Since we’ve opened up the pricing, let’s take a look at some of the features that each trim offers. As we’ve already mentioned, AWD with hill descent control and the six-speed automatic are standard, and additional equipment on the base model includes: T-Tec fabric seats, sunroof, heated seats, power driver seat with memory settings, 18-inch wheels, Volvo Sensus infotainment system with seven-inch screen, satellite radio, Bluetooth, auto climate, rear park assist and the gloss black exterior trim with metallic finish trim and ‘skid plates’. Volvo’s Destination charge is $1,195 and with the $100 A/C tax, the V60 Cross Country starts at $45,395 before taxes.

The next trim up is the T5 AWD Premier, which brings leather seating, proximity keyless entry and start, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, new look 18-inch ‘Neso’ wheels and the adaptive digital gauges for $46,300 ($47,595 with Destination and A/C Tax in).

Step up to the Premier Plus trim at $47,100 ($49,150), and you add Homelink garage door opener, back-up camera, power retractable side mirrors, and a grocery bag holder.

But wait, there is still one trim left to cover: the Platinum, ringing in at $50,400 ($51,695) and here we see navigation, Harmon Kardon premium audio, auto-dimming exterior mirrors and accent lighting.

Any of the above trims can be optioned with the $1,350 Climate package with heated rear seat, which includes heated rear seats, heated windshield and washer nozzles, heated steering wheel and air quality system. Alternatively, you can get the heated windshield and washer nozzles, heated steering wheel and air quality system with built-in two-stage booster seats in the two rear outboard positions in the similarly creatively named Climate Package with Booster Seat. The booster seats are also available as a standalone option for $650, though not with the heated rear seats. Frankly, I wish all package names were as clear and obvious as this.

A BLIS package is available for $1,000, but it’s not a really good massage and spa treatment (I’m sure I’m the first person ever to make that joke). Rather, it is Volvo’s BLind spot Information System (BLIS), packaged with cross-traffic alert, lane change merge aid and front and rear parking sensors.

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