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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,325

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $43,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,598

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $39,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90A8A8
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $78,772 $124,157
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100    
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 3,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     950  
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914    
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692 2,790  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     883  
Options (change) 7,050 6,250 3,950 0
Options (change) 6,627 5,875 3,673 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,325 $48,325 $89,525 $135,675
Total Invoice $43,598 $45,478 $83,320 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,819
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90A8A8
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I6240hp I6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$46,325$48,325$89,525$135,675
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,470-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,125$48,325$84,055$125,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$40,975
Total Invoice$43,598$45,478$83,320$126,332
Adjustments for Features-1880-5,091-9,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,410$45,478$78,229$116,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$38,191

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90A8A8
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,225$7,025$12,495$17,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,470$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-5,091-9,912

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012
ModelXC90A8
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.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft313.2 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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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