2015 Mercedes C Class Lease Questions

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424

    Thanks. Pretty good deal or think I have more room for negotiations?

    I don't track selling prices - I've never been in the market for German luxury sport sedan. Read back the last page or two of this discussion to see what others have been able to negotiate.

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  • digitalzdx35digitalzdx35 Member Posts: 4
    hello Michaell,

    I just accepted a the below lease (pending my trade-in value). Please let me know how did i do.

    MSRP $51,715
    Destination delivery $925
    Total $52,640
    Sale's price $44,400
    Fee $298 (doc fee)
    Tax & Title Fees $157
    Ma tax $2,793
    NET SALES $47,648

    DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDING 1ST MONTH
    $2,116 (includes 1st month payment, registration and basic lease accqusistion)

    Lease term: 36 months with 15K/year
    Monthly $498

    MF. : They didn't provide me
    Residual value - $31,584


  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424

    hello Michaell,

    I just accepted a the below lease (pending my trade-in value). Please let me know how did i do.

    MSRP $51,715
    Destination delivery $925
    Total $52,640
    Sale's price $44,400
    Fee $298 (doc fee)
    Tax & Title Fees $157
    Ma tax $2,793
    NET SALES $47,648

    DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDING 1ST MONTH
    $2,116 (includes 1st month payment, registration and basic lease accqusistion)

    Lease term: 36 months with 15K/year
    Monthly $498

    MF. : They didn't provide me
    Residual value - $31,584

    With your numbers (and using the base MF of .00136) I get $553.98/mo.

    I thought MA charges sales tax against the monthly payment, not up front. If I remove the tax from the net sales price, making it $44,855), the payment drops to $472.60.

    Confirm with the dealer what the net capitalized cost is - if it's different from the net sales price above, get them to explain why.

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  • digitalzdx35digitalzdx35 Member Posts: 4
    Michaell said:

    hello Michaell,

    I just accepted a the below lease (pending my trade-in value). Please let me know how did i do.

    MSRP $51,715
    Destination delivery $925
    Total $52,640
    Sale's price $44,400
    Fee $298 (doc fee)
    Tax & Title Fees $157
    Ma tax $2,793
    NET SALES $47,648

    DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDING 1ST MONTH
    $2,116 (includes 1st month payment, registration and basic lease accqusistion)

    Lease term: 36 months with 15K/year
    Monthly $498

    MF. : They didn't provide me
    Residual value - $31,584

    With your numbers (and using the base MF of .00136) I get $553.98/mo.

    I thought MA charges sales tax against the monthly payment, not up front. If I remove the tax from the net sales price, making it $44,855), the payment drops to $472.60.

    Confirm with the dealer what the net capitalized cost is - if it's different from the net sales price above, get them to explain why.
    Yes Ma tax is charged against monthly payment. My quoted $498/month does include tax. I'll check with them on the net capitalized cost.
  • mediagrxmediagrx Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2015
    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County.

    MSRP: $45,940
    Selling Price: $37,963
    Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee.
    Tax: 8%
    Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.


  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166
    mediagrx said:

    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County.

    MSRP: $45,940
    Selling Price: $37,963
    Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee.
    Tax: 8%
    Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.


    What term/mileage?

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  • mediagrxmediagrx Member Posts: 7
    kyfdx said:
    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County. MSRP: $45,940 Selling Price: $37,963 Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee. Tax: 8% Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.
    What term/mileage?
    36 months/10k a year
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166
    mediagrx said:


    kyfdx said:

    mediagrx said:

    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County.

    MSRP: $45,940
    Selling Price: $37,963
    Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee.
    Tax: 8%
    Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.


    What term/mileage?

    36 months/10k a year

    Looks like a great deal... Congrats!

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  • flyersrule1flyersrule1 Member Posts: 24
    kyfdx said:
    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County. MSRP: $45,940 Selling Price: $37,963 Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee. Tax: 8% Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.
    What term/mileage?
    What is the maintenance package you mentioned? I thought bumper to bumper was included and not additional. 
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424


    kyfdx said:

    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County.

    MSRP: $45,940
    Selling Price: $37,963
    Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee.
    Tax: 8%
    Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.


    What term/mileage?

    What is the maintenance package you mentioned? I thought bumper to bumper was included and not additional. 

    The maintenance package covers your regular service visits - oil changes, tire rotation, etc. It's different from the bumper to bumper warranty.

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  • al838al838 Member Posts: 9
    mediagrx said:

    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County.

