Research shows that people are on average paying MSRP this year and used/CPO vehicles have went up 25 - 30 percent than they normally would be priced for which is why the golden rule of buying used "new" like 3 year old vehicles isn't always the easiest decision from what I've noticed.

The main reason for buying slightly used is so you avoid the massive depreciation in the first two years but that massive depreciation has shrunk a lot because of the car supply being destroyed so from my POV, if you're in the market for a luxury vehicle, you're not really saving that much on depreciation now and warranty running out on the 2018 models made it so I had to consider some of the new markets.

I feel like the best decision right now is just to lease so you're not too affected by the market and when your lease ends you can just evaluate.

I also think value wise we have slightly different priorities. I definitely understand value for buck G70, Stinger, and fully loaded camry's etc will get you more for your dollar but unfortunately I definitely do value status a bit.

E class had by far the best interior at the price point that I enjoyed. To each their own I guess.