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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: $57,780

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,802

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelXC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,250 $55,400 $71,600 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $48,175 $52,076 $67,304 $36,224 $42,306
Vision Package 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560 720 720
Head-up display (HUD) 900 900 900 990 990
Multimedia Package       2,230 2,230
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290
Lighting Package       800 800
Premium 2 Package       2,220 2,220
Driver Assistance Package       2,800 2,800
Interior Package       2,880 2,880
Power trunk closer       250 250
Wood trim       325 325
Rear spoiler       350 350
Sunshades, second row       380 380
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480
Luxury Package         325
Vision Package 1,692 1,692 1,692    
Convenience Package 1,692 1,692 1,692    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,692 1,692 1,692 1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526 526 526 669 669
Head-up display (HUD) 846 846 846 921 921
Multimedia Package       2,074 2,074
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200
Lighting Package       744 744
Premium 2 Package       2,065 2,065
Driver Assistance Package       2,604 2,604
Interior Package       2,678 2,678
Power trunk closer       233 233
Wood trim       302 302
Rear spoiler       326 326
Sunshades, second row       354 354
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376
Luxury Package         303
Options (change) 6,860 6,860 6,860 17,905 17,040
Options (change) 6,448 6,448 6,448 16,653 15,849
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,585 0 -4,043
Total Price $59,105 $63,255 $74,870 $57,780 $59,412
Total Invoice $55,618 $59,519 $70,162 $53,802 $55,037

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,555
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelXC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$59,105$63,255$74,870$57,780$59,412
Adjustments for Features-4,645-6,345-6,0200-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,460$56,910$68,850$57,780$58,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$14,390$0$1,207
Total Invoice$55,618$59,519$70,162$53,802$55,037
Adjustments for Features-4,371-5,970-5,6410-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,247$53,549$64,521$53,802$54,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,302$13,274$0$841

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

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelXC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionC300C350e
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Eco accelerator    $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cyclist detection$25$25$25  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0 $0
6 kWh battery pack    $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Suggestive steering   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,315$11,015$10,690$4,670$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$6,345$6,020$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,371-5,970-5,6410-394

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

Model Year20162016
ModelXC90C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.5 in111.8 in
Length194.8 in184.5 in
Width79.1 in71.3 in
Height69.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription

Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested185089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested185089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription

Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested185089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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