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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: $40,950

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $57,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,546

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $53,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $48,000 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $45,120 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Climate Package 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325            
Obstacle detection, rear       1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Wood trim           0 0
Climate Package 752            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306            
Obstacle detection, rear       1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 1,675 550 550 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Options (change) 1,575 517 517 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $40,950 $41,625 $49,425 $98,605 $137,805 $133,905 $191,805
Total Invoice $38,546 $39,180 $46,512 $91,855 $128,402 $124,775 $178,622

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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: $46,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,129
Model Year2011201120112008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8SL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I6240hp I6311hp V8382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19235/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$40,950$41,625$49,425$98,605$137,805$133,905$191,805
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,900-11,105-12,805-11,955-12,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,775$41,625$47,525$87,500$125,000$121,950$178,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$6,750$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$38,546$39,180$46,512$91,855$128,402$124,775$178,622
Adjustments for Features-1650-1,788-10,345-11,931-11,140-12,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,381$39,180$44,724$81,510$116,471$113,635$166,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$799$6,343$0$34,961$32,125$85,094

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2011201120112008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8SL550SL600SL55 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $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, three rows$500$500$500    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Roof rails$250      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400$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    
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 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
HD radio$50$50$50    
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass $0$0    
Cornering lights    $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
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$0    
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600$600    
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150$150    
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150   
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
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$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,125$6,950$8,850$18,055$19,755$18,905$19,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,900$11,105$12,805$11,955$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-1,788-10,345-11,931-11,140-12,018

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,545 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 ft37.3 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 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
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 SL600

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

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

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