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#1261 of 1650 Re: 2012 C300 4Matic [usc_4matic] by Car_man HOST

Feb 08, 2012 (5:09 pm)

Replying to: usc_4matic (Feb 04, 2012 10:57 pm)
Hi usc_4matic. I'm not sure whether the USAA is an additional incentive that is provided by Mercedes-Benz or more of a pre-negotiated dealer discount. If this is just a pre-negotiated price then this is an excellent deal. If on the other hand it is a $2,000 cash incentive that is being paid for entirely by Mercedes-Benz then this is not a very good deal.
 
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#1262 of 1650 Re: February rates on C250 coupe [craigjtx] by Car_man HOST

Feb 08, 2012 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: craigjtx (Feb 05, 2012 2:34 pm)
Here's the information that you are looking for craigjtx. Mercedes-Benz is not currently providing any lease support on this car. As a result, if you were to lease one through Mercedes-Benz Financial you would have to use its standard lease money factors.
 
MB Finance's current 36-month, 15,000 mile per year residual value for a 2012 C350 Coupe is 66%.
 
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#1263 of 1650 Re: February lease [query] by Car_man HOST

Feb 08, 2012 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: query (Feb 05, 2012 6:36 pm)
Greetings query. Mercedes-Benz Financial's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C350 Sport Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are .00157 and 62%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
 
There is $2,000 owner loyalty or $1,000 conquest cash on this car this month.
 
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#1264 of 1650 MB prepaid maintenance by mb350fan

Feb 23, 2012 (5:31 pm)

Hello,
Have any advice for rescinding the MB prepaid maintenance agreement? I paid $978 for a 36 month 30,000 mile plan that I believe was only $769 as listed on MBUSA. The $978 was added to the cap cost on the lease…….MB financial tells me that I can request in writing to dealer and ask for it to be deleted, but they tell me that the balance (buy out ?) will be reduced by $978. The way I see it this does not help me unless I buy out at end of lease? The lease payment does not change.

#1267 of 1650 March Lease Question for Car Man by dbarton7

Mar 02, 2012 (12:34 pm)

Hey Car Man. Hope you are well.
 
Can you please provide me with the money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 C300 4Matic Sedan with 10,000 miles per year?
 
If you could advise on any additional incentives that are avaiable as well that would be great. I am currently in a lease for an Audi and I was told that last month there as a $1,000 incentive for switching to a MB.
 
Thanks in advance.
D

#1268 of 1650 C250 Lease Question by qualityseek

Mar 10, 2012 (12:50 am)

Hello CarMan!
 
This is really sad that I have to post this, but arrogance is worse than ignorance... Anyway, I have a 2009 E350 and my lease is ending. There is a $2338.09 balance left - (1 remaining payment- and 2 I put to the back of the lease). Unfortunately, MBFS wont honor the 4 payment pull ahead for any of those payments - and since my credit situation has changed, it looks like I am getting hosed on the money factor.
 
C250 Coupe - MSRP $40825
Selling Price - $39500
Accounting for my neg equity -
Gross Cap Cost - $40595.00
Customer Cash - $2000
Amt Applied Upfront - $1757.54 (I dont know what this means, I am assuming Acq//Doc/etc)
Total Cap Reduction - $242.47
Net Cap Cost - $40,342.53
Residual 68%
36 Month x 12000 miles - $0.20 thereafter
Adj Residual - $27,761.00
Rate/Money Factor - 0.00295
Buy Rate - 0.00255
Sec Dep - 0
Adv Payment - $599.15
Total Cap Reduc - 242.47
Upfront Charges - $1158.39
 
Due on Delivery - $2000
Base Monthly Payment - $550.69 (before tax)
 
I noticed the buy rate - they're holding some financing from me. I also haven't told them that I am a USAA member ($1500), but there has to be somewhere else that I am missing out on this deal. I understand my credit isn't very good this time around, 617, but this seems excessive for my 3rd Mercedes.
 
My calculations are telling me that the financing charge is coming to over $200/mo of that payment! Is there anything you suggest? - or am I just getting taken for a spin.. ? I am supposed to visit the dealership tomorrow at 5pm PST. It's the only vehicle in the area that meets my specs... Please let me know what you think. Its a shame to leave my $0 down $600/mo E class for nearly the same payment on a C....
 
Thank you!
 
D
 
ps- are there any other incentives besides the USAA that I may be missing? and is 36 months the right term?

#1269 of 1650 Re: C250 Lease Question [qualityseek] by qualityseek

Mar 10, 2012 (1:26 am)

Replying to: qualityseek (Mar 10, 2012 12:50 am)
Also - is $1095 a normal amount for the acquisition fee? Seems high. And if I am buying it in Arizona but titling and registering it in Michigan, do I still need to pay the $489 doc fee?

#1270 of 1650 C350 by peterrs4

Mar 11, 2012 (1:50 pm)

I was looking at leasing a 2012 C350 w/Multimedia and Keyless go. However, I'm thinking buying may be a better deal. Even if I flip the car in 2 to 3 years, I should be able to come out slightly ahead, vs leasing...if these lease figures are accurate.
 
I had a salesman run some numbers for me. There aren't any C350 Sedans around locally right now (I'm in the Chicago burbs, so there are a lot of dealers, but not many of these cars).
 
He said the selling price would be MSRP. These are the figures:
- MSRP $46,770
- $1,102 Down (first payment + taxes)
- 39 month lease (I wanted 30 or 33, but he was adamant that the price would be MUCH higher as the sweet spot is 39 months on them right now. I cannot do 39, I get tired of cars way before then.
- 12K miles per year
- Money Factor of .00249
- Residual 61%
- Monthly payment of $739
 
All of this seems WAY to high. At this point, I could buy the car for $850/month, and would much prefer to do that.
 
Is this guy nuts? What kind of deals are you folks being quoted on a C350? I thought the lease would be in the $550 - $600 range...not $740!!
 
Any other offers/incentives out there now? I'm coming from an Audi.
 
Any help is much appreciated.

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