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

Published 2010/03/122010/03/12 by G

logo_benz My 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.

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2010 Mercedes G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – February 2010

Published 2010/02/112010/02/11 by G

logo_benz My Take: Looks like the G, GL and GLK went back to sucking. The only “bright” spot would be the ML350, which has a decent residual and a decent money factor. Despite this, check in with your local Benz dealer and see how much of a discount they are willing to give you. This should at least give you an idea as to what kind pf payment range you would be looking at. As I mentioned in a previous Benz post, VJ says that AMBASSADOR numbers are out AKA Employee Discount, so they might be rolling that out to some customers.

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2010 Mercedes G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – December 2009

Published 2009/12/08 by G

logo_benz My Take: For the most part, the lease rates for these SUVs have stayed the same. The only expection, as Barry mentioned, is the GLK350 going up to .00253 from last month’s .00213. The AWD version still retains the lower MF however, which is good. Personally, I wouldn’t get an SUV unless it was AWD. The ML is still a great lease right now, so I highly recommend it if you are looking into if you are able to get $10k off the MSRP. MB is really trying to move their cars, so don’t be afraid. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what they are willing to offer you.

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2010 Mercedes Benz G, GL, GLK, ML Lease Rates – November 2009

Published 2009/11/06 by G

logo_benz My Take: YES! The GLK FINALLY GOT A DROP IN MF! Nothing too significant, but better than nothing. The MLs are also getting MF drops, making it a pretty sweet deal. Recently Brian got a pretty good deal on the ML that VJ had difficulty replicating. However, I got an email from VJ yesterday stating that there might be enough rebates and programs out there that could drop the price a whopping $10k (as Brian had indicated). Of course, without any one else being able to pull this off yet, I would approach this deal with some caution. Certainly there are some deals to be had on the ML, just not 100% sure if all of you can tap into that. Just know that the possibility is there and going to the dealer and requesting $10k off MSRP might get you somewhere.

One a different note, I’d like to remind all newcomers that the Lease Rates get posted as I find them. There really isn’t a “request” system here. I find, I post. The requests forum is mostly for me to keep an eye out on some particular vehicles, but I make no guarantees. I tell you this so that you don’t get too disappointed when I tell you that “I don’t have them”. This is how it is with lease rates, they are just hard to come by.

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2010 Mercedes Benz ML, R Lease Rates – October 2009

Published 2009/10/15 by G

logo_benz My 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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2009/2010 Mercedes Benz ML, R, CLK, SL, SLK Lease Rates – September 2009

Published 2009/09/08 by G

logo_benz My 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 Benz ML Lease Rates – August 2009

Published 2009/08/112009/10/15 by G

logo_benz UPDATE: PURCHASE CASH for MLs is $3000. My Take: B and I were discussion how MB comes up with their lease rates yesterday. The conclusion? We have no idea. Just look how the ML350 24-month money factor, how arbitrary is that? Since when did MB start making 24-lease rates looks semi-attractive? I’ve always pegged them as more of a 36,39,48 month lease type of car. Anyway, the residual values still stink on the 24-month terms anyway, so it’s not like it really matters. Overall, 2010 MLs are not recommended unless you plan to buy them. MBFS 3.9% financing is available for up to 66 months and 2.9% financing for 66 months on the 2009 model.

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09 Mercedes Benz ML Lease Rates – July 2009

Published 2009/07/17 by G

logo_benz My Take: The MF on the ML350 and ML350 4matic are solid. But, the residual values are a bit too low. Still, not a terrible lease for the most part due to the $2000 lease cash that lasts through the end of July. This is also a great candidate for lease-end purchase since the MF is lower than the APR you can get should you decide to finance a purchase. Just remember that the remining payoff would need to be paid off in full or financed at a relatively low APR in order to make this worthwhile. What I would suggest doing is leasing the car first and put a way an extra few hundred bucks a month away every month to use towards the payoff at lease end. Should you choose to buy the car out, you can payoff a huge portion of that payoff, thus reducing the amount you financed at lease end. If you decide you don’t want to buy it out, no big deal, you just saved nearly $10k since you had been putting away some money every month for the last four years.

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