In today’s LAT, Fletcher Jones Motorcars in Newport Beach has an ad for a MB C300 - they say “Thinking about Camry, Accord, or Altima? Think Again! For about the same monthly payment, you can drive a Mercedes Benz!”. It shows a $379 monthly payment plus tax (9%). BUT the kicker…a $4,733.00 due at signing which doesn’t include registration ($300+) taxes etc. And I doubt it includes prepaid maintenance!
I had one experience with them years ago…so bad I actually walked out with them running after my car!
But really…those Japanese cars, even nearly fully loaded, are probably less than $350/month with ZERO drive off…and 12K a year, not 10K!
With enough down/upfront, you could lease a Rolls Royce for less than an Accord!