2011 Volvo S60 to Start at $37,700

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Volvo’s completely redesigned S60 goes on sale later this year, but the company is already touting its starting price of $37,700, before an $850 destination charge. That’s competitive for the segment, which offers some tough competition in the Infiniti G37 sedan and the Audi A4 when you’re talking value. Our editors were mixed on the S60 after seeing it at the New York International Auto Show last month, but their opinions may change once they drive it.

The S60 comes with a standard 300-horsepower, turbocharged six-cylinder and all-wheel drive as well as a six-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with five years or 60,000 miles of free scheduled maintenance.

Also standard are 18-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, HD radio and a 7-inch touch-screen for entertainment and vehicle settings.

There are a number of option packages we’ve listed below with their prices. Volvo says the S60 will be on sale in “late 2010,” so we’d expect it to be late fall or winter before you can put down $40,000 or so for one.  
2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD – $37,700
Destination charges – $850

Premium Package – $1,500

•          Power glass moonroof
•          Power passenger seat
•          Dual xenon-gas-discharge headlights with Active Bending Light

Climate Package – $800

•          Heated front seat
•          Heated windshield washer nozzles
•          Headlight washers
•          Rain-sensor wipers
•          Interior Air Quality System

Multimedia Package – $2,700

•          Premium Multimedia Sound System with MultEQ XT by Audyssey
•          Dolby Pro Logic II, 650 watts, 12 premium loudspeakers
•          Rear park assist camera
•          Navigation system with real-time traffic updates
•          Map Care with two complimentary navigation updates

Technology Package – $2,100

•          Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake
•          Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist
•          Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake
•          Distance Alert
•          Lane Departure Warning System

Single Options

•          Metallic paint – $550
•          Premium Electric Silver paint – $675
•          Urbane wood inlays – $300
•          Front and rear park assist – $500
•          Blind Spot Information System – $700
•          Personal Car Communicator – $550
•          Touring chassis – N/C option
•          FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) Active Chassis – $750
•          17-inch “Njord” alloy wheels – N/C option
•          17-inch “Njord” alloy wheels with self-supporting tires – $500