///MB

We are looking to replace our 01 S600 and I have been looking into prices and lease rates for the new S.
Does anyone know the residual values for a 36 mo. 12k/year for both the 550 and 600?
From a quick calculation it looks like it's running in the mid 40%, which seems very low, especially for the 550, whereas the old S500 was more around the mid-50%.
I have yet to see either of the cars in person, other than a brief look at the auto show.
Like on the W220 model, is the S600 interior a lot more plush than the S550? For example, the alcantara headliner, extra wood trim, leather dash, etc. Or, are these avaliable on the 550?
I'm trying to decide if the new 600 is worth the extra premium.
Thanks.

pateljb

I'm in South Jersey. The car i placed on order for June delivery has the following lease terms.

Base price 94,375 with AMG pak, Keyless go, heated steering whell, and electronic trunk closer including $1000 gas guzzler and $775 destination fee. Foe 39 month, 15K/year monthly around 1670. I was tld residual on the car is 61% of MSRP placing it at 57K. hope this helps you.

pateljb

Sorry second part of the question, the extras on the S600 are partially available on the S550, no different than at the MBUSA site. i know that alcantara lining is not available on the S550, i asked.

///MB

That residual seems more correct. It's strange, I plugged in your numbers into leasecompare and it still comes out with approx $44K residual value, which puts it at about 47%.

I'm gonna drop by the dealer today and ask them for some numbers.

Thanks.

ajf1

here

Add 2% to Residual Value for 12k mi/yr and 3% for 10k mi/yr on all terms

2007 S Class 4dr Sedan S550 / Compare Instant Lease Quotes

24 mo/15k mi – Residual Value 71% of MSRP – .00405 Base Money Factor Rate
36 mo/15k mi – Residual Value 61% of MSRP – .00370 Base Money Factor Rate
48 mo/15k mi – Residual Value 53% of MSRP – .00370 Base Money Factor Rate
60 mo/15k mi – Residual Value 45% of MSRP – .00370 Base Money Factor Rate

akburton

On my LE for a 39mo lease. The residual value was around 67000.00 for 7500 miles. I have a copy of the lease at home. I did not accept that offer. I found lease compares residual values alot better but for me MB had better competitive if not better rates if your credit is excellent. But if you want to possibly purchase the car at the end of the lease, leasecompare is way better.

Mrkhan347

where in south jersey? what dealership are you dealing with? im frm sicklerville and i called Cherry Hill Benz and they are sooooo rude...i guess just because im a young man in his late teens(18) lookin to buy a benz they dont take me serious, ill be more then sure to send them my pics of my s65 purchased at R&S Imports as soon as they are available....so they will see they lost $190k

///MB

Thanks guys... the dealer we have been going to for the past 10 years happened to have a new S600 in today and after driving it, we decided to take it home. It's an amazing car. I'll try and post pics if people want to see them. It's pewter silver with grey interior.
Let me know if you have any questions about it.

pateljb

I have always dealt with Ray Catena in Edison, NJ for the last 10 years. I've never had luck with the Cherry Hill guys, they quoted me $1900/month for the same car/options that everyone else was just under $1700/month. I live in moorestown. I would contact Bob Gold at ray Catena. They deliver about 50-60 cars per week!!!

Mrkhan347

CHMB is a rip off, and thanx for referring me to that dealership, would you happen to know when and if they are gettin the 07 s65 amg? thanx patel