just got back...i pulled the trigger. 878.78 36mo/10k. they used 1000 deposit as part of down and additional 698.29 to finish deal.

They have a grey on black with the 19" black wheels for $53k.

Congrats. If u don't mind sharing what was Ur msrp and final selling price?

$57050, i complained how ugly the burl walnut looked, so they took off the 325. It was as a small victory, but one none the less.
56725 final sale price
I'm sure they didnt want to be the only dealer with 2 unclaimed CLA 45's

Thank you. Please post pics when you get a chance

Exciting! Can't wait till the lease returns start flooding back in. Then it's time for me to move into one.

How closely do the leasing residuals track the CPO prices ? Do CPO prices generally follow something like

CPO Price (car age) = Original MSRP * Residual-%(car age)

?


I realize market conditions can change and what was a hot car when sold new could be more or less in demand a few years later than MB was expecting when they set the residuals.

I'm thinking about looking for good deal on a 3.5L C300 when the masses trade in for a w205 C400.

I could have posted this elsewhere, but the post I quoted was pretty well informed about the leasing market.

That's likely not going to be for a while, especially if the demand keeps up like it is.

Gm and happy holidays everyone.

As a strong advocate of the 45 and hoping these lease rates will come down - unfortunately I decided not to wait and pulled the trigger on a loaded E Class. Some deals are just too good to pass up.

Although I know it's supply and demand and it will take time for these to pile up at dealers before they start kicking in deals, I didn't have the patience to let economics take its course.

See you all on the other side
Steven

March rates out yet?

Eyeing this as well.

I found this, but no money factors are posted. Expires soon.

http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz...on=leasing_irr