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

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,850

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,912

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011201120112011
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8V8 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,000 $38,205 $46,300 $47,550 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $34,780 $35,913 $43,059 $44,222 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $54,126
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Technology Package 2,295 2,295 2,295 2,295        
Climate Package 675 675 675 675        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 525 525 720 720 720 720
Lighting Package         985 985 985 985
Universal Media Interface         1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package         1,995 1,995    
Heated front seats         750 750 750  
Rear spoiler         300      
Wood trim         325     0
Leather seating surfaces         1,620 1,620 1,620  
Multimedia Package               3,350
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162 2,162 2,162        
Technology Package 2,157 2,157 2,157 2,157        
Climate Package 634 634 634 634        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 494 494 669 669 669 669
Lighting Package         916 916 916 916
Universal Media Interface         1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package         1,855 1,855    
Heated front seats         698 698 698  
Rear spoiler         279      
Wood trim         302     0
Leather seating surfaces         1,507 1,507 1,507  
Multimedia Package               3,115
Options (change) 5,795 5,795 5,795 5,795 7,985 7,360 5,365 5,055
Options (change) 5,447 5,447 5,447 5,447 7,426 6,845 4,990 4,700
Destination 825 825 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $43,620 $44,825 $52,920 $54,170 $42,850 $44,135 $46,230 $66,230
Total Invoice $41,052 $42,185 $49,331 $50,494 $39,912 $41,107 $43,056 $61,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,749
Model Year20092009200920092011201120112011
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8V8 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp I6235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12305, 12305, 12305, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19235/60-18255/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,620$44,825$52,920$54,170$42,850$44,135$46,230$66,230
Adjustments for Features-3,070-2,795-4,695-4,4950-775-1,050-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,550$42,030$48,225$49,675$42,850$43,360$45,180$65,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$7,675$9,125$0$510$2,330$22,790
Total Invoice$41,052$42,185$49,331$50,494$39,912$41,107$43,056$61,801
Adjustments for Features-2,889-2,630-4,377-4,1900-722-978-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,163$39,555$44,954$46,304$39,912$40,385$42,078$61,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,392$6,791$8,141$0$473$2,166$21,338

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092009200920092011201120112011
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8V8 R-DesignC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual    $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
AWD  $1700$1700    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250    
Cargo organizer$100       
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250       
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player       $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive       $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25    
SD Card slot       $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   $250
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio       $100
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$25    
Chronometer       $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100    
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150    
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600    
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150$150$150    
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces       $0
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$7,375$9,275$9,075$4,580$5,355$5,630$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$2,795$4,695$4,495$0$775$1,050$590
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,889-2,630-4,377-4,1900-722-978-551

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20092011
ModelXC90C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length188.9 in182.3 in
Width74.7 in69.7 in
Height70.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested69041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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