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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,950

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $57,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,546

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $53,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelSLSLSLSLXC90XC90XC90
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.23.2 R-DesignV8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $38,400 $40,200 $48,000
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $36,096 $37,788 $45,120
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130      
Wood trim     0 0      
Climate Package         800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051      
Wood trim     0 0      
Climate Package         752    
Metallic paint (extra cost)         517 517 517
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         306    
Options (change) 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,675 550 550
Options (change) 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,575 517 517
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $98,605 $137,805 $133,905 $191,805 $40,950 $41,625 $49,425
Total Invoice $91,855 $128,402 $124,775 $178,622 $38,546 $39,180 $46,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,129
Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelSLSLSLSLXC90XC90XC90
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.23.2 R-DesignV8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12240hp I6240hp I6311hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8160, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/60-18255/50-19235/60-18
Total Price$98,605$137,805$133,905$191,805$40,950$41,625$49,425
Adjustments for Features-11,105-12,805-11,955-12,905-1750-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,500$125,000$121,950$178,900$40,775$41,625$47,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$850$6,750
Total Invoice$91,855$128,402$124,775$178,622$38,546$39,180$46,512
Adjustments for Features-10,345-11,931-11,140-12,018-1650-1,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,510$116,471$113,635$166,604$38,381$39,180$44,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,125$85,094$0$799$6,343

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2008200820082008201120112011
ModelSLSLSLSLXC90XC90XC90
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG3.23.2 R-DesignV8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350   
Proximity key $250 $250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails     $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150
Roof rails    $250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)    $50$50$50
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
HD radio    $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600   
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25$25
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
USB port    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25$25
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Floor mats, third row (optional)    $0$0$0
Folding passenger seat    $150$150$150
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Folding third row seats    $600$600$600
Integrated second row child seat, one    $150$150$150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    $150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat    $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$18,055$19,755$18,905$19,855$7,125$6,950$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,105$12,805$11,955$12,905$175$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,345-11,931-11,140-12,018-1650-1,788

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082011
ModelSLXC90
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in112.6 in
Length178.5 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in74.7 in
Height51.0 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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