justinm001

Columbus Ohio. I also see tons of S and <17 E classes. Just haven't seen anyone else with an E300 yet. Dealers here also don't seem to have many in stock 5-10 where they'll have tons of C's and CLA's, even more S's than E's

It seems people that the CLA bumped up the classes a bit where people who used to get C's are getting CLA, and who were getting E's are getting C's. Then people who are getting S's are always going to get S's regardless of price.

Maril555

Comparing BMW to MB is a dangerous topic, and opinions vary widely.
To say "there is no comparison" is a bit of an overstatement.
I've driven previous E- Class, and would never buy it, even it was cheaper, than 5 Series.
BTW, just got a flyer from local Porsche dealer- 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, MSRP $93, 900.
36 month 10 K year lease- $717/month, $4K cap cost reduction, and $4,500 Incentive applied toward the current lease of non- Prsche vehicle.
I'm going to check it out tomorrow

shortspark

The sleeper in all this is the CLS 550. The 400 is gone for this year and there are only a couple 550s in my entire area. It is a fantastic machine with that great V8 twin turbo (which is becoming a rarity outside of AMG).

I'm not sure if it is sort of a compromise between S class and E class, where peak efficiency is achieved at neither end. Or, it is a best of both worlds situation with a good mix of sport and luxury. Tomorrow I am going to test drive one and I am looking forward to it although I don't know how much they will discount this very expensive car. They may discontinue it or give it a new face lift next year since it is getting long in the tooth. If it survives it may not get that V8 next year. Perhaps because of this they will discount it well. If I like it I am shooting for 9% off list but that may be stretch. We shall see but it will be fun in any event.

LAC300

These leases are very expensive. I know you can get a 100k MSRP 7 series for 1K a month and minimal to no cap reduction depending on dealer and incentives.

mjsbenz

I am in the market to replace my 2015 E350 W4 (MSRP of $65,100) which had a great lease program of $645 a month with only normal inceptions. The same MSRP now leases for the low to mid $800s a month.

No adaptive headlights.

Turbo 4 motor that sounds like a diesel

I am having a hard time adding more than $175 a month for that even though I really like the new E300. I would be more comfortable paying $900 for the E43 AMG.

justinm001

Panamera's are amazing cars and was really close to buying one. The issue i had was their options are expensive and getting a loaded one would of been out of my price range.

Maril555

I drove one (Panamera 4 Edition) yesterday again, and it is amazing.
In a different league from my BMW 5-Series, and I suspect, form "17 E-class (especially E300) as well.
For comparable money, Porsche is a no- brainer.
The only way E-300 might be an option, if the lease payments were in low $600s, which doesn't seem to be the case, and I'm not sure, if it ever will be.
My brother just leased MB C450 AMG for his wife, and at MSRP of $62,000, it's $790/month!!!
At this money, I'm getting me a Panamera.

TestnDoc

What are the lease rates on the Pano? Does it have new navigation and interior?

Maril555

I'm not sure about the exact numbers, since it's specially- structured deal, but from my calculations, it looks like $5k discount, 0.00001 money factor and 63% residual.
It's a 2016 Panamera 4 Edition model ($88K MSRP)and I don't know, whether, or not it has new navi and interior
The new, redesigned Panamera arrives here in Jan, and only Turbo and S- models first, base one comes much later.
So

justinm001

My problem with the panamera is there are so many options and editions which makes me feel like i'd regret not getting something i wanted because i didn't feel at the time it was worth the money (and couldn't really afford it).

I'm curious about how their Burmester compares to the the E300 Burmester options. I remember it being much better than their stock panamera when we looked at them, but wondering if its more like the $800 or the $4550 3D system?

makris0000

Going back on topic, MB of Tampa has this "managers special"

$599 a month 36 months (not including taxes, fees, registration, etc)
3K down
10K annual miles
MSRP around 58K (so it basically has the sport package 18 inch wheels, P1 and metallic paint)

Not too bad, but I remember getting pricing on a 2016 last year (2015) around November/December and being able to get that for $499 for 36 months, $0 down 10K annual 57K-58K MSRP (only had P1 and metallic paint). I really think the 2017 E pricing will go down quite a bit by next summer because right now the E is so new dealerships aren't willing to give good incentives on them.

ua549

The best way to compare leasing deals is to get the money factor and the residual percent for the "financed amount". I've gotten some good deals from Lokey Motors in Clearwater. I've purchased cars from them since the early 1970's.

zarko

My lease deal..

