Buying Outlook Updated on October 27, 2011 by our Vehicle Experts
- 2012 models are now widely available
- Prices are expected to drop on the remaining 2011 models as we head towards the end of the year

| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | $37,871 | $48,275 |
| Lexus RX 450h | $42,656 | $48,655 |
| Infiniti FX35 | $40,144 | $50,485 |
| Lincoln MKT | $41,349 | $48,789 |
| Average | $40,505 | $49,051 |



| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | $635 | $810 |
| Lexus RX 450h | $716 | $816 |
| Infiniti FX35 | $674 | $847 |
| Lincoln MKT | $694 | $819 |
| Average | $680 | $823 |
Based On: 10% down, 4.5% APR, 60 months


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The XC90 is Volvo’s entry into the 7-passenger midsize luxury crossover SUV market. The XC90 rides on a somewhat dated platform, having made its debut for 2003. Available in 3.2, 3.2 R-Design and V8 trim levels, the Volvo ranges in price before options between $38,400 and $48,000. The base engine is a 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder making 240 hp, while the top-of-the-line XC90 V8 gets a Yamaha-designed 4.4-liter V8 producing 311 hp. Both engines come with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. 6-cylinder crossovers come in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the V8 comes with standard all-wheel drive.
Volvo offers innovative safety features, like blind-spot monitoring and active bi-xenon headlamps. Cargo capacity is a mixed bag: a generous 93 cubic feet with the second and third-row seats folded flat but just 8.8 cubic feet with all seats in place.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive | 15% | $43,457 | $41,378 |
| 2 2012 3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive | 14% | $46,386 | $44,212 |
| 3 2011 3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive | 14% | $42,510 | $40,781 |
| 4 2011 3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive | 11% | $44,798 | $42,733 |
| 5 2012 3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive | 10% | $42,589 | $40,161 |
| 6 2011 3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 10% | $41,626 | $39,356 |
| 7 2011 V8 4dr All-wheel Drive | 6% | $52,210 | $49,982 |
| 8 2012 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5% | $45,074 | $42,915 |
| 9 2012 3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive | 5% | $48,731 | $46,374 |
| 10 2012 3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 4% | $39,275 | $37,396 |
| 11 2012 3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3% | $42,073 | $39,845 |
| 12 2012 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 2% | $43,650 | $41,321 |
| 13 2011 3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 2% | $41,975 | $40,051 |
| 14 2012 3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive | 1% | $44,075 | $42,383 |
| 15 2012 3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 1% | $45,320 | $42,766 |
| 16 2013 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $44,700 | N/A |
| 17 2013 3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $47,400 | N/A |
| 18 2013 3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $44,300 | N/A |
| 19 2013 3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $41,500 | N/A |
| 20 2013 3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $45,400 | N/A |
| 21 2013 3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $39,500 | N/A |
| 22 2013 3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $44,700 | N/A |
| 23 2013 3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $42,000 | N/A |
| 24 2013 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $42,700 | N/A |
| 25 2013 3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $44,000 | N/A |
| 26 2013 3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $42,300 | N/A |
| 27 2013 3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive | 0% | $46,700 | N/A |
| 28 2012 3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $41,200 | N/A |
| 29 2012 3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 0% | $44,300 | N/A |
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