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

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,060

Volvo XC90 2.5T   
Difference: $53,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Volvo XC90 2.5T   
Difference: $49,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim2.5TV8SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $33,945 $43,651 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Premium Package 2,995          
Climate Package 675 675        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Navigation system 2,120 2,120        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325          
Touring Package   1,795        
Wood trim         0 0
Premium Package 2,575          
Climate Package 580 580        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408        
Xenon HID headlights 602 602        
Navigation system 1,823 1,823        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279          
Touring Package   1,543        
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 7,290 5,765 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,267 4,956 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $44,060 $52,860 $97,475 $136,675 $132,775 $190,675
Total Invoice $40,907 $49,302 $90,804 $127,351 $123,724 $177,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 2.5T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,459
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim2.5TV8SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine208hp I5311hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5T6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,060$52,860$97,475$136,675$132,775$190,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-11,205-12,255-11,405-12,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,060$49,360$86,270$124,420$121,370$178,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,300$0$38,150$35,100$92,050
Total Invoice$40,907$49,302$90,804$127,351$123,724$177,571
Adjustments for Features0-3,264-10,438-11,419-10,628-11,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,907$46,038$80,366$115,932$113,096$166,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,131$0$35,566$32,730$85,699

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim2.5TV8SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000$1000$1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key   $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo organizer$100     
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0    
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats $600    
Integrated second row child seat, one $150    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$8,650$16,355$17,405$16,555$17,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$11,205$12,255$11,405$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,264-10,438-11,419-10,628-11,506

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20062008
ModelXC90SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in100.8 in
Length188.9 in178.5 in
Width74.7 in71.5 in
Height70.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 2.5T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested97536%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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