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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,100 $34,795
Base Invoice $36,754 $33,403
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 1,900 1,720
Options (change) 1,786 1,651
Destination 875 795
Total Price $41,875 $37,310
Total Invoice $39,415 $35,849

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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: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $940
Model Year20122013
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,875$37,310
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,085$37,310
Total Invoice$39,415$35,849
Adjustments for Features-2,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,789$35,849

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front 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$6,280$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6260

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,152 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 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
72.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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