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

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,957

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $48,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,241

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $45,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013201320132013
ModelXC90XC90XC90S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2V8V8 SportS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
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            
Xenon HID headlights 800 800              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325           0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695            
Technology Package     2,295            
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            
Xenon HID headlights 688 688              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279           0   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,548 1,548 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Blind spot warning system 598 598 598            
Technology Package     1,973            
Options (change) 11,002 7,682 9,177 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 0 0
Options (change) 9,459 6,605 7,890 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278 0 0
Destination 745 745 745 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $47,957 $56,932 $59,792 $96,705 $97,355 $99,355 $144,355 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $44,241 $52,460 $55,014 $90,069 $90,673 $92,533 $134,383 $152,584 $200,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,473
Model Year200820082008201320132013201320132013
ModelXC90XC90XC90S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2V8V8 SportS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$47,957$56,932$59,792$96,705$97,355$99,355$144,355$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-3,650-6,845-8,545-6,795-10,645-16,995-16,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,957$53,532$56,142$89,860$88,810$92,560$133,710$146,810$198,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,575$8,185$1,050$0$3,750$44,900$58,000$109,200
Total Invoice$44,241$52,460$55,014$90,069$90,673$92,533$134,383$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,133-3,358-6,375-7,959-6,328-9,910-15,831-15,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,241$49,327$51,656$83,694$82,714$86,205$124,473$136,753$184,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,086$7,415$980$0$3,491$41,759$54,039$101,629

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

Model Year200820082008201320132013201320132013
ModelXC90XC90XC90S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim3.2V8V8 SportS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000$1000
FWD$0        
AWD $1700$1700 $1700    
RWD   $0 $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel       $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power      $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial       $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention       $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning       $200$200
Lane departure prevention       $150$150
Lane departure warning       $200$200
Night vision       $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night       $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500      
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100        
Console with shifter$150$150$150      
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control       $125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400      
Rear wiper$175$175$175      
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25   $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275      
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof       $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200      
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50      
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25      
Chronometer      $100 $100
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100      
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats       $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0      
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300      
Folding third row seats $600$600      
Heated second row seats       $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150      
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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      
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats       $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats       $150$150
Metal pedals      $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats       $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats       $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats       $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats       $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats       $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats       $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200      
Crosswind stabilization      $50$50$50
Performance steering system (optional)  $0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,650$9,050$9,300$12,495$14,195$12,445$16,295$22,645$22,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$3,650$6,845$8,545$6,795$10,645$16,995$16,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,133-3,358-6,375-7,959-6,328-9,910-15,831-15,822

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

Model Year20082013
ModelXC90S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in124.6 in
Length188.9 in206.5 in
Width74.7 in73.7 in
Height70.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft316.4 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 mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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