    MSRP: $45,940
    Selling Price: $37,963
    Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee.
    Tax: 8%
    Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.


    That's a really nice deal, can I get the same deal from that dealer?
  • mediagrxmediagrx Member Posts: 7
    Yes the maintenance with oil change etc..not the the bumper to bumper which comes with all cars


    kyfdx said:

    Just picked up a 2015 C300 with premium package and sunroof. Orange County.

    MSRP: $45,940
    Selling Price: $37,963
    Due at signing: $1616, includes taxes, docs, first month, acquisition fee.
    Tax: 8%
    Monthly: $361.99 a month, includes maintenance package.


    What term/mileage?

    What is the maintenance package you mentioned? I thought bumper to bumper was included and not additional. 

  • igorfigorf Member Posts: 1
    is tax included in the 361.99 a month payment?
    Did the c300 have a sport package?
  • mediagrxmediagrx Member Posts: 7
    igorf said:

    is tax included in the 361.99 a month payment?
    Did the c300 have a sport package?

    Yes 361.99 includes tax.

    Does not have sport package.

    Premium Package + Panoramic Sunroof, rearview camera,
  • jjg5504jjg5504 Member Posts: 28
    Any changes for April on C300 4Matic? Is there a 27 month program this month?
  • jms135jms135 Member Posts: 10
    Hi, are the numbers out for 2015 c63amg 10k 36 months (or if there is a better program 39months etc)? Thanks in advance :)
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166
    jjg5504 said:

    Any changes for April on C300 4Matic? Is there a 27 month program this month?

    .00136 MF and 60% residual for 36mo, 15K/yr.

    No 27 month program

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166
    jms135 said:

    Hi, are the numbers out for 2015 c63amg 10k 36 months (or if there is a better program 39months etc)? Thanks in advance :)

    Standard money factor and 56% residual

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  • hypnoticshypnotics Member Posts: 69
    Could you please provide leasing numbers for c300 4matic 12k 36м?  Thank you
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166
    hypnotics said:

    Could you please provide leasing numbers for c300 4matic 12k 36м?  Thank you

    .00136 MF and 62% residual

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  • amarillo_5amarillo_5 Member Posts: 1
    Hi, Do you have the numbers for a c300 RWD 36/12k and 15k please? Thank you
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424

    Hi, Do you have the numbers for a c300 RWD 36/12k and 15k please? Thank you

    .00136 and 60% for 36/15. Add 2% for 12K.

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  • richardnvarichardnva Member Posts: 91
    has anyone tried rolling the 3 year maintenance prepaid maintenance into the lease?
  • jackdanjackdan Member Posts: 15

    has anyone tried rolling the 3 year maintenance prepaid maintenance into the lease?

    I have not, but it's something am I going to do if I pull the trigger. I love the fact that BMW includes it with all new cars, but I just can't shake off the fact that the c-class mesmerizes me. lol
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166

    has anyone tried rolling the 3 year maintenance prepaid maintenance into the lease?

    There is no restriction on rolling in the cost of the maintenance plan. There is some anecdotal evidence that some dealers will even get it added to the MSRP, which results in the amount being residualized (lowering the actual cost).

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  • drummer2drummer2 Member Posts: 4
    How's the deal I got? (The more I research, the worse it appears).

    - C300, MSRP: 47235 + nav ($600) + service.
    - 7500 miles for 36 months
    - Monthly payment $415 including tax + service.

    Catch is: Its a CVP loaner car with something like 2000 miles on it. When I checked cars with similar features, (blind spot, backup camera, premium package, sunroof) as certified used cars, the MSRP is $40,500

    I think I should have gone under $375/month for this car?
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424

    Hi, Do you have the numbers for a c300 RWD 36/12k and 15k please? Thank you

    .00136 and 60% for 36/15. Add 2% for 12K.
    drummer2 said:

    How's the deal I got? (The more I research, the worse it appears).

    - C300, MSRP: 47235 + nav ($600) + service.
    - 7500 miles for 36 months
    - Monthly payment $415 including tax + service.

    Catch is: Its a CVP loaner car with something like 2000 miles on it. When I checked cars with similar features, (blind spot, backup camera, premium package, sunroof) as certified used cars, the MSRP is $40,500

    I think I should have gone under $375/month for this car?

    What was the actual selling price for your car? The miles would have been deducted from the residual up front.

    If you've already signed for it, don't stress about the deal. Enjoy driving the car for the next three years and come back before making your next deal.

