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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: $49,395

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,001

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720122012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 MomentumT6 MomentumT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $52,250 $51,150 $56,250 $67,800 $57,350 $68,900 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575
Base Invoice $43,005 $49,115 $48,081 $52,875 $63,732 $53,909 $64,766 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735
Momentum Plus Package 1,250 1,050                    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400                      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595 595 595 595 720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500   500                  
Lighting Package               1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package               2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package               1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package               2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Proximity key               650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar               660 660 660 660 660
Lane departure warning               850 850 850 850 850
Rear spoiler               300 300 300 300  
Wood trim               325   325   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates               700 700 700 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear               970   970   970
Panoramic sunroof               1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Momentum Plus Package 1,175 987                    
Leather seating surfaces 1,316                      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559 559 559 559 559 669 669 669 669 669
Heated front seats 470   470                  
Lighting Package               1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package               2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package               1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package               2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Proximity key               605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar               614 614 614 614 614
Lane departure warning               791 791 791 791 791
Rear spoiler               279 279 279 279  
Wood trim               302   302   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates               651 651 651 651 651
Obstacle detection, rear               902   902   902
Panoramic sunroof               1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 3,745 1,645 1,095 595 595 595 595 14,595 13,300 14,595 13,300 11,470
Options (change) 3,520 1,546 1,029 559 559 559 559 13,575 12,371 13,575 12,371 10,669
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,585 0 -4,585 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $50,490 $54,890 $53,240 $57,840 $64,805 $58,940 $65,905 $50,270 $49,395 $53,490 $52,605 $52,920
Total Invoice $47,520 $51,656 $50,105 $54,429 $60,701 $55,463 $61,735 $46,814 $46,001 $49,809 $48,986 $49,279

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720122012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 MomentumT6 MomentumT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4316hp I4250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH316hp I4313hp I4 PiH201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,490$54,890$53,240$57,840$64,805$58,940$65,905$50,270$49,395$53,490$52,605$52,920
Adjustments for Features-3,955-7,080-4,480-7,605-7,280-8,095-7,770-7250-2,425-1,700-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,535$47,810$48,760$50,235$57,525$50,845$58,135$49,545$49,395$51,065$50,905$52,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$2,225$3,700$10,990$4,310$11,600$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800
Total Invoice$47,520$51,656$50,105$54,429$60,701$55,463$61,735$46,814$46,001$49,809$48,986$49,279
Adjustments for Features-3,722-6,663-4,216-7,157-6,819-7,617-7,278-6750-2,258-1,583-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,798$44,993$45,889$47,272$53,882$47,846$54,457$46,139$46,001$47,551$47,403$48,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$2,091$3,474$10,084$4,048$10,659$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603

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

Model Year201720172017201720172017201720122012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimT5 MomentumT6 MomentumT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0 $0         
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700  $1700$1700 
RWD       $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100$100     
Parking guidance system - passive       $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350     
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25     
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row     $125$125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power       $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener       $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200     
Blind spot warning system       $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100     
Cyclist detection$25$25$25$25$25$25$25     
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200     
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250     
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100     
Knee airbag, driver       $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50     
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25$25$25$25$25     
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25     
Side curtain airbags$350 $350    $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500 $500$500$500$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50     
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250$250     
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75     
Cargo mat     $40$40     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles       $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100 $100    $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250$250$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125$125$125     
Rear HVAC unit $400 $400$400$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0 $0     
9 kWh battery pack    $0 $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0      
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0$0       
Body kit       $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100     
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100$100     
CD changer, in-dash       $325$325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player       $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150     
Media drive       $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player       $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot       $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25     
Surround sound       $250$250$250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       $75$75$75$75$75
Compass       $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25$25$25$25
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75$75$75     
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50$50 $50      
Xenon HID headlights       $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100       
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300     
Folding third row seats $600 $600$600$600$600     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  $75 $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100     
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 leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0       
Wood trim$300$300   $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical       $100$100$100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200     
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100       
Total Value of Features$8,775$11,900$9,300$12,425$12,100$12,915$12,590$5,545$4,820$7,245$6,520$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$7,080$4,480$7,605$7,280$8,095$7,770$725$0$2,425$1,700$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,722-6,663-4,216-7,157-6,819-7,617-7,278-6750-2,258-1,583-675

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

Model Year20172012
ModelXC90C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.5 in108.7 in
Length194.8 in180.7 in
Width79.1 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T5 Momentum

Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Android Auto support100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Android Auto support100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%

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