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Models and Pricing
Unlike other Volvos, the 2008 XC70 comes in one trim level with lots of standard features to which the buyer can add stand-alone options or packages. Our test vehicle came with three packages, including a high-end audio system, a moonroof, leather seats, wood trim, heated front seats, the integrated child booster seats, headlight washers and heated washer nozzles. It also included a dealer-installed navigation system. All that took the XC70 from a base price of $37,520, including a $745 destination charge, to $44,065.
You can add what constitutes bling for Volvo – metallic paint and 17-inch wheels – or you can focus on safety features, like the BLIS blind-spot warning system which is sold on its own. A larger package of safety options rolls together Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning with Auto Brake, Distance Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and Driver Alert Control. That’s a bargain at $1,695 considering that Adaptive Cruise Control alone runs $1,495. Bi-Xenon headlights are an $800 option, a pricey but worthwhile option for those who often travel on dark country roads.
A factory-installed navigation is separate, with the pop-up system running $2,120, while the Dynaudio premium sound system, which includes Dolby Pro Logic II, goes for $1,650. That’s worthwhile if you spend a lot of time listening to music in your car or always want it well reproduced. There are audio controls and headphone jacks for rear-seat passengers. Adding a separate two-screen rear DVD entertainment system will set you back $1,800.
If you want leather seats, get ready to pay because they only come in the $2,995 Premium Package. Premium indeed. The power moonroof, power passenger seat, Homelink garage door opener and auto-dimming rearview mirror are all package features we’d gladly skip to get leather upholstery for a lower price. One item that’s part convenience and part safety is Volvo’s Smart Key system, which unlocks the doors when you get close to the car, let’s you lock them with the touch of an exterior button, tells you if the alarm went off, and can even detect a heart beat if someone’s inside. Our test vehicle didn’t have this, though we’ve used similar devices on other vehicles and liked them. Volvo’s will set you back $495.
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