2010 Mercedes Benz G, GL, GLK, ML, R Lease Rates – March 2010

logo_benzMy Take: Nothing really stands out as a “WOW” this month. Numbers have come down on some models (like the GLK350), so it may be a good time to drop by your MBZ dealer and check things out. I remember when the GLK numbers were down right insulting, now they are more civilized. The rest of the bunch aren’t too bad, just avoid the ones with 0.00200+ money factors and you’ll be in good shape.

On a different note, MBZ sales are dragging according the Dave Persaud, who recently went over to MBZ of Long Beach from LB BMW. The situation is so bad right now that switching industries isn’t out of the question. Maybe right now is the time to move in and take advantage of some of the better deals out there (I’m really digging the C-Class right now as a lease). I personally hope him (and others like him) stick around, but the auto industry as a whole is really suffering due to unemployement and the overall state of the economy.

2010 Mercedes G-Class

2010 Mercedes G550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes G55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL-Class

2010 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec Diesel
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL450
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00254 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00209 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00209 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK-Class

2010 Mercedes GLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00239 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00204 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00204 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00305 base money factor

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2010 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00218 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00183 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00183 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML-Class

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTec Diesel
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00185 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00150 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00150 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00168 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00133 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00133 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00125 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00060 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R-Class

2010 Mercedes R320 BlueTec Diesel
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00340 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00305 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00305 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00305 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00166 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00131 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00131 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00305 base money factor

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2010 Mercedes G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – February 2010

logo_benzMy Take: Looks like the G, GL and GLK went back to sucking. The only “bright” spot would be the ML350, which has a decent residual and a decent money factor. Despite this, check in with your local Benz dealer and see how much of a discount they are willing to give you. This should at least give you an idea as to what kind pf payment range you would be looking at. As I mentioned in a previous Benz post, VJ says that AMBASSADOR numbers are out AKA Employee Discount, so they might be rolling that out to some customers.

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2010 Mercedes G-Class

2010 Mercedes G550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes G55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL-Class

2010 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec Diesel
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL450
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00254 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00209 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00209 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK-Class

2010 Mercedes GLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00335 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00300 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00300 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00312 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00277 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00277 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML-Class

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTec Diesel
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00216 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00181 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00181 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00194 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00159 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00159 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00191 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00105 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00330 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00365 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00330 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00330 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00330 base money factor

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2010 Mercedes G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – December 2009

logo_benzMy Take: For the most part, the lease rates for these SUVs have stayed the same. The only expection, as Barry mentioned, is the GLK350 going up to .00253 from last month’s .00213. The AWD version still retains the lower MF however, which is good. Personally, I wouldn’t get an SUV unless it was AWD. The ML is still a great lease right now, so I highly recommend it if you are looking into if you are able to get $10k off the MSRP. MB is really trying to move their cars, so don’t be afraid. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what they are willing to offer you.

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2010 Mercedes G-Class

2010 Mercedes G550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes G55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL-Class

2010 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00180 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00135 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00135 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL450
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00169 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00124 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00124 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00262 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00217 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00217 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK-Class

2010 Mercedes GLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00288 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00253 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00253 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00248 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00213 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00213 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML-Class

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00131 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00096 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00096 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00089 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00054 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00054 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00070 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00035 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00035 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – November 2009

logo_benzMy Take: YES! The GLK FINALLY GOT A DROP IN MF! Nothing too significant, but better than nothing. The MLs are also getting MF drops, making it a pretty sweet deal. Recently Brian got a pretty good deal on the ML that VJ had difficulty replicating. However, I got an email from VJ yesterday stating that there might be enough rebates and programs out there that could drop the price a whopping $10k (as Brian had indicated). Of course, without any one else being able to pull this off yet, I would approach this deal with some caution. Certainly there are some deals to be had on the ML, just not 100% sure if all of you can tap into that. Just know that the possibility is there and going to the dealer and requesting $10k off MSRP might get you somewhere.

One a different note, I’d like to remind all newcomers that the Lease Rates get posted as I find them. There really isn’t a “request” system here. I find, I post. The requests forum is mostly for me to keep an eye out on some particular vehicles, but I make no guarantees. I tell you this so that you don’t get too disappointed when I tell you that “I don’t have them”. This is how it is with lease rates, they are just hard to come by.

