Volvo XC90 Volvo XC90 2011 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,575

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $29,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,293

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $27,218

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelXC90A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimV8A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $45,120 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Luxury Package 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Blind spot warning system 700      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 3,000 3,000  
Refrigerated storage compartment 700      
Luxury Package 2,773      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517      
Blind spot warning system 658      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 2,790 2,790  
Refrigerated storage compartment 658      
Options (change) 6,700 3,000 3,000 0
Options (change) 6,298 2,790 2,790 0
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,575 $85,425 $94,425 $140,125
Total Invoice $52,293 $79,511 $87,881 $130,473

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo XC90 dealer quotes or Audi A8 / S8 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,251
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelXC90A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimV8A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine311hp V8333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$55,575$85,425$94,425$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-8,560-9,210-13,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,575$76,865$85,215$126,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350$50,075
Total Invoice$52,293$79,511$87,881$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-7,967-8,572-12,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,293$71,544$79,309$118,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,765$46,652

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelXC90A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimV8A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250   
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,200$17,760$18,410$22,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,560$9,210$13,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,967-8,572-12,277

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112016
ModelXC90A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in122.9 in
Length188.9 in207.4 in
Width74.7 in76.7 in
Height70.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft314.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.