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Old 07-22-2014, 05:25 PM
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Am I getting a good deal?

So, I am looking to lease a 2014 GL450.

The dealer is offering $889/month for $12K miles.

Car has:

Palladium grey
101 MB Tex (black)
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235 Parktronic
289 Wood steering wheel
322 Appearance package
413 Pano sunroof
734 Eucalyptus Trim
810 H-K system with subwoofer
843 Power easy/Entry
864 Rear entertainment system
993 Blind spot assist


Definitely missing the keyless go and Xenon headlights (can't believe this isn't standard yet), but I realize there's limited selection.

MSRP: $77,940. 62% residual. I think he said that he was giving it at about $72K, which includes an AMA discount.


Is this a good deal? Anything else I can try to negotiate (price?, service? etc???)

Any information would be helpful.
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I would want a GL with the Pano roof to have the 3 zone AC. The AC will have to run pretty hard to keep the cabin cool without it.
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How much down? and does that include taxes?
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No money down. Taxes rolled into the lease.
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Why lease a 2014 when 2015's are just a few weeks away ?

New model years are introduced for Fall/Sept delivery let's say ... so 2/3 yrs from now you will be leasing "tailend" again.. when do you expect to catch up with new/new - which frankly is the advantage of a new/new MY lease ?

Is it the 5-6-7 weeks you can't wait to get a new car - or is it a few $$ ?
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that sounds like a great deal with ZERO money down and including taxes.
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That's a pretty good deal. I actually picked up a GL350 last night and ended up purchasing since the 3yr lease was $1100. The money factor was .00220 which is high. I'd grab that if it'll work for you.
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Yeah $1100 with money down. $889 is an amazing deal with zero money down and including tax.
Is there a trade in involved? Sounds too good to be true.
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Definitely a great deal. Jump on it before it gets away.

Originally Posted by ASMDSAHAI
No money down. Taxes rolled into the lease.
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MF is pretty low right now, that's why it's a low lease.
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Thanks for the advice from everyone.

So, I was wrong about taxes being included. It was pretax. I still got it as my wife really liked it. I did the single payment to drop the payments down to $804.

I appreciate everyone's help.

I look forward with interacting I with all of you as I get to know my car better.

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CONGRATS!!!

Can you please provide details of the lease: MSRP, capitalized cost MF, residual, tax percent. Thanks!



Originally Posted by ASMDSAHAI
Thanks for the advice from everyone.

So, I was wrong about taxes being included. It was pretax. I still got it as my wife really liked it. I did the single payment to drop the payments down to $804.

I appreciate everyone's help.

I look forward with interacting I with all of you as I get to know my car better.

A
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Originally Posted by fq1
CONGRATS!!!

Can you please provide details of the lease: MSRP, capitalized cost MF, residual, tax percent. Thanks!
Plus 1...I am also very interested in the details of your deal. If you don't mind.
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$889 was for 12k and 36 months

Msrp: $77,940
Net capital cost was about $72.5, which includes a $2K AMA discount.
Money factor was 1.7
Residual value was 62%
Buy out price is $48K

Doing a single pay lease dropped the money factor to 1, and my lease payment went to $804.

I had to pay 8.875% sales tax. Plus, I bought the tire package and the prepaid maintenance, which raised the price.

Definitely love the car. I am annoyed about he lack of keyless go and xenon lights. It's bothering me a lot more than I realized. After 5 years of walking up to my Lexus without having to find a key, I do feel like I'm "roughing it" a bit. The lighting is a little annoying, but I think I'll be fine with that. The sales guy said xenon lights were outdated tech as everyone is moving to LED. I quickly pointed out to him that means I am getting tech that is 2 generations old. Even my 15 year old Acura had that as standard equipment.

Overall though, my wife loves the panoramic sunroof and the rear entertainment system was a bonus. It's definitely an incredible car -far better than anything else I've ever owned.
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congrats...glad you're enjoying it. Its a great machine.
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Thank you so much for the response. Does the $72.5k net capital cost include the tire and maintenance package, and the taxes, or were each of those paid separately in cash?

I agree with you on Keyless Go spoiling one. But you got an outstanding deal on a great car. Congrats again and enjoy in good health!!!

Originally Posted by ASMDSAHAI
$889 was for 12k and 36 months

Msrp: $77,940
Net capital cost was about $72.5, which includes a $2K AMA discount.
Money factor was 1.7
Residual value was 62%
Buy out price is $48K

Doing a single pay lease dropped the money factor to 1, and my lease payment went to $804.

I had to pay 8.875% sales tax. Plus, I bought the tire package and the prepaid maintenance, which raised the price.

Definitely love the car. I am annoyed about he lack of keyless go and xenon lights. It's bothering me a lot more than I realized. After 5 years of walking up to my Lexus without having to find a key, I do feel like I'm "roughing it" a bit. The lighting is a little annoying, but I think I'll be fine with that. The sales guy said xenon lights were outdated tech as everyone is moving to LED. I quickly pointed out to him that means I am getting tech that is 2 generations old. Even my 15 year old Acura had that as standard equipment.

Overall though, my wife loves the panoramic sunroof and the rear entertainment system was a bonus. It's definitely an incredible car -far better than anything else I've ever owned.

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