2011 Volvo S60 Pricing Begins at $38,550

We’ve been gawking at the 2011 Volvo S60 for some time now, and the shapely Swede will finally arrive in U.S. showrooms later this year, wearing a base price of $38,550 (including an $850 destination charge).

Yes, that base price is a little higher than the outgoing 2009 model, but Volvo has packed a lot of extra standard equipment into the new 2011 S60. While the previous car was available in three different trims, the 2011 S60 is offered only with a 300-horsepower turbocharged inline-six, a six-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel-drive. A sport-tuned suspension package is standard, as are leather seats, a 7-inch in-dash screen, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a HD radio tuner, and Sirius satellite radio are standard, as is Volvo’s City Safety automatic braking system.

Buyers can build upon that list of standard content with a number of option groups. The $1500 premium package adds a power moonroof, a power front passenger seat, and adaptive Xenon HID headlamps. The climate group, which runs $800, adds heated front seats and windshield washer nozzles, along with headlamp washers, rain-sensing wipers, and an interior air purifier.

The S60′s multimedia package allows drivers to utilize that giant in-dash screen for navigation. For an extra $2700, buyers receive the navigation system with real-time updates, a rear park assist camera, and an Audyssey 12-speaker surround sound system. Additional gadgets are included with the $2100 tech package, which adds Volvo’s pedestrian detection system, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and lane departure warnings. The blind-spot detection system (BLIS), however, remains a stand-alone $700 option.

Volvo made its sport-tuned suspension standard, but those desiring a softer ride quality can choose the so-called touring chassis at no extra cost. Buyers who wish to perpetually switch between the two can opt for Volvo’s Four-C adaptive suspension system for an extra $750.

Source: Volvo Cars