My Take: I thought I’d share a funny little thing I noticed while looking over the prices of the C300 Sport sedan. The 2008 C300 Sport’s base price starts at $31,600 while the 2009 C300 Sport’s base price starts at $32,900. From what I understand, nothing’s changed between the two model years, at least, nothing immediately noticeable. It just fascinates me how manufacturers keep bumping up the price tag every year (and I’m not even counting destination fees here). At this rate, the C-Class will cost about $40k base price by 2015. So much for “entry-level” luxury sedan. LOL. Anyway, the rates look slightly better than December 2008 thanks to a lower money factor and only a small 2% drop on residual. As for the rest of the Mercs, I’m very surprised to see the GL, ML, R and SLKs showing decent lease rates in January. Heck, I’m surprised to see any lease support at all coming from these guys.
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| At Invoice | At MSRP | |||||
| Make/Model | Invoice | MSRP | 24-month | 36-month | 24-month | 36-month |
| 09 Mercedes C300 Sport | $31,472 | $33,775 | $530 | $458 | $630 | $526 |
NOTE: Estimates assuming the following conditions:
- Inception fees (1st month payment, DMV, doc fee, bank fee, tire tax and possible security deposit) will be paid at signing.
- Local Taxes not included.
- 24-month/15k and 36-month/15k terms.
- All cars are stock, without any options.
2009 Mercedes Benz January Lease Rates
2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00165 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00165 base money factor
2009 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00160 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00160 base money factor
2009 Mercedes C300 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00165 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00165 base money factor
2009 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00160 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00160 base money factor
2009 Mercedes C350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00300 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00265 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00265 base money factor
2009 Mercedes GL450
24-month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00120 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00095 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00095 base money factor
2009 Mercedes ML320 CDI 4WD SUV
24-month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00180 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00120 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00120 base money factor
2009 Mercedes R350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00200 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00175 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00175 base money factor
2009 Mercedes SLK300
24-month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00045 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00045 base money factor
2009 Mercedes SLK350
24-month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00045 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00045 base money factor
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