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Lease Residual
Does anyone know what the lease residual is for the S63 sedan or the coupe? I thought the lease residual was a fixed % set by MB. I have been quoted 47% for sedan or 41% for the coupe.
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it depends on the mileage allowance and term of lease, I was quoted a residual of 46% yesterday on an '18 S560 36 months/ 12K per year lease, lower mileage allowances have higher residuals
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AMG residuals on the S-class models are brutal (lowest of any MB).
Residuals on the sedan used to be at 46% for 3/15k. That would bring it to 49% at 10k.
Anything over 36 months gets worse.
The S560 has a sharp decline in residual (from 24-36 months - 59% at 24/10k), while the S63 already starts low. (52% at 24/10k).
My numbers maybe off by a little as residuals are updated every 60 days and my list is not the latest...
Residuals on the sedan used to be at 46% for 3/15k. That would bring it to 49% at 10k.
Anything over 36 months gets worse.
The S560 has a sharp decline in residual (from 24-36 months - 59% at 24/10k), while the S63 already starts low. (52% at 24/10k).
My numbers maybe off by a little as residuals are updated every 60 days and my list is not the latest...
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AMG residuals on the S-class models are brutal (lowest of any MB).
Residuals on the sedan used to be at 46% for 3/15k. That would bring it to 49% at 10k.
Anything over 36 months gets worse.
The S560 has a sharp decline in residual (from 24-36 months - 59% at 24/10k), while the S63 already starts low. (52% at 24/10k).
My numbers maybe off by a little as residuals are updated every 60 days and my list is not the latest...
Residuals on the sedan used to be at 46% for 3/15k. That would bring it to 49% at 10k.
Anything over 36 months gets worse.
The S560 has a sharp decline in residual (from 24-36 months - 59% at 24/10k), while the S63 already starts low. (52% at 24/10k).
My numbers maybe off by a little as residuals are updated every 60 days and my list is not the latest...
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It makes no sense for me to lease with these numbers. I am almost paying for the car with interest included. I think either the dealer is pulling one over me or pushing me to purchase or both.
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
Sadly so. Worst yet, you are hit with a non-subsidized MF. Your best possible rate without MSD’s would .00230. But I have heard of dealers go over .003!
Lease is for 42 months and paying over $180k with 41% residual. S63 coupe It's horrible. At the end of the lease there is nothing to show for. At least in a purchase the car is almost paid for and there is equity built up in the car.
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This is why I bought. The lease rates made no sense to me and I happened to have the cash. It wasn't my plan to buy a new car, I just "went for it". No regrets. I LOVE THIS CAR NOW.
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and just to amplify this point wolfman states, the may ‘18 s450 buy (retention) rate (12k/36m) is .00045 (1.08%) with 51% residual. that pretty much says it all - you wanna play; you gotta pay (those higher rates for the bigger engines and amgs).
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It's all about depreciation. They are not in the business to make sure you have a favorable lease payment. The bean counters know that these cars drop like a hot rock after a year or two, they are hedging against this.
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It's all about depreciation. They are not in the business to make sure you have a favorable lease payment. The bean counters know that these cars drop like a hot rock after a year or two, they are hedging against this.
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MB wants to push the S450's, hence they are dirt cheap to lease. With these numbers it makes zero sense to buy the car. Unfortunately the AMG is on the other end of the spectrum, partially because MB knows that the typical AMG demographic is willing to shell out more money to play.
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
MB wants to push the S450's, hence they are dirt cheap to lease. With these numbers it makes zero sense to buy the car. Unfortunately the AMG is on the other end of the spectrum, partially because MB knows that the typical AMG demographic is willing to shell out more money to play.
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If you check out Porsche, Range Rover, Jaguar, Audi you'll find less desirable rates. BMW and MB have their own financing companies and do not need to rely on banks which is a significant benefit. Again, AMG excluded, but AMG is still lower than Porsche
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There is a 4% higher residual and another 2% for miles so you would be at 52%. If you go over on the miles, you can always negotiate that on the next lease (forgiveness, not roll-in into next lease). Depends on the number of miles though.
MF is .00109 minus your negotiating skills
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i found edmunds to be THE bible on lease rates - MF, incentives, residuals - they'll answer your questions with permutations - more or less miles, etc. - it's in the edmunds forums.
with BMW, they opine about 7% off sticker is "about right" - or thereabouts.
for Benz, they didn't have clarity.
either way, the theme is that different dealerships (at times) may try to hose you on the MF. i haven't heard of games with the residual - i thought it was set by the company.
good luck!
with BMW, they opine about 7% off sticker is "about right" - or thereabouts.
for Benz, they didn't have clarity.
either way, the theme is that different dealerships (at times) may try to hose you on the MF. i haven't heard of games with the residual - i thought it was set by the company.
good luck!
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i found edmunds to be THE bible on lease rates - MF, incentives, residuals - they'll answer your questions with permutations - more or less miles, etc. - it's in the edmunds forums.
with BMW, they opine about 7% off sticker is "about right" - or thereabouts.
for Benz, they didn't have clarity.
either way, the theme is that different dealerships (at times) may try to hose you on the MF. i haven't heard of games with the residual - i thought it was set by the company.
good luck!
with BMW, they opine about 7% off sticker is "about right" - or thereabouts.
for Benz, they didn't have clarity.
either way, the theme is that different dealerships (at times) may try to hose you on the MF. i haven't heard of games with the residual - i thought it was set by the company.
good luck!