2009 Volvo XC70: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $37,250 - $39,500
- Invoice: $35,015 - $37,130
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2009 Volvo XC70. See if the 2009 Volvo XC70 is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2009 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | T6 |
| Arrival Date: | 09/02/2008 |
| Engine: | Turbocharged dohc I6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 6-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 39,500 |
| Price as Tested: | 46,935 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3378 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3747 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 369 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 20.813 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 17.73 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Premium Package (leather upholstery, power passenger seat, wood interior trim, power sunroof, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night mirror, compass), Climate Package (heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers w/heated nozzles, dual integrated two-stage child booster seats, headlight washers), Technology Package (dual-xenon gas discharge headlights with active bending light, Dynaudio premium sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound, rear seat headphone jacks and audio controls, SIRIUS satellite radio with 6 months service)
From the Back Seat
Jack Stewart
The XC70 is a good alternative to an SUV. However, with options it becomes expensive. If you don't need AWD, the lighter, less expensive V70 is a better alternative.
John Biel
The base-sticker difference between the base XC70 and the T6 version isn't much ($2250), and even then the T6 starts at $39,500. That's not bad for a comfortable, roomy, and versatile car. However, many of the popular niceties are available only in big-ticket option packages that may give the more cost-conscious buyer in this segement pause.
Tom Appel
My only beef here is that this fine car costs $12,000 more than the wonderful V70, and doesn't seem $12,000 better. You need the XC to get AWD these days, and though the move to the T6 isn't strictly necessary, the added power is nice. In the market for a $45,000 wagon? This is a good one. Check out the high-value V70 first, though. You may find it's plenty good enough.
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