2012 Mercedes-Benz Lease Rates – April 2012

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April numbers remain the same as March. There is some customer cash on the C-Class and E-Class listed on Edmunds.com. In addition, it looks like there’s a four-month “pull-ahead” program available on select vehicles. They are calling it the “4 Payment Loyalty Accelerator Program”. If you are looking to get out of your lease early, ask your dealer about this program.

Another interesting topic that was brought to my attention is in regards to the “Super Tier” or A1 tier. Typically, the top tier requires a credit score of about 700+. However, select models that have the “standard” money factor (.00225) have a “Super Tier”. This tier provides a discounted MF (.00195). However, in order to qualify, MBFS will look at your credit as a whole, not just your credit score.


Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 Mercedes C250 2dr Coupe
MSRP – $38,095
Sale Price – $36,550
Monthly – $455+ tax
RWG Rating – 85.2

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2012 Mercedes C300 4matic Sport 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00177 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 Sport 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00190 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 66% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C350 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 64% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes CL550 4matic 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes CLS550 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 Sport 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00169 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00175 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00177 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GL450 4matic
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate

24 Month – Residual 68% of MSRP – .00140 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00166 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes ML350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00191 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes ML350 BLUETEC
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes R350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes S550 4matic
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00136 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SL550 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SLK350 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

8 thoughts on “2012 Mercedes-Benz Lease Rates – April 2012”

  1. Anyone know if “Super Tier” base rates (.00195) can be combined with multiple security deposits (10 max, .00007 reduction each) and auto-pay (.0001 reduction) to get a .00115 rate?

  2. I think my current lease was a fantastic deal. I’m considering a new vehicle but think I’ll get the same deal.

    Current lease:

    2011 E350 BluTec

    24 months
    12000 miles per year
    $1500 due at signing

    Lease payment – $471 per mo

    I thought this was a good deal. Anya thoughts?

  3. My lease ends in June…
    09 C350 (every option except wheels) 460/mos
    49000 msrp
    42000 negotiated
    2000 drive off

    payoff will be about 23000

    Any recommendations?
    Would love to switch to Audi S5, but best deal outweighs my preferences 😉
    E350, C63 and sticking to C350 are all options, again looking for best bang for buck

    Thanks G,
    TB

    • Edmund’s is not showing any conquest cash on the S5 right now. There’s $750 lease cash and $1500 loyalty cash. Getting a good deal really depends on how much you can knock off the sticker price at this point. In my opinion, unless your situation is very unique and you qualify for a significant amount of discounts, Audi’s generally don’t lease very well. They are okay sometimes, but you are usually better off buying them.

      There is $2000 in loyalty cash on the E350 right now. But I don’t like the residual and money factor. You can probably go with MSDs and the auto debit program, that should bring the MF down a bit. I don’t know what the C63 looks like right now as a lease, but they usually aren’t very good. MB’s Pull-Ahead program is currently available, but could expire very soon (tomorrow is May). I would personally buyout the C350 you have and get extended warranty on it. It looks like you got the C350 during the summer when the C350 was the best MB lease around…it was a great deal back then. Anyway, if you are willing to look at Lexus and Infiniti, you might find something there in the M and the GS.

  4. thanks for your point of view 🙂
    didn’t think about buying out the c350…. but the irresponsible kid in me wants the new toy instead :p
    thanks again G, your site rules
    TB

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