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2008 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,350

2012 Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $2,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,562

2012 Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $1,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90
Trim3.2V8V8 Sport3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $36,096 $38,728
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295 1,295    
Premium Package 2,995        
Versatility Package 2,250        
Climate Package 412 412 412 800 800
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550 550
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695 700 700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325     325  
Technology Package     2,295    
Platinum Package       3,900 3,100
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113 1,113    
Premium Package 2,575        
Versatility Package 1,935        
Climate Package 354 354 354 752 752
Xenon HID headlights 688 688      
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408 517 517
Blind spot warning system 598 598 598 658 658
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,548 1,548 1,692 1,692
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279     306  
Technology Package     1,973    
Platinum Package       3,666 2,914
Options (change) 13,252 7,682 9,177 8,075 6,950
Options (change) 11,394 6,605 7,890 7,591 6,533
Destination 745 745 745 875 875
Total Price $50,207 $56,932 $59,792 $47,350 $49,025
Total Invoice $46,176 $52,460 $55,014 $44,562 $46,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90
Trim3.2V8V8 Sport3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$50,207$56,932$59,792$47,350$49,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-1,975-500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,207$55,207$57,817$46,850$48,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$7,610$0$1,875
Total Invoice$46,176$52,460$55,014$44,562$46,136
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-1,817-471-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,176$50,870$53,197$44,091$45,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,694$7,021$0$1,763

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Features Comparison: 2008 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90
Trim3.2V8V8 Sport3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer   $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,125$3,850$4,100$2,625$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$1,975$500$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,590-1,817-471-282

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

Model Year20082012
ModelXC90XC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in188.9 in
Width74.7 in74.7 in
Height70.2 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested215091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Versatility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Integrated second row child seat, one150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Floor mats, third row (optional)0Yes
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat25Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2008 Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
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
2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
2012 Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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