MB C300 Deal Evaluation

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What do you guys think of this deal?

MSRP $45,670
Sale Price $40,906
Residual $27,417
Monthly Payment (without tax): $410
Monthly Payment (with tax): $450
Money Factor: .00053
Drive off: $900 (excluding MSDs)
Security Deposit: $3,150
Mileage: 12,000 per year
Term: 36 months

Payments seem to meet 1% rule. Is it a good deal?

2

Compared to deals that other people have gotten here, I’d say to get the dealer to discount the car more.

3

I think the base rate money factor is .00127. It seems like the dealer must be giving a 13-15% discount off MSRP to get to these numbers. Think he can go significantly lower on a brand new car?

4

MSDs don’t look right. It can’t be $3150 if your monthly is $450/month. Is this an actual offer from a dealer?

5

Yes, its an actual offer. He claimed 7 MSDs adds up to $3,150. Seems like he multiplied the monthly by 7 (7*450=3150).

6

He’s wrong then. MSDs for MB are based on the pre-MSD monthly.

7

Thanks. I’m going to double check on the MSD calculation. How much lower do you think he can go on the monthly payment?

8

You don’t even provide the important information, so how are we supposed to know?

9

Thanks so much guys. I just got more specific numbers. Let me know if you have any thoughts.

C300 Sport
MSRP $45,670
Sale Price $40,906
Residual $27,417
Monthly Payment (without tax): $410
Monthly Payment (with tax): $450
Money Factor: .00053
Drive off: $900 (excluding MSDs)
Security Deposit: $3,150
Mileage: 12,000 per year
Term: 36 months

Also, updating these into my original post.

10

Have you looked at 24/12 term? Have you looked at any exloaners? With that you could save at least $100 per month…

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Model 2017 C300 4MATIC
Current Miles 6,XXX
MSRP* $45,815
Sale Price $35,9XX
Fleet Rebate** ($2,500)
Term in months 24
Mileage allowance per year 12,000
Residual Value 65% less adj for miles
Acquisition Fees : $1095
MF : 0.00089 Base MBFS Money factor. Pay 10 MSD and reduce it to 0.00019
Color : Red/Beige

Monthly Payment # $242.38

Total Cash Out of Pocket

3,000 refundable Security deposits
299 processing
450 Tags
1st Payment 242.38
3,991.38

Posted by HN308 few weeks back .

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Just curious, cuz im looking for a c300 as well. What kind of extras should I be asking for before signing ? Would they add on a maintenance plan ?