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  • wawa1wawa1 Member Posts: 9
    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?

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  • wawa1wawa1 Member Posts: 9
    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell,

    On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
  • drummer2drummer2 Member Posts: 4
    Michaell said:

    Hi, Do you have the numbers for a c300 RWD 36/12k and 15k please? Thank you

    .00136 and 60% for 36/15. Add 2% for 12K.
    drummer2 said:

    How's the deal I got? (The more I research, the worse it appears).

    - C300, MSRP: 47235 + nav ($600) + service.
    - 7500 miles for 36 months
    - Monthly payment $415 including tax + service.

    Catch is: Its a CVP loaner car with something like 2000 miles on it. When I checked cars with similar features, (blind spot, backup camera, premium package, sunroof) as certified used cars, the MSRP is $40,500

    I think I should have gone under $375/month for this car?

    What was the actual selling price for your car? The miles would have been deducted from the residual up front.

    If you've already signed for it, don't stress about the deal. Enjoy driving the car for the next three years and come back before making your next deal.
    No I have not signed the deal yet. The actual selling price was $39,800 or nearby.
  • wawa1wawa1 Member Posts: 9
    wawa1 said:

    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell,

    On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
    The adjusted price is $47999.
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    wawa1 said:

    wawa1 said:

    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell,

    On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
    The adjusted price is $47999.
    We do not recommend making any sort of down payment on a lease - if the car is stolen or totaled, you lose that money. That down payment represents about $136/mo, making your "true" payment just over $600/mo before tax.

    Just an OK deal. Scroll back through the last few pages of posts to see what others have negotiated for selling prices and what their lease payments work out to.

    Very possible the MF is marked up and the dealer is slipping in some extra fees on you.

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  • wawa1wawa1 Member Posts: 9
    Michaell said:
    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got: - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote - Residual 62% - 36 months - 12000miles/ year - Monthly payment $464.92
    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote. How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell, On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
    The adjusted price is $47999.
    We do not recommend making any sort of down payment on a lease - if the car is stolen or totaled, you lose that money. That down payment represents about $136/mo, making your "true" payment just over $600/mo before tax. Just an OK deal. Scroll back through the last few pages of posts to see what others have negotiated for selling prices and what their lease payments work out to. Very possible the MF is marked up and the dealer is slipping in some extra fees on you.
    Hi Michaell,

    With my current number, does the dealer gave the correct monthly payment ?
    MSRP $54545
    Adjusted Cap Cost $47999
    36 months, 12K /yr
    $4886.33 down payment

    What will the monthly payment be if I only put $2000 down ?

    Thanks
    Frank
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    wawa1 said:


    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    wawa1 said:

    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell,

    On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
    The adjusted price is $47999.
    We do not recommend making any sort of down payment on a lease - if the car is stolen or totaled, you lose that money. That down payment represents about $136/mo, making your "true" payment just over $600/mo before tax.

    Just an OK deal. Scroll back through the last few pages of posts to see what others have negotiated for selling prices and what their lease payments work out to.

    Very possible the MF is marked up and the dealer is slipping in some extra fees on you.

    Hi Michaell,

    With my current number, does the dealer gave the correct monthly payment ?
    MSRP $54545
    Adjusted Cap Cost $47999
    36 months, 12K /yr
    $4886.33 down payment

    What will the monthly payment be if I only put $2000 down ?

    Thanks
    Frank

    On a 36 month lease, every $1000 down reduces your payment by about $28/mo.

    Using your MSRP and adjusted price from above, along with the base MF of .00136 and residual of 62%, I get a pre-tax payment of $519.03/mo

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  • wawa1wawa1 Member Posts: 9
    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:


    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    wawa1 said:

    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell,

    On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
    The adjusted price is $47999.
    We do not recommend making any sort of down payment on a lease - if the car is stolen or totaled, you lose that money. That down payment represents about $136/mo, making your "true" payment just over $600/mo before tax.

    Just an OK deal. Scroll back through the last few pages of posts to see what others have negotiated for selling prices and what their lease payments work out to.

    Very possible the MF is marked up and the dealer is slipping in some extra fees on you.

    Hi Michaell,

    With my current number, does the dealer gave the correct monthly payment ?
    MSRP $54545
    Adjusted Cap Cost $47999
    36 months, 12K /yr
    $4886.33 down payment

    What will the monthly payment be if I only put $2000 down ?

    Thanks
    Frank
    On a 36 month lease, every $1000 down reduces your payment by about $28/mo.

