in coupe form. The 2010 E-Class is currently being unveiled from dealership to dealership across the US. As a matter of fact, they are unveiling it tomorrow night at the Mercedes Benz of Long Beach from 5pm to 8pm. If you are in the area, stop by and check it out. I will try to make if I can find the time. If you go, be sure to chat with our Dealerplace contact, Aaron McCroskey. He’s a good guy and will answer all your questions regarding MB cars. If you in the market for a BMW and you are also in So Cal, be sure to speak with Dave Persaud, he’s a good guy too. Lastly, Michael Stewart is the guy for all Lexus shoppers in El Paso, Texas and surrounding areas. Very informative and always willing to help. Whether you email or call, I am positive they will offer you great service. I’m also working on a couple internet sales guys from Infiniti so I will keep you posted on those.
Now, as for the MLs and the R. Stick with the ML350 4WD since it has the best money factor. You could go with the ML320, but there just aren’t many of those to choose from on most lots. Always make sure you are prepared before talking to your dealer. Have a payment range in mind, a sale price in mind and inquire about all inception fees. If you come prepared, you will make it easier on the dealer as well since they don’t have to go back and forth with you.
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2009 Mercedes G
2009 Mercedes ML320 CDI 4WD SUV
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00185 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00147 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00147 base money factor
2009 Mercedes ML350 4WD SUV
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00067 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00067 base money factor
2009 Mercedes ML350 RWD SUV
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00094 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00094 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes ML550 4WD SUV
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00220 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00280 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00280 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD SUV
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00052 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00052 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00175 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00175 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor