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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: $56,405

Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription   
Difference: $48,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,080

Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription   
Difference: $44,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,250 $55,400 $71,600 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $48,175 $52,076 $67,304 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Convenience Package 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560        
Premium I Package       3,170   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Power trunk closer       520   520  
Voice control for nav and audio       510 510 510 510
Adaptive cruise control       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Wood trim           0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,692 1,692 1,692        
Convenience Package 1,692 1,692 1,692        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526 526 526        
Premium I Package       2,948   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051
Power trunk closer       484   484  
Voice control for nav and audio       474 474 474 474
Adaptive cruise control       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 4,160 4,160 4,160 7,530 3,840 6,860 3,840
Options (change) 3,910 3,910 3,910 7,003 3,571 6,380 3,571
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,585 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $56,405 $60,555 $72,170 $105,005 $140,515 $139,635 $194,515
Total Invoice $53,080 $56,981 $67,624 $97,807 $130,922 $130,104 $181,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,925
Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,405$60,555$72,170$105,005$140,515$139,635$194,515
Adjustments for Features-210-1,910-1,5850-450-550-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,195$58,645$70,585$105,005$140,065$139,085$193,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$14,390$0$35,060$34,080$88,960
Total Invoice$53,080$56,981$67,624$97,807$130,922$130,104$181,142
Adjustments for Features-198-1,797-1,4850-419-512-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,882$55,184$66,139$97,807$130,503$129,592$180,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,302$13,257$0$32,696$31,785$82,823

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSLSL
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0    
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125    
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100    
Cyclist detection$25$25$25    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Following distance indicator$25$25$25    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250    
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Cargo organizer$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175    
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Road sign information$75$75$75    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$16,315$18,015$17,690$16,105$16,555$16,655$16,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$1,910$1,585$0$450$550$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-198-1,797-1,4850-419-512-512

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162008
ModelXC90SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.5 in100.8 in
Length194.8 in178.5 in
Width79.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested182588%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested182588%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested182588%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL600

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL65 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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