    Using your MSRP and adjusted price from above, along with the base MF of .00136 and residual of 62%, I get a pre-tax payment of $519.03/mo

    Michaell,

    Thanks for your response.
    Just wonder how did you get $519.03 ? this doesn't include any down payment right ?
    My calculation is:
    Depreciation = (Adjust cap cost - Residual)/ 36 = (47999 - 33817.90)/36 = $393.92
    Interest = (Adjusted cap cost + Residual) x Money factor = (47999 + 33817.90) x 0.00136 = 111.27
    Total payment before tax = Depreciation + Interest = $505.19 (before TAX)

    It doesn't match up with the quote I received from dealer, they quoted me $464.92/month (tax included) with 4886.33 down payment, if using the formula above with 4886.33 down, I should be paying less than $400 a month. Is my calculation wrong or the dealer used the higher money factor ?
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    wawa1 said:

    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:


    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    wawa1 said:

    Michaell said:

    wawa1 said:

    Hi, I'm in Minnesota, got a quote from dealer today, can you check hows the deal I got:
    - C300 4Matic, MSRP$53,700 + $925 destination fee
    - $6000 Due at signing, including first payment, $573.75 DMV fees, $75 Documentation fee
    - Dealer said he can give me 12% discount, but I do not see a adjusted cap cost in the quote
    - Residual 62%
    - 36 months
    - 12000miles/ year
    - Monthly payment $464.92

    Without knowing the cap cost (either before or after the down payment), we can't fully evaluate your quote.

    How much of that $6K is down?
    Hi Michaell,

    On the quote dealer gave me of the $6000, $4886.33 is down, $464.92 is first payment, $573.75 is DMV fees and $75 Documentation fee.
    The adjusted price is $47999.
    We do not recommend making any sort of down payment on a lease - if the car is stolen or totaled, you lose that money. That down payment represents about $136/mo, making your "true" payment just over $600/mo before tax.

    Just an OK deal. Scroll back through the last few pages of posts to see what others have negotiated for selling prices and what their lease payments work out to.

    Very possible the MF is marked up and the dealer is slipping in some extra fees on you.

    Hi Michaell,

    With my current number, does the dealer gave the correct monthly payment ?
    MSRP $54545
    Adjusted Cap Cost $47999
    36 months, 12K /yr
    $4886.33 down payment

    What will the monthly payment be if I only put $2000 down ?

    Thanks
    Frank
    On a 36 month lease, every $1000 down reduces your payment by about $28/mo.

    Using your MSRP and adjusted price from above, along with the base MF of .00136 and residual of 62%, I get a pre-tax payment of $519.03/mo
    Michaell,

    Thanks for your response.
    Just wonder how did you get $519.03 ? this doesn't include any down payment right ?
    My calculation is:
    Depreciation = (Adjust cap cost - Residual)/ 36 = (47999 - 33817.90)/36 = $393.92
    Interest = (Adjusted cap cost + Residual) x Money factor = (47999 + 33817.90) x 0.00136 = 111.27
    Total payment before tax = Depreciation + Interest = $505.19 (before TAX)

    It doesn't match up with the quote I received from dealer, they quoted me $464.92/month (tax included) with 4886.33 down payment, if using the formula above with 4886.33 down, I should be paying less than $400 a month. Is my calculation wrong or the dealer used the higher money factor ?


    I assumed the $47,999 selling price is before any down payment is made. My math works out the same as yours to get the $505.19/mo payment.

    With 4886.63 down, the pre-tax payment would drop almost $136/mo to $369.45/mo

    It's possible the dealer is marking up the MF on you; it's also possible that the net cap cost they are using is different than the $47,999 we are using in our calculations.

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  • jackdanjackdan Member Posts: 15
    Hey guys - what is everyone getting in regard to discount on MSRP? The dealer, who has been fairly transparent with me thus far, is telling me that 12% is what consumers should be shooting for. I have heard people doing deals at 15%.

    Also, he is telling me to wait for some loaners that are coming off lease. The thing is, these loaners are typically priced at a few thousand over a 15% discount, or at a 12% discount. Not sure if this is the smart way to go about a lease when compared to just getting the car new.
  • jaycha2jaycha2 Member Posts: 40
    Getting ready to buy/lease c-class luxury rear wheel drive. What is the buying price I am looking for. i am in florida. Thanks
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    jackdan said:

    Hey guys - what is everyone getting in regard to discount on MSRP? The dealer, who has been fairly transparent with me thus far, is telling me that 12% is what consumers should be shooting for. I have heard people doing deals at 15%.

