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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: $68,640

Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription   
Difference: $76,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,581

Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription   
Difference: $70,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSL
TrimT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionT8 ExcellenceSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,150 $70,050 $104,900 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $55,601 $65,847 $98,606 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,800 1,800        
Convenience Package 1,950 1,950        
Luxury Package 3,150 3,150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,000 1,000        
Adaptive cruise control       2,230 2,230 2,230
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700 700 700
Premium I Package         3,050  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,140  
Wood trim         0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,692 1,692        
Convenience Package 1,833 1,833        
Luxury Package 2,961 2,961        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 940 940        
Adaptive cruise control       2,074 2,074 2,074
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651 651 651
Premium I Package         2,836  
Obstacle detection, rear         1,060  
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 8,495 8,495 595 2,930 7,120 2,930
Options (change) 7,985 7,985 559 2,725 6,621 2,725
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -5,002 -5,002 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $68,640 $74,538 $101,488 $145,505 $145,595 $201,105
Total Invoice $64,581 $69,825 $95,158 $135,563 $135,646 $187,271

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,381
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSL
TrimT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionT8 ExcellenceSL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine316hp I4313hp I4 PiH313hp I4 PiH510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T5T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 101400, 20510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/40-21255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$68,640$74,538$101,488$145,505$145,595$201,105
Adjustments for Features-2,560-2,235-4,6100-100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,080$72,303$96,878$145,505$145,495$201,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,223$30,798$10$0$55,510
Total Invoice$64,581$69,825$95,158$135,563$135,646$187,271
Adjustments for Features-2,409-2,094-4,3220-93-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,172$67,731$90,836$135,563$135,553$187,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,559$28,664$10$0$51,625

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelXC90XC90XC90SLSLSL
TrimT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionT8 ExcellenceSL600SL63 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   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row  $50   
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $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
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, 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
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25   
Side curtain airbags  $350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo organizer$100$100$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250   
Second-row high console  $250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50   
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
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0$0   
3.5 kW onboard charger $0$0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
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 headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog lights$125  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Road sign information$75$75$75   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50     
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200   
Foldaway tray tables, second row  $150   
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Footrests, second row  $25   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, second row seats  $150   
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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $150   
Power recliner, second row seats  $150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$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
Total Value of Features$18,890$18,565$20,940$16,330$16,430$16,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$2,235$4,610$0$100$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,409-2,094-4,3220-93-93

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182009
ModelXC90SL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.5 in100.8 in
Length194.8 in180.4 in
Width79.1 in71.5 in
Height69.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,328 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested26520%
Total Not Requested105080%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested26520%
Total Not Requested105080%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 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
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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