MY18 S-Class Lease info
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I just bought a Tesla Model X in March and yesterday bought Ford Raptor. I have trouble justifying the cost of the s560 but want a soft cushy car for long trips and what not. It wouldn't see a lot of action so its just hard to pay $1600 a month on a lease that would consume very very few miles.
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The residuals have recently been updated but I think they haven't changed. You may have to confirm though. Residual should still be at 48% for 15k miles, so 7500 bring it to 52%. No discounted MF so you can expect .0025. Dealer will like to markup this rate so be prepared to see a higher rate. You can negotiate that down though.
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The residuals have recently been updated but I think they haven't changed. You may have to confirm though. Residual should still be at 48% for 15k miles, so 7500 bring it to 52%. No discounted MF so you can expect .0025. Dealer will like to markup this rate so be prepared to see a higher rate. You can negotiate that down though.
as always, great information Wolfman, I appreciate you posting this, thank you
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There is is also a lower auto-approve MF of .00230 if your history with MB and credit score matches their criteria. I learned that from one of the moderators here so this is the number one should negotiate for if you are a repeat buyer of high-end MB models and have Tier 1A credit.
Again, this only matters for cars that have non-discounted lease rates (AMG, S-Class coupes, G Wagons, etc.)
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My pleasure. Dealers always love to talk about the monthly rate instead of the details that make up that number. No need give the dealer money on selling price and the financing.
There is is also a lower auto-approve MF of .00230 if your history with MB and credit score matches their criteria. I learned that from one of the moderators here so this is the number one should negotiate for if you are a repeat buyer of high-end MB models and have Tier 1A credit.
Again, this only matters for cars that have non-discounted lease rates (AMG, S-Class coupes, G Wagons, etc.)