    Also, he is telling me to wait for some loaners that are coming off lease. The thing is, these loaners are typically priced at a few thousand over a 15% discount, or at a 12% discount. Not sure if this is the smart way to go about a lease when compared to just getting the car new.

    jaycha2 said:

    Getting ready to buy/lease c-class luxury rear wheel drive. What is the buying price I am looking for. i am in florida. Thanks

    Use the pricing tools at the top of the page (make / model / year) to help establish a target price.

    Also, read back through the last couple of pages of this discussion to see what others have been getting for discounts.

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  • thomascttthomasctt Member Posts: 7
    Looking to start talks on a c300 Sedan in FL. Can anyone give me the residual and MF for a 36/15, 36/12, 27/15, & 27/12?
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    thomasctt said:

    Looking to start talks on a c300 Sedan in FL. Can anyone give me the residual and MF for a 36/15, 36/12, 27/15, & 27/12?

    .00136 and 60% for 36/15. Add 2% for 12K

    No 27 month program for the C-class this month.

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  • flyersrule1flyersrule1 Member Posts: 24
    Two questions.
    Anyone have any luck getting dealer to include services and or tire package ? Seems like another 1800 for about 4 services over the course of 36mo 15k lease

    Also if I were trading in a car worth $7k do I just have them cut a check and use that to pay my monthly or put that down to bring down monthly payments? Not sure how that works. 
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166

    Two questions.
    Anyone have any luck getting dealer to include services and or tire package ? Seems like another 1800 for about 4 services over the course of 36mo 15k lease

    Also if I were trading in a car worth $7k do I just have them cut a check and use that to pay my monthly or put that down to bring down monthly payments? Not sure how that works. 

    We usually see the maintenance package sold for around $1000 or so..

    You can do it either way, but I'd rather have them cut me a check for the trade-in.

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  • njspartannjspartan Member Posts: 17
    Anyone with MF and Res for the following

    C400 4 matic

    36/10
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 257,166
    njspartan said:

    Anyone with MF and Res for the following

    C400 4 matic

    36/10


    .00136 MF and 63% residual

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  • thomascttthomasctt Member Posts: 7
    What do you think of this deal I was just offered (haven't accepted it yet)...

    2015 C 300W
    36mth / 15k miles

    MSRP: $45,330
    Selling Price: $38,630 (actually I think it's a little less, I didn't get the updated price after we dropped payment another $11)
    40k mile Maintenance included ($1,299)
    Dealer Fees are ($450 Tag/Reg Fee, $99 Tag Agency Fee, $700 Dealer Fee)

    $541/mth w/ $0 down OR
    $520/mth w/ $650 down
    *These include tax and I'm in FL.

    I'm asked for $520 w/ $0 down and am waiting to hear back but wondering if I can do better?
  • farhad7farhad7 Member Posts: 6
    Could I please get the RV and MF on a 2015 C300, 36 month term, 7500 miles/year? I'm located in Southern California. Also I don't think there are any at the moment, but do you know if there happen to be any current lease incentives?

    Thanks in advance!
  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    thomasctt said:

    What do you think of this deal I was just offered (haven't accepted it yet)...

    2015 C 300W
    36mth / 15k miles

    MSRP: $45,330
    Selling Price: $38,630 (actually I think it's a little less, I didn't get the updated price after we dropped payment another $11)
    40k mile Maintenance included ($1,299)
    Dealer Fees are ($450 Tag/Reg Fee, $99 Tag Agency Fee, $700 Dealer Fee)

    $541/mth w/ $0 down OR
    $520/mth w/ $650 down
    *These include tax and I'm in FL.

    I'm asked for $520 w/ $0 down and am waiting to hear back but wondering if I can do better?

    With the numbers you've provided, along with the .00136 MF and 60% residual for 36/15, I get a pre-tax payment of $407.08/mo. My guess is that the net cap cost is a bit higher than the selling price - ask the dealer about that and make sure you fully understand all the numbers - OR - the MF has been inflated for a bit of extra dealer profit.

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  • MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 255,424
    farhad7 said:

    Could I please get the RV and MF on a 2015 C300, 36 month term, 7500 miles/year? I'm located in Southern California. Also I don't think there are any at the moment, but do you know if there happen to be any current lease incentives?

    Thanks in advance!

    .00136 and 64%

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