For a starter, I drive a lot and 12k is probably not enough, plus this is WA state.
Sharing a link to the calculator but it isn’t fully aligned so here’s the details from the dealer:
Lease is 36/12k
MSRP: $55750
Selling price is: $47549 (with 699 aftermarket), that’s 14.71% discount
MF 0.00225 (checked in edmunds, this is no markup)
Residual is 55%
Pre-tax monthly is $748
They included some down payment as well.
Should I run away?
Not locked on the car but I virtually see no other non-electric AWD SUVs with Parking assistance in WA. Maybe it’s also a pretty bad time to get a car as well since the leases on 2023 ended on 4/30.
Appreciate your help!
Here’s the calc link (score is seemingly horrible at 6.4):
MB typically does not lease well unless it’s EV. If it’s a buy rate deal with that much dealer discount, I don’t know what other levers you have to pull on this. If you’re already anticipating going over on miles this may not be a good option for you.
If it’s a loaner you can push for more discount. But if it’s over 14% discount that seems pretty strong for a loaner. Assuming that is all dealer discount and not rebate/manufacturer incentive baked into that number. Do you have a deal sheet from the dealer you can post?
I don’t know if I’d run away, but might be worthwhile contacting California dealers to see if you can find a better deal (even w/ shipping)? How much DAS are they asking?
I don’t think we see many (any?) GLC deals here b/c, as @valek.jw mentioned, I imagine they just don’t lease well. But if this is the car you really want and it’s hard to find w/ the options you want…
Parking sensors specifically. They’re virtually non-existent, even on most entry level GLAs, and there’s almost nothing on other non-German car brands. If it’s a $30k car then I might compromise, but then how much cheaper can the lease be?
I saw some CX-30s just to compare what I am getting for the GLC’s extra price since there are a ton of CX-30s in WA, 3 adults (or even 2) can’t comfortably seat in the back. (as demonstrated in this video https://youtu.be/ecwq-pQYgkI?si=tuFKQZ9KLp4M-FbC&t=281)
TBH, I wanted a GLA, but nothing’s available at a similar price in WA right now.
I actually expected a different reaction here though, I am getting the impression that this may actually be a reasonable quote given the state/mileage/model constraints? in that case I might actually consider it
Don’t get my wrong, I think I’d rather spend an effective $800 trying to chase down a Macan loaner unicorn. Or look at an X3.
Are you open to an X1? I don’t think those are leasing well, either, but in terms of size and such, it’s a much better match to a GLA. A GLC is pretty big on the outside (at least, the last gen was).
Or look at an X3.