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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: $44,562

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $4,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,962

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $4,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120162016201620162016
ModelXC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $48,000 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $45,120 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Climate Package 537              
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 720 720 720 720 720
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700 550 550      
Xenon HID headlights 800              
Dynamic Package   1,400            
Garmin Map Pilot       600 600 600 600 600
Interior Package       2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package       2,220 2,220 1,520    
Wood trim       325 325 325 325 0
Rear spoiler       350 350      
Rearview camera       460 460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package             2,590  
Climate Package 526              
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 669 669 669 669 669
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658 512 512      
Xenon HID headlights 752              
Dynamic Package   1,316            
Garmin Map Pilot       558 558 558 558 558
Interior Package       2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package       2,065 2,065 1,414    
Wood trim       302 302 302 302 0
Rear spoiler       326 326      
Rearview camera       428 428 428 428 428
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package             2,409  
Options (change) 5,287 5,350 1,250 9,585 9,585 7,255 6,175 3,260
Options (change) 4,991 5,029 1,175 8,914 8,914 6,747 5,742 3,031
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $44,562 $46,425 $50,125 $49,460 $51,957 $58,980 $72,350 $77,435
Total Invoice $41,962 $43,692 $47,170 $46,063 $48,102 $54,916 $67,350 $72,079

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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: $3,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,561
Model Year20112011201120162016201620162016
ModelXC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6311hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12160, 8590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20235/60-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$44,562$46,425$50,125$49,460$51,957$58,980$72,350$77,435
Adjustments for Features-200-250-1,855-3,380-4,330-2,980-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,362$46,400$50,125$47,605$48,577$54,650$69,370$73,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$5,763$0$972$7,045$21,765$25,700
Total Invoice$41,962$43,692$47,170$46,063$48,102$54,916$67,350$72,079
Adjustments for Features-188-240-1,728-3,129-4,032-2,774-3,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,774$43,668$47,170$44,335$44,973$50,884$64,576$68,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,894$5,396$0$638$6,549$20,241$23,900

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

Model Year20112011201120162016201620162016
ModelXC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
AWD  $1700  $1700  
RWD   $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator    $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50     
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250     
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250       
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
6 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Raised top speed limiter       $0
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     
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50     
Sunroof$900$900$900     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25     
Boost gauge      $75$75
Chronometer      $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100     
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0$0     
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150     
Folding third row seats$600$600$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150$150     
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces       $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200     
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,050$8,875$8,850$10,705$12,230$13,180$11,830$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$25$0$1,855$3,380$4,330$2,980$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-188-240-1,728-3,129-4,032-2,774-3,844

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

Model Year20112016
ModelXC90C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.8 in
Length188.9 in184.5 in
Width74.7 in71.3 in
Height70.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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