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2010 Mercedes G-Class

2010 Mercedes G550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes G55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL-Class

2010 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00180 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00135 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00135 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL450
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00169 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00124 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00124 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GL550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00262 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00217 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00217 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK-Class

2010 Mercedes GLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00248 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00213 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00213 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00248 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00213 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00213 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML-Class

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00131 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00096 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00096 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00089 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00054 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00054 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00070 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00035 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00035 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz ML, R Lease Rates – October 2009

logo_benzMy Take: The R-Class is a very “market-specific” vehicle, so its not for everyone. As you can see, the lease rates prove that. Personally, I’d rather get into a ML350 than the R350 since it has a better residual and better money factor. Speaking of the ML, I’m digging the ML350 4matic this month. 50% residual, .00102 is a decent combination. Not great, but decent. This is MB we’re talking about, so don’t expect to see super high residuals.

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2010 Mercedes ML-Class

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00059 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00124 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00124 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00082 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00102 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00102 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R-Class

2010 Mercedes R320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00158 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00123 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00123 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor

2009/2010 Mercedes Benz ML, R, CLK, SL, SLK Lease Rates – September 2009

logo_benzMy Take: I’ve picked out some of the following models as “decent” leases for the month. As usual, the leases with high residual values (.00200+) should be avoided. Those above .00100 may need some MSDs to make them a bit more affordable. Residual values for all Mercedes Benz are typically fairly low, so don’t expect any crazy-cheap leases. Don’t forget to do a little shopping for comparable models from other brands to see if its worth the extra cash to be seen in a Benz.

Here are some of the notable models you should probably look into:

ML350, ML350 4matic, R350, CLK Convertibles, SL550 and non-AMG SLKs.

I might consider doing away with “THE LIST” since there haven’t been CAN’T-MISS deals lately. The 2009 E-Class, 2009 3-series, 2009 Acura TL and 2009 C350 were probably the best all-around deals this year. Other honorable mentions are the G37, Accord and Camry. As you can see, most of the better deals occured in the 1st half of the year (which I consider the best time to lease), so you probably won’t be seeing great deals on the 2010 until sometime next year.

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2010 Mercedes ML

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTEC
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00059 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00124 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00124 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00082 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00102 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00102 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R

2010 Mercedes R320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00385 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00158 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00123 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00123 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes CLK

2009 MODELS

2009 Mercedes CLK350 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes CLK350 Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00118 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00118 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00118 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes CLK550 Coupe
24-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes CLK550 Convertible
24-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00118 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00118 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00118 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SL

2009 Mercedes SL550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00050 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00020 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00020 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SL600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 22% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 24% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00420 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 25% | .00385 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 22% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SLK

2009 Mercedes SLK300
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00097 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00082 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00082 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00158 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00123 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00123 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00385 base money factor

2009 Mercedes SLK55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .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 Benz ML Lease Rates – August 2009

logo_benzUPDATE: PURCHASE CASH for MLs is $3000. My Take: B and I were discussion how MB comes up with their lease rates yesterday. The conclusion? We have no idea. Just look how the ML350 24-month money factor, how arbitrary is that? Since when did MB start making 24-lease rates looks semi-attractive? I’ve always pegged them as more of a 36,39,48 month lease type of car. Anyway, the residual values still stink on the 24-month terms anyway, so it’s not like it really matters. Overall, 2010 MLs are not recommended unless you plan to buy them. MBFS 3.9% financing is available for up to 66 months and 2.9% financing for 66 months on the 2009 model.

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2010 Mercedes ML-Class

2010 Mercedes ML350 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00059 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00237 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00237 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00082 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00209 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00209 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor

09 Mercedes Benz ML Lease Rates – July 2009

logo_benzMy Take: The MF on the ML350 and ML350 4matic are solid. But, the residual values are a bit too low. Still, not a terrible lease for the most part due to the $2000 lease cash that lasts through the end of July. This is also a great candidate for lease-end purchase since the MF is lower than the APR you can get should you decide to finance a purchase. Just remember that the remining payoff would need to be paid off in full or financed at a relatively low APR in order to make this worthwhile. What I would suggest doing is leasing the car first and put a way an extra few hundred bucks a month away every month to use towards the payoff at lease end. Should you choose to buy the car out, you can payoff a huge portion of that payoff, thus reducing the amount you financed at lease end. If you decide you don’t want to buy it out, no big deal, you just saved nearly $10k since you had been putting away some money every month for the last four years.

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2009 Mercedes ML

2009 Mercedes ML320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes ML350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00077 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00077 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00050 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00050 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00220 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00280 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00280 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor