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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: $45,462

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $56,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,095

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $52,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim3.2V8V8 SportSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Premium Package 2,995            
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295 1,295        
Climate Package 412 412 412        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325            
Technology Package     2,295        
Obstacle detection, rear       1,140   1,140  
Wood trim           0 0
Premium Package 2,575            
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113 1,113        
Climate Package 354 354 354        
Xenon HID headlights 688 688          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408        
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279            
Technology Package     1,973        
Obstacle detection, rear       1,060   1,060  
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 8,507 5,187 6,682 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 7,313 4,459 5,744 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 745 745 745 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $45,462 $54,437 $57,297 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $42,095 $50,314 $52,868 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,014
Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim3.2V8V8 SportSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$45,462$54,437$57,297$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-3,675-11,520-13,820-12,870-13,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,462$51,012$53,622$90,295$128,755$126,745$184,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$8,160$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$42,095$50,314$52,868$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-3,166-3,391-10,731-12,876-11,992-12,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,095$47,148$49,477$84,109$119,962$118,093$171,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,053$7,382$0$35,853$33,984$87,474

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008200820082009200920092009
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim3.2V8V8 SportSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 $1000
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$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$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
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350      
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo organizer$100      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Roof rails$250$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$150    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400    
Rear wiper$175$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Glass roof panel(s)    $300 $300
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50    
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls $25$25    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
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    
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$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$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150 $150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
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 headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
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$200    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$8,800$9,050$16,895$19,195$18,245$19,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$3,675$11,520$13,820$12,870$13,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,166-3,391-10,731-12,876-11,992-12,963

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelXC90SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.6 in100.8 in
Length188.9 in180.4 in
Width74.7 in71.5 in
Height70.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,545 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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