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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: $58,980

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $40,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,027

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $37,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelXC90S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimV8S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,300 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $43,059 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Executive Package 3,545            
Convenience Package 2,300            
Technology Package 2,295            
Refrigerated storage compartment 695            
Blind spot warning system 695            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525            
Rear Seat Package   3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0   0
Executive Package 3,332            
Convenience Package 2,162            
Technology Package 2,157            
Refrigerated storage compartment 653            
Blind spot warning system 653            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494            
Rear Seat Package   2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0   0
Options (change) 11,855 5,490 5,490 5,490 5,490 0 0
Options (change) 11,143 5,105 5,105 5,105 5,105 0 0
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $58,980 $99,215 $99,915 $101,865 $146,665 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $55,027 $92,401 $93,052 $94,865 $136,529 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,352
Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelXC90S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimV8S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine311hp V8275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$58,980$99,215$99,915$101,865$146,665$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-2,870-1,120-6,970-11,920-11,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$98,045$97,045$100,745$139,695$151,055$201,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,700$42,650$54,010$104,910
Total Invoice$55,027$92,401$93,052$94,865$136,529$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-2,673-1,043-6,488-11,103-11,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,027$91,311$90,379$93,822$130,041$140,707$188,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$932$0$3,443$39,662$50,328$97,636

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

Model Year2009201220122012201220122012
ModelXC90S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimV8S400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr 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      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
AWD$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  
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $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
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      
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      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system$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
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250$250
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Refrigerated storage compartment$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 with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200      
Skid plate (one)$50      
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25      
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0      
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300      
Folding third row seats$600      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150      
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200      
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Massage, driver seat$100   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat$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$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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$75$75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150$150$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$150$150$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
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      
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,450$10,620$12,320$10,570$16,420$21,370$21,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$2,870$1,120$6,970$11,920$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-2,673-1,043-6,488-11,103-11,097

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

Model Year20092012
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 V8

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

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