Lease Details:
- Model: 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+, MSRP $57600
- Term: 30 months / 7,500 miles; MF 0.00155; Residual 49%
- Due at Signing (DAS): $3,000
- Monthly Payment: $241, tax included
- Location: Socal, end of May
- Incentives: EV $7500, Fleet $6500 (not sure if June program is the same)
As a first-time lessee, I’m not convinced this is a strong deal, particularly when compared to the exceptional 2024 EQB “unicorn” deals I’ve seen in this forum. Unfortunately, 2024 EQB models are scarce in my area, and dealers aren’t offering significant discounts. My specific preferences for colors and packages are also more readily available on the 2025 model. Given the limited data points for 2025 EQB lease deals on Leasehackr, and with the end of June and the first half of the year approaching, this information could serve as a valuable baseline for others aiming to negotiate a favorable lease on a 2025 EQB.
I am pleased with the car overall after three-week driving. It’s one of the least MSRP EQB with Driver Assistance Package and Surround View Camera both I find very useful. The EV range is also very promising; I consistently observed a 50% battery drop (e.g., 80% to 30%) on multiple 150-mile trips, indicating that the full charge range should confidently exceed 250 miles.
Leasing Journey:
In late April, I attempted to secure a lease on a 2024 EQB 250+ or EQB300, aiming for a 22% discount before incentives. I submitted offers to a dozen Mercedes-Benz dealerships across SoCal, most of which were outright rejected. Only two responded with counteroffers, which were significantly higher, and we couldn’t reach an agreement.
By the end of May, one of these two dealerships re-engaged, expressing strong motivation to move their EQ inventory. However, they only had 2025 models available by the time. Believing a 20% pre-incentive discount would be a reasonable target for the 2025 models, especially after failing to secure 22% on the 2024s, I submitted a new offer. My proposal included a 20% pre-incentive discount, an acquisition fee of $1,095, a dealer fee of $335, and a government fee of $700. The dealer verbally agreed to my proposed $3,000 drive-off amount and a $241 monthly payment but did not provide a detailed lease agreement at that time.
Upon reviewing the final documents at the dealership, I discovered discrepancies from my initial calculations. The actual figures were: an acquisition fee of $795, a dealer fee of $119, and a government fee of $581, while the pre-incentive discount was only 19%. I didn’t negotiate further since we had already agreed on the numbers of DAS and monthly.
Tips for those considering a 2025 EQB lease, aim for at least a 20% discount before incentives and make sure you get the correct numbers of the acquisition, dealer, and government fees in your calculation.