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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions
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Replying to: aau007 (Mar 24, 2006 11:42 am) Color: Alpine Rain / Black Options: Premium Package, Comfort Package, Trim Package (includes Leather Seats), Sirius, 3-Zone Climate Control, Heated Front Seats MSRP: $60,455 Sales Price: $49,852 Net Cap Cost: $50,816.31 (includes Acquisition Fee + Doc Fees) Residual: 62% ($37,482.10 for 12k miles / year) Term: 39 months Money Factor: 285 Depreciation: $341.90 / month Rental Charge: $251.65 / month Total With Tax  8.75%: $645.49 / month Drive-off: $1,040 (1st month's payment + DMV) I have a relative working for Daimler-Chrysler so the price includes an employee discount. Was this a good deal ?
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Replying to: zaheer (Mar 27, 2006 8:20 am) This seems like a terrific offer! I wouldn't mind one myself. However, I unfortunately don't work for Chrysler. Can you tell me the employee discount so I can add it back in? thanks. |
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Replying to: chucky380 (Mar 21, 2006 8:11 pm) Mercedes' 1.9% financing offer for this model is a good deal. The only problem with it is that it is only available for terms up to 3 years. If you want to finance for 4 years, the rate increases to 3.9%. For 5 years it jumps to 4.9%. Financing such an expensive vehicle for 3 years is going to give you one heck of a large monthly payment. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums |
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I missed the 3/31 special so would like feedback from anyone who is looking at lease deals now. I got indications from a MB dealer in SD County as follows - R350 White/Macadamia with Premium pkg 39 mo. lease 15k and 18k mileage options $0 down and $3k down here is what I got - MSRP = $56,760 Invoice = $53,441 Sales Price = $49,000 (rough) 15K miles $0 down = $725.23 + tax 15k miles $3k down = $639.74 + tax 18k miles $0 down = $770.44 + tax 18k miles $3k down = $684.90 + tax Money factor on 18k miles was .00315; don't yet have MF on 15k miles Any getting better deals post-3/31? Thanks, EU |
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Replying to: mishmash1 (Mar 31, 2006 5:34 pm) MSRP - $60,455 Invoice - $56,604 After employee discount - $54,804 Final price after all discounts - $49,852 Some dealers were willing to discount the R350 by $6,500 - $8,500 off MSRP until March 31st. I don't know where things stand now. A few tips from my experience: 1. Talk with the Fleet Manager only, even when you go to test drive the car. Avoiding the Sales staff will save you their commission and the hassle of going back and forth. The Fleet Manager can make quick decisions. 2. Negotiate price and terms on the phone at home with the Lease Formula in front of you. This removes you from the pressure at the dealership and having to decide solely based on monthly payment (which can be manipulated in several ways). 3. Make sure you understand how Money Factor, Residual, and Cap Reduction can affect payments. Your goal is to only have the 1st month's payment as drive-off. Hope this helps.
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Replying to: zaheer (Apr 04, 2006 5:08 pm) Your info was very helpful. I just negotiated a lease based on your deal and found it to be very helpful. I wasn't able to get $9000 off msrp as you did but I did come close. I will get you and others the details after I take delivery. Thanks again. |
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| Hi - am wondering if anyone on this board has done a lease deal since the March special expired. I'm trying to get San Diego County dealers to come as close as possible to the terms of the March deal. Would appreciate any feedback that you can offer. I've only seen two R-class cars in the road since I've been shopping. Are dealers having a hard time moving this model? | |
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Just drove the R350. My lease offer was as follows: MSRP: 60830 Selling: 52027 27 months 15k miles 70% residual MF: .00285 MV Fees: $400 Incept+1st month: $1370 Cash down: $1100 Taxes up front: $1053 Total up front: $3915 Lease: $575.61 I know that I can roll my taxes and up front fees into the lease--and it would be aprox. $705 with only MV fees and 1st month up front. I am getting the car at invoice minus the $5k cash, and the standard MB money factor. This is the MB deal for the month of April. Can I do better?
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Replying to: euyesaka (Apr 12, 2006 5:06 pm) MSRP: 60830/$64420 (Both are almost $9000 off sticker) Selling: 52027/$55800 ($58200 w/$2400 taxes/fees) 27 months/27 mos. 15k miles/12k mi (about $.14 mi for xtra miles using res.) 70% residual/72% res MF: .00285/.00285 MV Fees: $400/$200 Incept+1st month: $1370/$925 inception in payments Cash down: $1100/$0 Taxes up front: $1053/$0 Total up front: $3915/$925 Lease: $575.61/$736  There are other fees:disposition(lease end $600)  and possible missing maintenance book fee of $500 if lost  . I love the car and the deal even more!!! Go buy one today!! 
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Replying to: a6_to_m35 (Apr 15, 2006 9:44 am)
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