A list of the most affordable cars of 2010 was recently published by Forbes.  This list included cars, SUV’s and Crossovers that gave the overall best value for their money in that class,  not necessarily the cheapest sticker price on the lot.  The data and results were complied by Vincentric, an auto consulting firm in Michigan. The XC70 by Volvo received this award in the Wagon category, making the staff at your Chicago Volvo dealership very proud to sell this vehicle!

Vincentric uses several variable in helping come up with their results.  These include total cost of fuel over 5 years, maintenance, repairs, national insurance rates, depreciation, interest, opportunity costs and taxes.  The fuel costs are based on the following approximations per gallon for a Chicago used Volvo: $2.60 for regular fuel, $2.86 for premium, and $2.75 for diesel.

For the Volvo XC70,  the sticker price (MSRP) is $42,800 (for the T6, AWD turbocharged 6-cylinder, six-speed automatic model) and the total cost of ownership is around $58,000.  What makes this Volvo wagon a good buy, opposed to choosing other Chicago Volvo used cars?

The 2010 XC70 is a great off-road choice, for those families seeking adventure!  This vehicle is known for stability and safe transporting on rough terrain, when weather creates treacherous road conditions, or when driving on a trail.  Sounds like a fun wagon to own.

To build on that, the wagon has quite a few safety features applied to it.  One is the Hill Descent Control.  It is a button that is pushed if the XC70 is going down a hill.  The system will apply brakes to each wheel, so the driver can focus on steering the car.  The HDC can be overridden, by pushing the gas pedal or accelerator, when needed.   Also in this wagon are side curtain and side impact airbags, Bluetooth communication that is hands free, and a 4-wheel ABS system.  Volvo has applied these features to help make your driving experience  safe and exciting at the same time.

The XC70 is simply a great wagon for an adventurous family.  I have seen both new and Chicago used Volvo models of this wagon and they are extremely popular with drivers.  Visit your Chicago Volvo dealership today and see one for yourself!