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

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,157

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $29,268

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,693

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $27,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90CLSCLS
Trim3.2V8V8 SportCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $66,309 $88,257
Premium Package 2,995        
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295 1,295    
Climate Package 412 412 412    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325     590  
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695    
Technology Package     2,295    
Lane departure warning       850 850
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Rear spoiler       400  
Folding second row seats       440  
Premium Package 2,575        
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113 1,113    
Climate Package 354 354 354    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408    
Xenon HID headlights 688 688      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279     549  
Blind spot warning system 598 598 598    
Technology Package     1,973    
Lane departure warning       791 791
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Rear spoiler       372  
Folding second row seats       409  
Options (change) 9,202 5,882 7,377 3,250 1,820
Options (change) 7,911 5,057 6,342 3,023 1,693
Destination 745 745 745 875 875
Total Price $46,157 $55,132 $57,992 $75,425 $97,595
Total Invoice $42,693 $50,912 $53,466 $70,207 $90,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,911
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90CLSCLS
Trim3.2V8V8 SportCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,157$55,132$57,992$75,425$97,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-3,675-4,945-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,157$51,707$54,317$70,480$91,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$8,160$0$21,345
Total Invoice$42,693$50,912$53,466$70,207$90,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,163-3,388-4,603-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,693$47,749$50,078$65,604$85,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,056$7,385$0$19,851

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90CLSCLS
Trim3.2V8V8 SportCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Side curtain airbags$350  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo organizer$100    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Rear seat audio controls $25$25  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,050$7,475$7,725$8,995$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$3,675$4,945$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,163-3,388-4,603-5,370

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082012
ModelXC90CLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length188.9 in194.5 in
Width74.7 in74.1 in
Height70.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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