2011 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – August 2010

Published 2010/08/112010/08/17 by G

My Take: Looks like MB decided to drop their money factors on some of the 2011 Cs this month. That’s great news for those who stuck it out until this month. I think the rates could use some more dropping before taking the plunge though. I know you always run the runs of losing residual value, but I think the MF could use some dropping. MBZ is also known to throw cash rebates at their cars during holiday seasons, so I think we might see something sweet this coming Winter. Of course, this is all speculation, so don’t flame me if I am wrong. But do praise me if I am right!!

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2011 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – July 2010

Published 2010/07/112010/07/14 by G

logo_benz My Take: I know you are going to ask me about the 2010 numbers and the only answer I have for you right now is that I don’t have them. Please refer to the June numbers if you are curious. The 2011 numbers are BAD, so leasing a 2010 is probably in your best interest right now since dealers will be more inclined to discount them over the 2011s. I would at least wait until Fall before you begin to see improvements on 2011s numbers.

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Demystifying the Marketing Ad

Published 2010/06/072010/06/09 by G

Many of you have probably seen TV/Internet advertisements promoting “incredibly cheap” lease payments on premium vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Infiniti (to name a few). I am also willing to bet that many of you – who otherwise wouldn’t be in the market for a new car – were probably enticed by those ads as well. If those low payments have peaked your interest then some marketing guru just earned their paycheck.

These ads have one simple goal – to get you interested. Does it mean it’s that cheap? In most cases, it’s not. In the world of auto leasing, potential lessee must understand two things… 1) The less you put down, the better. After all, you have to return your car at lease end, so why give away so much of your hard-earned money? 2) Options, fees and individual tax situations can change the deal from a seemingly “good deal” to a “bad”one.

Lets examine Mercedes Benz’s “Special Lease” offer on the C300 Sport…

The ad states a $349/mo lease payment, exclusive of sales tax. In Los Angeles county, we pay around 10% tax. So that $349/mo payment, its more like $390/mo. Next, we have the obligatory “first month” payment, which is due at signing. Then, the deal requires that you “contribute” roughly $3000, to bring down the payments to that “$349/mo” range. Now lets talk fees. More often than not, the bank will charge you an acquisition fee, in this case, it is $795. This fee covers the processing fee of applying for a lease loan and it typically covers the GAP insurance as well. I say typically because not all banks offer that (i.e. Toyota require that you pay extra). At most MBZ dealerships, the bank fee is usually bumped to $1095 (a $300 mark-up) for the bank acquisition. Is that legal? Yup, it sure is. Dealers are allowed to impose any fees they want and they can also mark up the money factor, therefore, it is your job to filter out the phony ones from the legitimate ones.

In the end, your out-of-pocket will end up being roughly $4200 due at signing. Also keep in mind that ad doesn’t include sales tax on the fees you are paying, DMV registration, county and state fees. In the end, you would be looking at $5000 out of pocket, $349/mo + tax. Not as good as it used to sound, does it?

The Right Way to Lease

The proper way to lease a vehicle is not too different from buying a car. You have to negotiate a sale price. Do not negotiate payments unless you know what how much you SHOULD be paying. Payment negotiation should be left to those who have pre-calculated their payments in advance. If you are relatively new to leasing, try breaking down the numbers one by one so you know what you are paying for. For more information check out my Guide To Auto Leasing.

2010 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – June 2010

Published 2010/06/072010/06/08 by G

logo_benz My Take: Numbers are unchanged from last month, which were pretty much the same as the month before. I think there’s going to be a rate change for July/August so if you don’t like the quotes you are getting now, I would wait to see what July has to offer. There are a few models worth looking at due to the low money factor. These include: CLS550, ML450 Hybrid and to an extent, the SLK300 and SLK350.

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2010 Mercedes E550 Coupe

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2010 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – May 2010

Published 2010/05/122010/05/12 by G

logo_benz My Take: Sorry to dump all the MBZ numbers in one post. I figure this would be the quickest way to get the info to you in one shot. It’s going to take some time to sort out, but at least everything right in front of you. There has been a drop in residuals on most MBZs so the bank adjusted their money factors to keep the payments similar to last months. If you where paying around $479 a month for a C300 Sport, you would be looking at around $478 this month. Other notable changes are the residuals on the popular E-Class and GLK. There isn’t any cash available right now, but good discounts can be had, so don’t feel too discouraged by the lack of rebates.

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

Published 2010/04/162010/04/16 by G

logo_benz My Take: GLK 4matic and maybe some of the MLs look good to me this month (which is pretty much the same thing as last month). I really want a GLK, but I really don’t want to pay more than what I pay now ($424). I remember the days where I was getting shafted by BMWFS, paying $550 a month on a 3-series. Never again.

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2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class Lease Rates – April 2010

Published 2010/04/162010/04/16 by G

logo_benz My Take: Good news! C-Class numbers remain unchanged from March and E-Class Money Factors have dropped from last month. Sucks for those who pulled the trigger last month, but great news for those of you that held out for a cheaper lease. Things are tough in the auto biz still so there are deals to be had. The E-Class is ubber popular right now, but that shouldn’t stop them from giving you a good deal on it. What I would like to see by June is improved MF and some cash on the C350, just like last year. That deal was just awesome.

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2010 Mercedes C-Class

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2010 Mercedes E-Class

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2010 Mercedes Benz S, SLK Lease Rates – March 2010

Published 2010/03/162010/03/16 by G

logo_benz My Take: SLK300 looks might good right now, just in time for the spring and summer season! Residual is BETTER than the TT and there is practically only about a buck worth of interest per payment. Can’t beat that! If you are considering the TT or any other luxury roaster, you should seriously consider the SLK.

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2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class Lease Rates – April 2010

2010 Mercedes Benz S, SLK Lease Rates – March 2010