San Leandro, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/07/2011 -- Buying a new vehicle, especially a new luxury vehicle, is a big investment. With so many cars and SUVs on the market, it’s often hard to find the perfect one. That’s why McKevitt Volvo, a Volvo dealer in Castro Valley, wants to help drivers get into a vehicle that fits the needs of them and their families.

Something especially important in an SUV is its size and how many passengers can be seated. For Castro Valley Volvo shoppers who need seating for seven passengers, the Volvo XC90 is the only option. Other competitive vehicles, such as the Mercedes-Benz ML350, offer seating for just five. The Volvo XC90 offers standard seating for seven with five seating being another option.

The Volvo XC90 comes with a choice of two engines, a 3.2-liter V-6 engine and a powerful 4.4-liter V8 good for 311 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. Front-wheel drive is standard for the V-6 engine models, with all-wheel drive as an option. The AWD system is standard on the XC90 V8.

The Mercedes ML350 is also available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, but has just one engine choice, a 3.5-liter V6.

The Volvo also performs better in terms of fuel efficiency. The ML350 gets 15 city mph and 20 highway mpg, but the Volvo achieves 16 city mpg and 22 highway mpg.

Volvo shoppers can find the well-equipped 2011 Volvo XC90 now at the leading Volvo dealer in Castro Valley, McKevitt Volvo.

For Volvo shoppers looking for a vehicle equipped with luxury features without adding a lot of extra features and packages from the leading Volvo dealer in Castro Valley, the Volvo XC90 is the leading choice. The 2011 Volvo XC90 comes with more standard luxury features than other vehicles in its class. These features include rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, power front seats with driver memory settings, wood interior trim and a tri-zone automatic climate control, all of which are not standard features of the Mercedes ML 350. Other great features on the Volvo include Bluetooth connectivity, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface and a power sunroof.

Even though the Volvo has more standard luxury features, including standard leather seating, it also has a more affordable base price. The Volvo XC90 3.2 starts at $38,200 and the 3.2R starts at $40,000. The Mercedes ML350 starts at $46,490.

With all these great standard features in a vehicle with more space and a lower price tag, it’s easy to see that the Volvo XC90 is a great choice for Volvo drivers and families. For more information, car shoppers can visit the leading Volvo dealer in Castro Valley, McKevitt Volvo, for more information, or call 888-771-0363.

About McKevitt Volvo
A leader among Bay Area Volvo dealers, McKevitt Volvo has built its reputation with honesty, integrity and some of the best customer service in the industry. Its experienced, knowledgeable staff is there to help customers search its impressive inventory and find the vehicle best suited for them.

Contact McKevitt Volvo:
2700 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
467 Marina Boulevard
San Leandro, CA 9457
888-771-0363
http://www.mckevittvolvo.com/