My Take: It has become pretty clear that MB does not want their cars back within 24 months anymore, so their best leases are going for either 36 months or 48. For the E-Class this month, you’ll notice that the 24-month leases have gotten hit with a 2% residual value drop while the 36 and the 48 month rates have stayed pretty much the same as last month. You will also notice a slight increase in the money factor (.00014) for the 4matic sedans. My recommendation would be to do a “Lease-to-Buy” on the E350 Lux or Sport, no money down, just inception fees. Another thing is to keep in mind is that they have redesigned the E-Class for the 2010 model year, I don’t have to tell you what that means.
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At Invoice | At MSRP | |||||
Make/Model | Invoice | MSRP | 36-month | 48-month | 36-month | 48-month |
09 Mercedes E350 Luxury | $50,351 | $54,075 | $765* | $633** | $870* | $711** |
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 E-Class
2009 Mercedes E320 BlueTec
24-month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00350 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00285 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00285 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E350 Luxury
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00075 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00018 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00018 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00044 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00044 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E350 Sport
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00075 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00018 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00018 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E350 Sport 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00044 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00044 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E550
24-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00075 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00018 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00018 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E550 4matic
24-month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .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 E63 AMG
24-month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00225 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00225 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00225 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E350 4matic Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00090 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00030 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00030 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor
2009 Mercedes E63 4matic Wagon
24-month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00430 base money factor
36-month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00395 base money factor
48-month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00395 base money factor
60-month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00395 base money factor
“Another thing is to keep in mind is that they have redesigned the E-Class for the 2010 model year, I don’t have to tell you what that means.”
I’m a noob and need a clue. Does it mean the residual of the 2009 will take a bit hit soon? Or some killer deals on the 2009 will be available soon? Thanks!
The residual takes a hit every couple months, no mystery there. However, when a redesigned model comes out, there is a tendency for dealers and manufacturers to sweeten the incentives so they can move remaining inventory. It happened last year with the Acura TLs, TSXs and it’s happening with the MB CLKs. Wouldn’t be too surprised to see the E’s do the same. Gosh, I really want a Benz right now. LOL. Maybe I’ll put up my G37 for a lease assumption.
WAY too high. Have to be kidding me…plus 2010 coming out.
yeah, no way i’d lease a e350 for 633+tax a month. LOL.
G, do you have rate for E-class June 09?
they are coming, i’ll probably get it posted tomorrow.