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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: $45,550

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $29,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,870

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $27,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90CLSCLS
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $66,309 $88,257
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100    
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325   590  
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Lane departure warning     850 850
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Rear spoiler     400  
Folding second row seats     440  
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914    
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306   549  
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Lane departure warning     791 791
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Rear spoiler     372  
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 6,275 5,150 3,250 1,820
Options (change) 5,899 4,841 3,023 1,693
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $45,550 $47,225 $75,425 $97,595
Total Invoice $42,870 $44,444 $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: $27,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,784
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90CLSCLS
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,550$47,225$75,425$97,595
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,945-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$47,225$72,480$93,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$21,345
Total Invoice$42,870$44,444$70,207$90,825
Adjustments for Features-1880-2,741-3,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,682$44,444$67,466$87,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,762$0$19,851

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelXC90XC90CLSCLS
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
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  
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
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,075$5,875$8,820$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,945$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-2,741-3,508

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012
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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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