My Take: You guessed it! Same insanely high money factors. Please refrain from asking me if your E-Class deals is a good deal. Anyone paying .00259 or higher MF is NOT getting a good deal, so you don’t need to bother asking. I’m not saying you shouldn’t get the car you love, I’m just saying you are overpaying.
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2010 Mercedes E-Class
2010 Mercedes E350 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00360 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00318 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00318 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E350 Luxury Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00315 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00270 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00270 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00304 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00259 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00259 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E350 Sport Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00315 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00270 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00270 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00304 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00259 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00259 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E550 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00360 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00318 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00318 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E550 Luxury Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00315 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00270 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00270 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E550 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00304 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00259 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00259 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E550 Sport Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00315 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00270 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00270 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00304 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00259 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00259 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor
2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Sedan
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor
Where do u guys think these numbers will be in the next couple months? My lease on an 07 E350 is up next month and I need to get a new car. I did some calculations and if I lease a new one, my payments will be around $730 for 36 months with $4000 down. But, if I purchase one, my payments will be $760 a month for 66 months with $10,000 down. What do u think I should do???
I wish I could get the same deal as I did back in 07 – 61% residual (15k), .00155 MF, and $5000 bellow sticker… Awww, the good ol’ days.
go BMW.. 5 series.. you’ll never go back to anything else again. Ever. Period.
@amir. I would purchase the E personally. It just makes more sense from a financial perspective if you ask me. The interest rate is much lower on a purchase it’s the better way to go. The E isn’t a very good lease right now, so I recommend avoiding it. MB should allow you to get off your lease without penalty right now if you lease is up within 90 months. They have this “pull-ahead” program where they waive remaining payments (up to 6 months) plus disposition fees, if you lease or purchase a new MB again. I’m not sure if I can accurately predict what MBFS will do with their E-Class lease rates. They could lower it to keep payments around the same ballpark (as the residual drops), or they could throw some cash at it towards the summer since their 2010 production year should be closing around that time. There is also a change they may keep things the same for a while, like they did with the GLK this past year. I know this doesn’t help, but lease rates changes are sometimes so random, its hard to predict sometimes.
Today I was in dealership and I was told that there is a cash intensive from manufacturer for customers who switch from 08 E350 to 2010 E350. Are you guys aware how much is the intensive if what they said is true? I asked the sales man but they did not give me any number.
G, do you ever get jaguar lease rates?
@ducho. I am not aware of this, but i can ask around. I think promotions like that to be a bit odd since its very selective. Generally, I do not see cash rebates like that.
@danny. rarely, if there’s a huge promo going on and there’s enough buzz about it, then maybe. for the most part jag lease rates are so bad, most people just buy them. Jags and Land Rovers are pretty much the same, half the time they will have you go to a 3rd party bank to lease because their captive bank’s rates are terrible.
@Amir,
Just got 2010 E350 Sedan, 4Matic. I don’t know how to figure leases with the MF and Residual%, but I think I got a sweet deal. 39 month lease, 0 down, 0 taxes, just first month payment and doc fees. $760 a month.
Thanks for the great site. Anybody know what the current acquisition fee is for the E Class Lease through MB Financial Services? Is it $795 or $1095? I am in Southern California if that is a consideration. Thanks.
I believe that right now because of the holiday promotion they are doing a 39 month lease with the same residual and base money factor as a 36 month. So it is like getting 3 months extra months depreciation free, since the residual value is the same.
39-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00270 base money factor on a 2010 Mercedes E350 Sport or Luxury Sedan
@MDSKizot. Welcome! the typical bank fee for MBFS is supposed to be $795. But a good chunk of the dealers mark it up by $300. I would insist on the $795 or try to trim that $300 off the sale price of the car. either way works.
Regardling the 39mo lease. It may be cheaper, but you will be paying registration costs for the 4th year and only get to drive the car an extra 3 months. Of course, you might be able to opt for the pull-ahead program that allows you to get off your lease up to 5-months in advance (on some vehicles). Something to think about if you plan to go with one of those unconventional lease terms.
Here is a thought — when lease numbers are bad — use mb rv values and pick a reasonable mf and cap cost. Figure your lease on your terms– come up with a payment and then on xmas eve or new years eve phone the monthly lease number in to a few dealers and see what happens. If you don’t mind going out of state — nyc mb dealers are pretty aggressive. If it meets your expectations get an email/fax confirming the numbers with sales mgr signature. You can check their inventory to id one you like and make the deal specific to a car on their lot. I like the E much more than the C –room issues — may try that in 2 years — of course the bmw 528ix would be on the list as well. Sat in one this week. WOW. DZ
@DZ. I concur with your strategy. I think for most cities with good number of competition, getting a C for invoice or less shouldn’t be too tough, SPECIALLY since we are nearing the end of the holiday season. Remember folks Jan 4th is the last day for most special offers that are going on now for most automakers. And yes, the E rocks and so does the 5-series. Me like both!
any word on what will happen come Jan 4th with e350 programs re leases?
@bear. unfortunately, i do not. But my best guess is that it will probably hover around the same since it’s a relatively new car. The GLK, when it came out earlier this year, held the same crappy money factor/residual combination for a long long time. It was just this month that the 4matic got a lower money factor, but still, not the best deal around.