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Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,850

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,212

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $6,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90RL
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $48,200
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $44,098
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100  
Climate Package 800 800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Technology Package     4,150
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914  
Climate Package 752 752  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Technology Package     3,756
Options (change) 5,575 4,450 4,150
Options (change) 5,241 4,183 3,756
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $44,850 $46,525 $53,245
Total Invoice $42,212 $43,786 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,286
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90RL
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$44,850$46,525$53,245
Adjustments for Features-2000-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,650$46,525$52,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0
Total Invoice$42,212$43,786$48,749
Adjustments for Features-1880-439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,024$43,786$48,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,762$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90RL
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,500$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$480
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-439

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelXC90RL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length188.9 in195.8 in
Width74.7 in72.7 in
Height70.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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