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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: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $34,590
Base Invoice $34,874 $33,207
Premier Package 3,450  
AWD 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Proximity key 525  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Premier Package 3,243  
AWD 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526  
Proximity key 494  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,035 1,500
Options (change) 5,673 1,440
Destination 940 770
Total Price $44,075 $36,860
Total Invoice $41,487 $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: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5256hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,075$36,860
Adjustments for Features-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,860$36,860
Total Invoice$41,487$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,519$35,417

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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$7,680$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,968 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
72.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T5

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested240064%
Total Not Requested135036%

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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