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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $34,590
Base Invoice $37,130 $33,207
Premium Package 2,995  
Climate Package 875  
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Technology Package 2,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,120  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Premium Package 2,815  
Climate Package 822  
Personal Car Communicator 465  
Technology Package 2,157  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 1,993  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 9,305 1,500
Options (change) 8,746 1,440
Destination 825 770
Total Price $49,630 $36,860
Total Invoice $46,701 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,609
Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine281hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,630$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,725$36,860
Total Invoice$46,701$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,026$35,417

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
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
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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
Total Value of Features$6,630$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,098 lb.3,326 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 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Compass0Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

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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