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2012 Mercedes-Benz Lease Rates – December 2011

MB numbers remain the same as last month. The C250 coupe is getting a lot of attention lately. The residual value is so high, it really helps offset the high money factor. Dealers have been selling the car for about 4-5% off MSRP. Keep in mind that you can get the car at 7% off MSRP via European delivery, which may or may not be worth it depending on your preference. If you can make a short vacation out of it, picking up your car in Europe wouldn’t be such a bad thing, specially when you can get an extra 2-3% off the sticker price. Another HUGE perk I’d like to point out is the $2000 loyalty cash that is available to those of you with active MBFS loans. Check out my calculation below for an example of what payments would look like in a “best case” scenario (without having to pick the car up in Europe).


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 Sport Coupe
MSRP – $45,710
Sale Price – $41,784 ($2000 loyalty cash applied)
Monthly – $485+ tax
RWG Rating – 92.7

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2012 Mercedes C300 4matic Sport 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 Sport 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00154 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 54% of MSRP – .00146 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00162 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00167 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GL450 4matic
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes ML350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00155 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 – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes S550 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00112 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SL550 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

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

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2012 Mercedes-Benz Lease Rates – November 2011

This month’s MB numbers look decent. I’m not seeing any rebates on the C250 on Edmunds this month, but the lease rates look better than usual. The average discount on TrueCar for the SoCal region is about 5% off MSRP, which isn’t all that great. However, you can get 7% off MSRP if you opt for the European Delivery program. This might be a good option if you’ve been itching for an European vacation and couldn’t find an excuse, until now.

The following information about the European Delivery option was taken from Edmunds.com:

Mercedes-Benz European Delivery Program is availables to customers who take delivery of a new vehicle in Germany. European Delivery Program includes 7% discount off total vehicle MSRP (excluding AMG models), One night’s hotel accommodations in one of 14 luxurious hotels, MBUSA personal travel concierge service for hotel and airline reservations, breakfast or lunch at the Sindelfingen Delivery Center restaurant, two taxi coupons for ride from airport or main railroad station to the Delivery Center or hotel, Sindelfingen factory tour, Two tickets to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Full tank of fuel, 15 days European road insurance, vehicle destination and delivery charge is waived, Conveyance from 12 European drop-off points to port of shipment, Marine insurance, Return shipment to U.S. port, VPC processing, transportation to selling/delivering dealer, 10% dealer commission.


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.

Euro Delivery Option
2012 Mercedes C250 Sport 4dr Sedan
MSRP – $35,675
Sale Price – $33,178 (7% off MSRP)
Monthly – $402+ tax
RWG Rating – 88.8

Without Euro Delivery Option
2012 Mercedes C250 Sport 4dr Sedan
MSRP – $35,675
Sale Price – $33,999 (5% off MSRP)
Monthly – $426+ tax
RWG Rating – 85.3

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2012 Mercedes C300 4matic Sport 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00142 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 Sport 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00154 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 66% 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 54% of MSRP – .00146 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00162 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00167 Base Rate
2012 Mercedes GL450 4matic
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00135 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes R350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes S550 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00112 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SL550 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

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

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2012 Mercedes Benz Lease Rates – October 2011

I’m sure a lot of folks are curious as to what the payments look like on the brand new 2012 C-Class Coupe. Well, don’t expect too much. The residual value is fantastic. Unfortunately, the Money Factor and the Sale price is not. You can get a feel for how the payments look like by checking out the sample calculation below. Keep in mind that this is a “low” estimate. I expect the payments to be higher due since this is based on a “base” price.

Overall, I’m not fond of the lease rates, but MB has been lagging behind in sales, so pricing may improve over the course of the year. I personally think the C coupe shows a ton of promise due to its high residual value. Just have to wait for the money factor and sale prices to come down a bit.


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 C250 Coupe
MSRP – $38,095
Sale Price – $36,491
Monthly – $454+ tax
RWG Rating – 85.4

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2011 Mercedes E350 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00192 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C300 4matic 4dr Sedan
36 Month – Residual 62% of MSRP – .00182 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes C250 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 66% 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 2dr Coupe
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00162 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes E350 2dr Convertible
36 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00167 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GL450 4matic
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00131 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00177 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes R350 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00195 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes S550 4matic
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00092 Base Rate

2012 Mercedes SL550 Convertible
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00225 Base Rate

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

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2011-12 Mercedes-Benz Lease Rates – August 2011


Few highlights for the month of August…MB lease rates are not too different from last month. A few drops in residuals, but money factors remain steady. 33-month leases, which are not listed on the site which I do not have, carry a significantly higher residual value compared to the 36-month terms. In my opinion, MBs lease best at 48-months, so typically do not recommend anything shorter than that. However, from time to time, there will be some exceptions.

For those seeking a C300, it looks like MB has dropped the sale price of these cars significantly. SoCal market is showing 11% off MSRP on the C300 Sport. New C-Class models are set to be introduced for MY 2012 so this could be a move to clear some inventory.


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.

2011 Mercedes C300 Sport (48-month)
MSRP – $34,865
Sale Price – $30,986
Monthly – $328+ Tax
RWG Rating – 99.3

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2011 Mercedes C300 Luxury
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C300 Luxury 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C300 Sport
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C300 Sport 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 67% | .00109 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00109 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00109 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C350 Sport
24 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes C63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL550 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL600
24 month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 28% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CLS550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes CLS63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Coupe
24 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00126 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00126 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00126 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 BlueTec Diesel Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 75% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Luxury Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Sport Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4MATIC Wagon
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Sport 4MATIC Wagon
24 month | 15k miles | residual 69% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E350 Convertible
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00134 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00134 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00134 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Coupe
24 month | 15k miles | residual 62% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Luxury Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Sport Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Sport 4MATIC Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E550 Convertible
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes E63 AMG Sedan
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 57% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes G550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes G55 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec Diesel
24 month | 15k miles | residual 64% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GL450
24 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00126 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00126 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00126 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GL550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00126 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00126 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00126 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GLK350
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00097 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00097 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00097 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes GLK350 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 63% | .00064 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00064 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00064 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML350 BlueTec Diesel
24 month | 15k miles | residual 65% | .00115 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00115 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00115 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 40% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML350
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00043 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00043 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00043 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML350 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00035 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00035 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00035 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML450 Hybrid
36 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00240 money factor
2011 Mercedes ML550 4WD
24 month | 15k miles | residual 53% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes ML63 AMG 4WD
24 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes R350 BlueTec Diesel
24 month | 15k miles | residual 61% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 46% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes R350 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 55% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 52% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S400 Hybrid
24 month | 15k miles | residual 54% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 59% | .00072 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00072 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00072 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S550 4matic
24 month | 15k miles | residual 60% | .00055 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00055 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00055 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S600
24 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 34% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 31% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 26% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S63
24 month | 15k miles | residual 51% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes S65
24 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 35% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 27% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SL550
24 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00002 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 47% | .00002 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 42% | .00002 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 36% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SL63 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 49% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 41% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 32% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SL65 AMG
24 month | 15k miles | residual 45% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 37% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 33% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 29% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SLK300
24 month | 15k miles | residual 56% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 48% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 43% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 38% | .00240 money factor

2011 Mercedes SLK350
24 month | 15k miles | residual 58% | .00240 money factor
36 month | 15k miles | residual 50% | .00240 money factor
48 month | 15k miles | residual 44% | .00240 money factor
60 month | 15k miles | residual 39% | .00240 money factor

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