2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – December 2009

logo_benzMy Take: As expected, the C-Class lease rates remain the same as November’s numbers. Still a good lease, remember that invoice is fairly easy to get in markets with a fair amount of competition. I would definitely advice shooting way below that and see if you can pull it off ($1000-2000 below invoice). I have listed the C300 Sport on the List for this month to give you an idea as to how much your payments would be.

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2010 Mercedes C-Class

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00130 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00095 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00095 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00124 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00089 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00089 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00130 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00095 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00095 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00124 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00089 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00089 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00190 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00155 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – November 2009

logo_benzMy Take: Wow, damn MBFS for making do this on a Friday night! Regardless, I couldn’t skip town without posting the latest (and greatest) stuff that MB has come out with this month. The C-Class got a big drop (for the most part) in the Money Factor department this month with the residual values staying intacted. I don’t have to explain to you why this is a good thing. If you have to ask me why, I would recommend you to take a visit to the Leasing 101 section of this website.

I’m really digging the C-Class this month. Specially the C300s, not so much the C350 and C63. They are highly recommended since you are going from a 4.2% interest rate down to a 2.2% interest without a drop in residual value. That pretty much spells savings right there. I will probably put the C300 on The List when I return, so feel free to begin your dealer inquires on the C this month.

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2010 Mercedes C-Class

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00130 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00095 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00095 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00124 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00089 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00089 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00130 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00095 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00095 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00124 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00089 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00089 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00190 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00155 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00155 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz C, CL, CLS Lease Rates – October 2009

logo_benzMy Take: 2010 C-Class remains unchanged since September. I do like the lease rates on these rides, but it all depends on the type of discount you are able to get. I would personally shoot for a nice 10% off the MSRP and see which dealer is willing to swing that. Is it likely? Probably not (invoice might be more likely), but it never hurts to try.

THe CL-Class looks as unappealing as usual, so feel free to give it a pass for the month. Ditto on the CLS.

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2010 Mercedes C-Class

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00198 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00163 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00163 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00198 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00163 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00163 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL-Class

2010 Mercedes CL550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00267 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00232 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00232 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL65 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS-Class

2010 Mercedes CLS550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – September 2009

logo_benzMy Take: For those who waited on the 2010 C-Class last month, you just saved yourself some cash. The residual value on the C stayed the same (GOOD) and the money factor dropped 0.00035 points for practically all trims in the 36 and 48 month terms (except the C63, which is expected). The drop of the money factors saves you about $21 per month. The Lease Calculator rates a C300 Sport with Premium 2 package (sold at invoice) at 1.32 rating, which is just “Average”. This means, there’s room to go down, but it won’t kill you if you really want it. Remember, this is contingent on you getting at least invoice as the sale price and paying your usual $2000 (or so) inception fees.

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2010 Mercedes C-Class

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00198 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00163 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00163 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00198 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00163 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00163 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – August 2009

logo_benzMy Take: Looks like the 2010 C-Class has arrived for those who have been eagerly awaiting it’s arrival. Numbers look okay I guess. Nothing to sing about in all honesty. You can probably expect some discounting, but nothing like that past few months. In all honesty, I was expect much worse since they just arrived. I would probably wait a little bit to see if the MF drops a bit more. I personally like them in the lower .00100s instead of the high .00100s. However, if you REALLY must have a C-Class, it probably won’t kill you to get it this month, you will probably have to negotiate a bit harder, that’s all.

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2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00208 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00208 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00198 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00198 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00198 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00208 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00208 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00198 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00198 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00198 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00208 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00208 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor

09 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – July 2009

logo_benzMy Take: Well, don’t say I didn’t warn ya. Here’s the bad news, the $2000 is gone. The good news is that I think you can do no worse than invoice. The C350 still retains it’s good old money factor from June (which is the same as May, April, March and possibly February). Certainly more expensive, but definitely not horrible. I know the good old MB dealers are going to hate me for saying this, but I think you can do a little better than invoice in areas with solid competition due to the fact that MBs have holdbacks. Now lets get into the C300. The C300 got a major MF deduction in order to offset the 2% loss in residual value. How does that compare to last month you ask? You save almost $30 per month, which translates to about $1000 in your pocket. Cool huh? So this month, I’m going to pimp the C300 Sport instead. Check out the new LIST for some sample payment calculations.

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2009 Mercedes C-Class

2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00075 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00075 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00091 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00091 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00075 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00075 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00091 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00091 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00089 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00084 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00084 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00395 base money factor

Deals on the Mercedes CLKs

As you know, I’ve pimping the Mercedes models quite a bit these last few months. From the C350, one of the best deals in recent memory, to the CLKs, a model on clearance due to the arrival of the new E-Class’ coupes. Back in April 2009, there were some very informative comments from Dr J regarding leasing a CLK550. (April CLK rates) In his post, he indicated $7500 in lease support cash. Imagine that! When it was all said and done, Dr J got himself into a CLK550 (that’s the V8 model with a MSRP of over $60k) for roughly $556 a month (after taxes) with $0 down. There are folks out there leasing G37s, 335i for that kind of money. Sure, in order to get this low of a payment you have to get into a longer term lease. But that’s not a big deal since luxury brands such as MB offer four-year warranties.

Now fast-forward to June/July 2009 and it seems like those deals will continue until supplies run out. If you have $500-$600 per month and don’t mind getting into a longer 48 month lease, I encourage you to visit your local MB dealer. These cars are great lease-to-buy models as well, so even if you don’t like leasing, you should consider it due to the incentives available. Just look at Aaron’s latest post at the Dealerplace! He’s practically admitting what we’ve suspected all along! If you are new to leasing, be sure to read up on all of the posts in the Leasing 101 section. Getting educated saves you money.

If you are a Southern California resident, feel free to give Aaron a call or send him an email. You can find his contact information here. For those who don’t, you can use the Yahoo! Auto Quotes to get some numbers from dealers near you.

09 Mercedes Benz C-Class Lease Rates – June 2009

logo_benzMy Take: Who wants a C350? You DO! Forget the C300s, there is $2000 marketing cash on the C350s until 6/30 and the money factor/residuals are STILL the same. I was hammering about in February, and like a broken record, I will tell you again…GET THE C350! To encourage you to get into the C350, I will refuse to answer any C300 questions for the remainder of the month! If you are in So Cal, hit up Aaron over at Dealerplace and tell him you want the car at $2000 under invoice. That’s it. Expect to pay around $2k at drive-off and your payments should be under $500 if stick to 36/48 months. Just read the comments in the forums or in last month’s C-Class post to get an idea as to what others have found. Now, if only they would drop the MF on the C63, that would make me REALLY happy.

At Invoice At MSRP
Make/Model Invoice MSRP 36-month 48-month 36-month 48-month
09 Mercedes C350 Sport $37,145 $39,875 $525* $470** $604* $529**

NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:

  • Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) due at signing.
  • Local Taxes not included.
  • 24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
  • All cars are stock, without any options.
  • No rebates/incentives applied

2009 Mercedes C-Class

2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00165 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00165 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00125 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00125 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00165 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00165 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00215 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00125 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00125 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00089 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00084 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00084 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes C63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00395 base money factor