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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: $62,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,080

Volvo XC90 T5 Inscription   
Difference: $57,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201320132013
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSL
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,250 $55,400 $71,600 $105,500 $145,800 $212,240
Base Invoice $48,175 $52,076 $67,304 $98,115 $135,594 $197,383
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 1 Package       4,900 4,300  
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable       4,090    
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 1 Package       4,557 3,999  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       326    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable       3,804    
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 4,160 4,160 4,160 12,290 7,250 0
Options (change) 3,910 3,910 3,910 11,431 6,743 0
Destination 995 995 995 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,585 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,405 $60,555 $72,170 $118,695 $153,955 $214,445
Total Invoice $53,080 $56,981 $67,624 $110,451 $143,242 $199,588

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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: $57,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,458
Model Year201620162016201320132013
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSL
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10600, 14600, 14900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,405$60,555$72,170$118,695$153,955$214,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,375-5,280-6,380-9,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,405$58,855$70,795$113,415$147,575$205,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$14,390$0$34,160$91,800
Total Invoice$53,080$56,981$67,624$110,451$143,242$199,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,288-4,913-5,936-8,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,080$55,381$66,336$105,538$137,306$190,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,301$13,256$0$31,768$85,459

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201620162016201320132013
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSL
TrimT5 InscriptionT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100   
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small   $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cyclist detection$25$25$25   
Following distance indicator$25$25$25   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
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
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system   $0$0$0
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $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
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel     $2000
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
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
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$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
Road sign information$75$75$75   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600   
Leather headliner     $1000
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150$150$150
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
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   
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,940$14,640$14,315$18,220$19,320$22,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,375$5,280$6,380$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-1,288-4,913-5,936-8,591

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20162013
ModelXC90SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.5 in101.8 in
Length194.8 in181.8 in
Width79.1 in73.9 in
Height69.9 in51.8 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.5 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft313.5 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-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested210069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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