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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lease Questions

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E63 Residual and MF by jackk1
May 18, 2008 (7:57 am)
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I am looking at a 2008 E63 Retail Price 95440, cap cost 86940 and I have been told two different MF and Residual values from two dealerships.
I am looking at a 27 month 15k mi. per year lease.
.00150 and .62 and .00120 and .59 are the two I was quoted.
What are the real numbers from Mercedes Financial?
Thanks.
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Re: Is $2000 apply only for lease? [mynextcar] by peteropny
May 18, 2008 (7:28 pm)
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Replying to: mynextcar (May 16, 2008 9:42 pm)

We don't usually lease cars. But with the deals that are around, we decided to lease - our deal 2008 MB E350-4matic - white, tan MB tex, P1, Ipod, Panorama Roof, Wood Steering Wheel, "Natural Wood Trim", Sport Package - $58,220 list - Lease deal (10k miles per year - $585 monthly payment - 27 months (1st month paid by MB/dealer) - residual of $36,600 - $0 down) - so if we bought the car at the end of the lease the total cost is $51,810. We figure that this is "free financing" with the option to change cars if we want in 27 months or if the value then is lower than residual, there is a possibility of paying less than the residual on the buy then. We'll pick up the car on Tues or Wed.
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E350 lease check by calbear05
May 19, 2008 (6:35 pm)
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Hey guys,
 
Is this a good deal?
2008 E350
Sport Package
PII
Parktronic
Panoramic Roof
Ipod Kit
Window Blinds
Electronic trunk closer
MSRP: 60540
Selling: 55300
MF: .00085
Residual: 64%, 10,000 miles/year
Monthly $750 with CA tax
 
Thanks!
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Re: E350 lease check [calbear05] by shawn757
May 19, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: calbear05 (May 19, 2008 6:35 pm)

I was offered $8000 below MSRP last month in california. I Think it's still available. If the dealer is willing you should get it.
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Re: E350 Lease [kyfdx] by topgun7
May 19, 2008 (11:58 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 15, 2008 7:10 am)

"If I do the calc based on the March info and assume a cap cost of $52,000 and a term of 36 months I get:
  
52,000 X 55% = 28,600 "
 
this part of the calculation is not correct. The residual is based on MSRP not your cap cost (so if the MSRP is 56000. The residual is 56000x55%)...
 
"$28,600 (cap cost) + $28,600 (residual) X .00225 MF = $128.70 per month... "
 
Kyfdx, this calculation is not correct.. the original one is the correct way to calculate the rent (or the finance cost) ...
 
Also don't forget to roll your acquisition cost and dealer doc fee either into the lease or the upfront payment.
 
I think this information from Leasecompare.com will help...
 
(Cap Cost – Residual Value) / Term = Depreciation
(Cap Cost + Residual Value) X Money Factor = Interest
Depreciation + Interest = Base Monthly Payment
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Re: Is $2000 apply only for lease? [peteropny] by mynextcar
May 20, 2008 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: peteropny (May 18, 2008 7:28 pm)

Thank you. Sounds like you made a pretty good deal. I too, never lease a car so a little reluctant to go with lease but given the market condition this time, it may make more sense to lease.
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Re: E350 Lease [topgun7] by ocautoseeker
May 21, 2008 (1:38 am)
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Replying to: topgun7 (May 19, 2008 11:58 pm)

Kyfdx knew what he was doing, he just accidentally plugged the cap cost in as the residual by accident. He's a smart car guy and I can vouch that it was simply a typo.
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Re: Is $2000 apply only for lease? [mynextcar] by ocautoseeker
May 21, 2008 (1:44 am)
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Replying to: mynextcar (May 17, 2008 7:03 am)

Tough call - Mercedes has "incented" the deals from both a finance and lease perspective. My advice would be... if this is your first experience with this particular vehicle, I'd take advantage of a lease to see if you like the car. Plus the fact that you drive so few miles/year makes you an excellent leasing candidate and keeps the vehicle within warranty for the duration of the lease.
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Re: E350 Lease [ocautoseeker] by kyfdx HOST
May 21, 2008 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (May 21, 2008 1:38 am)

Actually.... my point was.. if you pay all the depreciation upfront, then your net cap cost is the same as the residual... and you'll still have a monthly payment..
 
The biggest misconception about the finance charge is that it only applies to the amount of depreciation, when in fact, you are borrowing the whole car, not just the part you use up..
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Re: E350 Lease [ocautoseeker] by sonnus
May 23, 2008 (2:03 pm)
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Replying to: ocautoseeker (May 12, 2008 12:30 am)

What are the current Residual/MF numbers for the E320 Bluetec.
Also, are there any hidden (dealer) incentives on these cars right now?
 
Thanks

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