60K sticker
36months "I pulled out of my 14 E 3 months early with no $"

$770 a month
1K down included first payment
15k miles

makris0000

That sounds kind of high for a 60K E. I know in Tampa, FL they have a lease "special" of $599 36 months 3K down and 10k annual for a 58.5K sticker E.

NYC-Style

While leasing seems attractive...I've just never seen myself "renting" a car. I guess though if you typically like a new car every three years then that's the way to go. I guess as one person stated dealerships don't care whether you finance or lease...they're getting paid.

makris0000

Leasing has its advantages and disadvantages, same goes for financing and buying a car outright. For me leasing works better because I like to switch cars often and I don't want to deal with depreciation or lost value due to accidents and whatnot.

Dealerships prefer leasing because they make money on the lease, then when the car comes back at the end of the lease, they put it on their lot and make money off that (and if they certify the car after the lease they'll make even more).

With leasing, I don't see it as "renting" because no one drove the car yet and the person leasing it is the first owner and has the option to buy after the lease. Whereas renting a car I see as using a car that someone else used temporarily.

Mbracer26

Looking to lease a E300 in SoCal, anyone get one recently or know of the current rates going on? Thank you.

allen_7

From Penske Mercedes in West Covina, CA yesterday (12/17).

$538 a month 36 months (including taxes and fees)
$5500 refundable deposit
$0 down
$1082 drive off (1st month payment and registration)
10K annual miles
MSRP around 58K (with sport package 18 inch wheels, P1 and mono paint)

Metallic paint + 19" AMG wheels adds about $18/month

Amin Skaf

Similar deal here,

$505 month, 36 months
$6000 MSD
$0 down
~$1k drive off
10k per year.
MSRP ~$57.6k
Sale price ~$49.8k
Added prepaid maintenance which brought it to $518
Car had sport package and P1
Walters Riverside

mjsbenz

What was the actual monthly lease payment savings with the multiple security deposits?

Have used MSDs on my BMWs and I am familiar with the BMW program.

What are the particulars re the MB program? My MB dealer has never suggested them on my leases of E Class.

white_raven0

Nice, finally good lease deals now. People who leased in the mid to high 700's a few months ago were crazy.

makris0000

I'm finally ready to lease the new E. The pricing I got from one dealership is as follows:

MSRP: $59,795 (white on brown MB-Tex, P1, 19' AMG wheels, Pano roof, rear deck spoiler and wheel locking bolts)
$599 a month
36 months
12K annual miles
$8500 down
includes maintenance, window tint, and them taking care of my current Jeep lease (only 2 payments left)

The $8500 down is absolutely ridiculous. I'm trying to get them to come lower on the down payment.

HBerman

You're right. $8500 down (or any money into the base lease) is a bad deal. I've never paid anything at drive off except for the first month lease payment and the documentation fees.

Manu_Miami

Wow! That's an amazing deal. I should have done my study well before going to Mercedes Dealership. I was going to lease a BMW 4 Series but then I decided to stop by Mercedes and I absolutely loved the E-Series. I thought I was a getting a very good deal after haggling for pricing for 2-3 hours and comparing it to BMW lease deal.

I bought my car the day after Thanksgiving.

MSRP $58,395 ( Metallic Green + P1 + Sports Package with 18 AMG RIM )
Drive Off : $1500
Lease Payment : $630 Including Taxes.

On the hindsight, without paying MSDs; My payment should have been close to $585 odd including Taxes. Oh Well; Next time.

The only issue I have is the Rattling/Creaking noise from the door panels and wooden trims across and also some noise from rear (don't know where it's coming from though). Will be dropping of the Car at dealership tomorrow; so that they can look into it and hopefully fix it too.

Dashoto

MSRP: $69,388
Drive Off: $1,300
$930 month
$0 down
3 Year / 45K miles
All season floor mats thrown in

AutoHaus, Northbrook IL