Comments on: 2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Lease Rates – December 2009

By: G

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:41:47 +0000

@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.

By: bearsneedacoach

bearsneedacoach — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:40:54 +0000

any word on what will happen come Jan 4th with e350 programs re leases?

By: G

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:11:00 +0000

@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!

By: DZ

DZ — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:50:08 +0000

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

By: G

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:50:52 +0000

@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.

By: MDSKizot

MDSKizot — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:32:04 +0000

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

By: MDSKizot

MDSKizot — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:18:32 +0000

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.

By: JohnG

JohnG — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:44:07 +0000

@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.

By: G

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:07:34 +0000

@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.

By: G

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:51:35 +0000

@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.