Options to lease a 2025 Mercedes AMG GLC Coupe?

I have located the unicorn car that I am looking for, in a dealer 15 minutes away. Color/options are perfect. They are willing to discount the car $9,000 from an $89,000 sales price (it has been sitting almost 5 months; it’s brand new)

My financial adviser suggested that I lease, because I will be coming into some significant money within the next year or 2. She did not like the idea of pulling a lot of money from our nest egg for a down payment to purchase, but said that she would feel ok about putting 10-15k down, with an eye toward buying out the lease when my funds come in, and having a manageable payment in the meanwhile.

Wondering if anyone out there (e.g., brokers) would have any ideas/options? I haven’t run the numbers from the dealer but I’d sure they will be horrendous (though of course I will inquire). BTW, I’m in Connecticut and my credit is >in the 800s. 7500/year would be fine.

Thanks for any pointers/ideas!

@z0lt3c get this guy into a balloon asap. AFG let’s goooooo

Edit, here’s his balloon primer. Shop this if MBFS has crappy lease terms.

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@p0tat0 you seeing this? Time to go to CT.

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Hands off!

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They have more than 1 right? Hehe. At $89k your stock unit is probably a MANUFAKTUR paint though.

Oh interesting. Thanks!

Btw that $89k original price is basically an absolutely maxed out GLC43 coupe in graphite grey magno. Are you sure they aren’t hiding trash dealer ads-ons? I mean they’re discounting $9k but make sure what is a real discount versus their joke add-ons.

I thought of that, but it actually all looks OK. I saw a breakdown.

This advice doesn’t actually stand up to scrutiny.

If your goal is to buy it, you should buy it when you’re ready to buy it.

Spending the acq fee and the rent charge in the meantime to lease is a waste of money, NTM any early purchase penalty

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Thanks, doing some searching…pretty sure I found it but doesn’t have quite a few of the options I need

Thanks, I wound up buying it and getting a loan from a credit union. I appreciate your input!

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Lol now I want to know what option you “need” that wasn’t on a nearly max-spec alpine grey GLC43 AMG for $89k sticker.

The only options I think he was missing were the AMG performance wheel, AMG carbon fiber interior trim, and those 21" upgrade wheels.

Upgraded AMG performance wheel + carbon fiber

Vs poverty spec GLC43

PS, I hate how that dealer jacks up the HDR on their photos, but they’re the only one I found quickly with the AMG upgrade steering wheel lol.

Lol. I got metal weave. Very handsome. No AMG steering wheel. Not needed :slight_smile:

Haha, yeah that’s why I want to see what @p0tat0 spec’d.

Congrats on your GLC43 though, glad you got your dream car.

Hey, many thanks!!
Amazing to find it on a lot instead of having to order it

Congratulations, post pics!

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@holeydonut “poverty spec” I am borrowing that thanks :slight_smile:
My config is Alpine Grey or Moonlight Metallic, 21in Y-spoke, Night Package, Black Leather, Metal Weave, Ventilated Seats, DAP, Burmeister. Many of the ones I saw didn’t have ventilated seats which is a no-go, same with DAP: many would have Pinnacle Trim which I don’t care for but are missing DAP and that has way too many safety features I am not willing to pass up on…

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Duuuuuude at that point just get a GLC63 AMG coupe. You want a 1:1 car this is it. Because nobody’s gonna be buying it haha.

https://www.mbflemington.com/new/Mercedes-Benz/2025-Mercedes-Benz-AMG+GLC+63-flemington+nj-464f60abac181e25697949aced2d5ac4.htm?

And you can plug it in and drive 4 miles on EV charge!

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She’s a beaut, Clark!

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Have you used MB’s ventilated seats in the past? They’re not good enough to be a deal-breaker in my experience but YMMV