Plugging the numbers in the calculator, i am getting a 1095 acquisition fee and a 0.00151 money factor, if you are in a 9% tax state, even higher if your tax is lower. The discount is good, 21% + 2500 fleet rebate, for about 27% off. If you can drive down MF and acq fee, you would get sub 300.
I really wanted black exterior and creme interior and found the exact car that I wanted in a different city. I shot them this quote I had and asked them to match the 326/mo but they came back and said the best they can do is 350/mo! So I decided to pass on both vehicles.
Fingers crossed more incentives or more selling pressure increase in October since they gotta make room for the 2018s.
I also heard an unconfirmed rumor that MB is discontinuing the autopay discount on Oct 3rd… that would increase my monthly payments so hopefully that is false!
Thank you all for your input and feedback
PS- I have ~6-7% tax where I am.
PPS- It doesn’t look like the $2.5K rebate did much and that is because I think the tax of ~$110 seems incorrect?
The discount on that car is about as good as you can get. The residuals will probably lower soon so the deals could get worse by the numbers. Best of luck in your search
That deal was $40 less per month than I paid on a new 2017 with MSRP +$3k. So if you adjust for MSRP you’re basically paying close to the same amount but getting a used car.
It’s a good point on level of discounting vs. miles on loaner car. A 45k C class with 8k miles, already has a residual reduction of 2.2%, so total discount needs to be at least 25% to make it worthwhile, compared to buying a new one @17% off, otherwise difference is minimal.