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Review summary Although on the pricey side, the 2008 Volvo XC70 is a good-looking practical wagon that feels as if it can go anywhere. Its safety tech is incredibly innovative, but Volvo needs a more integrated strategy for cell phones and digital music players. The 2008 Subaru Outback XT is a good all-around package, combining useful cabin tech with decent performance and admirable fuel economy from its advanced engine-management system. Although we aren't crazy about the exterior of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, we give it credit for making a strong statement. The car is meant for cruising, not for speed, and although it has a full range of tech gear, we don't find OnStar as convenient as onboard systems. The new Scion xB has lost its bold exterior creases and some of its character, but has also grown up a bit and now represents one of the best tech values we've seen in a new car. We come down on the side of appreciating the 2007 Audi A3's rowdy behavior off the line, although some people won't. The A3 is a great car by itself, but optional cabin electronics aren't as useful as they could be.






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Product name Compare 2008 Volvo XC70
2008 Volvo XC70
Compare 2008 Subaru Outback
2008 Subaru Outback
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2007 Chevrolet HHR
Compare 2008 Scion xB
2008 Scion xB
Compare 2007 Audi A3
2007 Audi A3






Body style Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
Wagon
wagon






Trim levels Base
2.5 XT Limited
Panel LT
Base
2.0T






Available Engine Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas






Smart airbags Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard






Antilock brakes Standard
Standard
Optional
Standard
Standard






Satellite radio Optional
Optional
Optional
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Optional






Video entertainment system Optional
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Info unavailable
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Connection for portable MP3 sound system Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
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Keyless start Info unavailable
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Optional
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Live traffic data Info unavailable
Optional
Optional
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Product name 2008 Volvo XC70 2008 Subaru Outback 2007 Chevrolet HHR 2008 Scion xB 2007 Audi A3






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Price range   Check latest prices
$36775
from 1 store
 
  Check latest prices
$34195
from 1 store
 
  Check latest prices
$18005
from 1 store
 
  Check latest prices
$16600
from 1 store
 
  Check latest prices
$26820
from 1 store
 






 
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