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

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,350

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $34,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,562

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $31,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelXC90XC90GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100      
Climate Package 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,950 1,950 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325   590   0
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450    
Lighting Package     1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear     970    
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914      
Climate Package 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 670    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692 1,814 1,814 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306   549   0
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349    
Lighting Package     1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear     902    
Options (change) 8,075 6,950 12,520 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 7,591 6,533 11,646 1,814 1,814
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $47,350 $49,025 $82,145 $96,725 $126,975
Total Invoice $44,562 $46,136 $76,462 $90,020 $118,152

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,538
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelXC90XC90GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$47,350$49,025$82,145$96,725$126,975
Adjustments for Features-2000-9,185-11,975-16,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,150$49,025$72,960$84,750$110,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,875$0$11,790$37,890
Total Invoice$44,562$46,136$76,462$90,020$118,152
Adjustments for Features-1880-8,550-11,145-15,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,374$46,136$67,912$78,875$103,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,762$0$10,963$35,235

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelXC90XC90GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,425$6,225$15,410$18,200$22,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$9,185$11,975$16,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-8,550-11,145-15,005

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20122017
ModelXC90GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in121.1 in
Length188.9 in202.0 in
Width74.7 in76.1 in
Height70.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested102542%
Total Not Requested141558%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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