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Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelXC90XC90RDX
TrimV8V8 SportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $32,895
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $30,646
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Technology Package   2,295 3,100
AWD     2,000
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Technology Package   1,973 2,843
AWD     1,834
Options (change) 3,892 5,387 5,100
Options (change) 3,346 4,631 4,677
Destination 745 745 885
Total Price $53,142 $56,002 $38,880
Total Invoice $49,201 $51,755 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,975
Model Year200820082012
ModelXC90XC90RDX
TrimV8V8 SportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19235/55-18
Total Price$53,142$56,002$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,100-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,042$54,652$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$49,201$51,755$36,208
Adjustments for Features-1,018-1,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,183$50,507$36,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082012
ModelXC90XC90RDX
TrimV8V8 SportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,400$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,018-1,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082012
ModelXC90RDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length188.9 in180.7 in
Width74.7 in73.6 in
Height70.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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