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2016 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,850

2012 Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,212

2012 Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $7,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90
TrimT6 MomentumT8 MomentumT6 R-DesignT5 InscriptionT6 Inscription3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,800 $68,100 $53,800 $51,250 $55,400 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $46,812 $64,014 $50,572 $48,175 $52,076 $36,096 $38,728
Momentum Plus Package 1,900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560 560 560 550 550
Integrated second row child seat, one 250 250 250 250 250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325 325       325  
Wood trim   400          
Platinum Package           3,900 3,100
Climate Package           800 800
Momentum Plus Package 1,786            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526 526 526 526 526 517 517
Integrated second row child seat, one 235 235 235 235 235    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306 306       306  
Wood trim   376          
Platinum Package           3,666 2,914
Climate Package           752 752
Options (change) 3,035 1,535 810 810 810 5,575 4,450
Options (change) 2,853 1,443 761 761 761 5,241 4,183
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,585 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,830 $66,045 $55,605 $53,055 $57,205 $44,850 $46,525
Total Invoice $50,660 $61,867 $52,328 $49,931 $53,832 $42,212 $43,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $740
Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90
TrimT6 MomentumT8 MomentumT6 R-DesignT5 InscriptionT6 Inscription3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4313hp I4 PiH316hp I4250hp I4316hp I4240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$53,830$66,045$55,605$53,055$57,205$44,850$46,525
Adjustments for Features-7,300-7,325-7,825-7,615-9,315-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,530$58,720$47,780$45,440$47,890$44,650$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$13,280$2,340$0$2,450$0$1,875
Total Invoice$50,660$61,867$52,328$49,931$53,832$42,212$43,786
Adjustments for Features-6,870-6,862-7,364-7,167-8,766-1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,790$55,005$44,964$42,764$45,066$42,024$43,786
Cost Above Minimum$1,026$12,241$2,200$0$2,302$0$1,762

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Features Comparison: 2016 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90XC90
TrimT6 MomentumT8 MomentumT6 R-DesignT5 InscriptionT6 Inscription3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700  
FWD   $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125  
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cyclist detection$25$25$25$25$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100$100$100  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25$25$25  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40  
Cargo organizer     $100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
CD player     $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
Rear seat audio controls     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass     $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75  
Steering-linked fog lights$50 $50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)     $0$0
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat     $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$12,675$12,700$13,200$12,990$14,690$5,575$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,300$7,325$7,825$7,615$9,315$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,870-6,862-7,364-7,167-8,766-1880

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Volvo XC90 vs. 2012 Volvo XC90

Model Year20162012
ModelXC90XC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in112.6 in
Length194.8 in188.9 in
Width79.1 in74.7 in
Height69.9 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested95066%

Option Package Details
2012 Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

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