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 Benz CL, CLS, R, S, SLK Lease Rates – December 2009

logo_benzMy Take: My wife decided that her favorite MB is the CL. She bounced around between the CLS and the CL, but in the end, she thought the styling of the CL was more appealing to her. That’s rather strange considering she doesn’t like 2-door vehicles. LOL. Anyway, some minor changes on the lease rates here, but for the most part, the same. The CLS550 gets s drop in money factor and that’s about it. Word of advice, anything that has a 0.00200 MF or higher and low residual should be avoided.

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2010 Mercedes CL-Class

2010 Mercedes CL550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL65 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS-Class

2010 Mercedes CLS550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00256 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00221 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00221 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R-Class

2010 Mercedes R320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00142 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00107 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00107 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S-Class

2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00186 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00151 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00151 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S63
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S65
24-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes SLK-Class

2010 Mercedes SLK300
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .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 SLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes SLK55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes Benz CL, CLS, R, S, SLK Lease Rates – November 2009

logo_benzMy Take: Not reall feeling the rest of the 2010 MB line up. Either the residuals are too high low or the the MF is too low high…or both. Sad to say, but feel free to skip these this month. You aren’t really missing much.

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2010 Mercedes CL-Class

2010 Mercedes CL550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL65 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS-Class

2010 Mercedes CLS550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R-Class

2010 Mercedes R320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00142 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00107 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00107 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S-Class

2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00208 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00173 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00173 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00186 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00151 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00151 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S63
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S65
24-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes SLK-Class

2010 Mercedes SLK300
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .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 SLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00355 base money factor

2010 Mercedes SLK55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00390 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00355 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00355 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .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 CL, CLS, R, S Lease Rates – August 2009

logo_benzMy Take: The remaining 2010 MY Mercedes models are nothing to sing about this month. Low residual, high money factor pretty much puts them out of the auto leasing landscape. What is notable, however, is the presence of a Hybrid in the S-Class lineup. Looks like MB has decided to join Lexus in the luxury Hybrid market. I still wouldn’t lease them though.

UPDATE: CLS models are getting $3000 cash towards a purchase this month.

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2010 Mercedes CL-Class

2010 Mercedes CL550 4matic
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 37% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CL65 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R-Class

2010 Mercedes R320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .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 S-Class

2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid
24-month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 26% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S63
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor

2010 Mercedes S65
24-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor

09 Mercedes Benz R, S, G Lease Rates – July 2009

logo_benzMy Take: This is like my list of rejected Mercedes Benz leases for the month. Some models try (like the S550), but for the most part they don’t try hard enough. I guess you could try leasing a S550 4matic, which looks like the better option in this whole list, but why? If you have the money to be looking at a S-Class, why just buy it?

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2009 Mercedes R

2009 Mercedes R320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes S

2009 Mercedes S550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00275 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00163 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00163 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes S550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00275 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00108 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00108 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes S600
24-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 25% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes S63
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes S65
24-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 30% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 25% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes G

2009 Mercedes G550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00395 base money factor

2009 Mercedes G55 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00395 base money factor

09 Mercedes Benz ML, R Lease Rates – May 2009

logo_benzMy 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.

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