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Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelXC70Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.2GTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,775 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $34,569 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 2,995    
Climate Package 612    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Personal Car Communicator 495    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 295    
Navigation system 2,120    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 2,575    
Climate Package 527    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Personal Car Communicator 426    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Satellite radio 254    
Navigation system 1,823    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 7,792 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,701 5,760 1,440
Destination 745 770 770
Total Price $45,312 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $42,015 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,885
Model Year200820122012
ModelXC70Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.2GTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,312$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,3800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,932$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$42,015$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-4,9890-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,026$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelXC70Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.2GTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Heartbeat monitor$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Security status communicator$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,630$1,250$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9890-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.8 in101.5 in
Length190.5 in165.4 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height63.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,093 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested26547%
Total Not Requested30053%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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