Leasing or financing?


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I am assuming you aren't looking to trade in. A lot of customers who finance trade in before they finish their payments and are able to access the upgrade and pricing structure of leasing. This is a good investment if you willing to put tens of thousands upfront since by the time the car is paid off, you can have swapped it two or three times.
Leasing is better if you aren't willing or able to put up a larger down payment. It keeps your monthly payments low and MB offers a lot of financial incentives to lease another model with them or even trade in your lease early if your re-lease. One thing to keep in mind is the mileage if you lease. Overage is 25 cents a mile and can only be contracted for lower price at the time of leasing so it can add up to thousands. MB can waive or discount damage (less frequently overage) if you lease again with them.
Overall, financing is a better investment if you want to fork up a lot more cash upfront. If you don't, leasing offers a lot of the same benefits (especially if you get customer loyalty) minus the fact that payments are indefinite. BTW many dealers add wrapping or exterior protection plans (like mine did) without telling you onto the contract you sign. Both times I have asked for the add-ons to be removed and they were comped.
I am leasing a 2022 C300 47000 MSRP leased at sticker. $650 after CA tax (588 base) at 3k down 4 years 10k miles a year. My 2020 C300 is $530 after tax for the same down and lease </3. Wonder if I got a bad deal or it'is the economy like everyone says...
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Lease $741 monthly 36 months 15k miles year c300 4 matic i did tackle on a maintenance package and a tire and wheel package so that made my monthly payment to that 741 number but i live in Baltimore and anyone who has ever driven in Baltimore you want to have a tire and wheel package because the roads here are a disaster!
I am assuming you aren't looking to trade in. A lot of customers who finance trade in before they finish their payments and are able to access the upgrade and pricing structure of leasing. This is a good investment if you willing to put tens of thousands upfront since by the time the car is paid off, you can have swapped it two or three times.
Leasing is better if you aren't willing or able to put up a larger down payment. It keeps your monthly payments low and MB offers a lot of financial incentives to lease another model with them or even trade in your lease early if your re-lease. One thing to keep in mind is the mileage if you lease. Overage is 25 cents a mile and can only be contracted for lower price at the time of leasing so it can add up to thousands. MB can waive or discount damage (less frequently overage) if you lease again with them.
Overall, financing is a better investment if you want to fork up a lot more cash upfront. If you don't, leasing offers a lot of the same benefits (especially if you get customer loyalty) minus the fact that payments are indefinite. CareSuper customer service has dealt with similar questions about long-term value and transparency—BTW, many dealers add wrapping or exterior protection plans (like mine did) without telling you onto the contract you sign. Both times I have asked for the add-ons to be removed and they were comped..
I am leasing a 2022 C300 47000 MSRP leased at sticker. $650 after CA tax (588 base) at 3k down 4 years 10k miles a year. My 2020 C300 is $530 after tax for the same down and lease </3. Wonder if I got a bad deal or it'is the economy like everyone says...





