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How to get a free trip to Sweden (NOT a raffle!)

by Dan Miller | Feb 23, 2018 | all , car rentals , roadtrips | 34 comments

Volvo overseas delivery

The program is called Volvo overseas delivery , and here’s the basic way that it works:

• You pick out any new Volvo from a local (US) showroom. Typically you will get a “no-haggle” price from your Volvo dealer that is 8% off of MSRP (see also this review of the program at kbb.com )
• You are given 2 roundtrip tickets to Sweden.  Since we’re in the miles and points game here, I should point out that I would assume that you would earn miles on the flight 😀
• When you land, you are picked up by a Volvo limosine and taken to a first-class hotel in Gothenburg (as of this writing it’s the Radisson Blu in Gothenburg), as well as picked up (by limo again!) the next day and given a tour of the Volvo Gothenburg Factory Delivery Center in Sweden, where you pick up your new car.
• You’re given European insurance, and can then drive anywhere you want in Europe for up to 6 months.  There are 20 dropoff points all around the continent, and if you bring it back to Gothenburg, then you will pay nothing to ship it back
• Volvo ships the car back to the US, where you can pick it up from your local US Volvo dealer in about 8-10 weeks.

Why does Volvo do the Volvo overseas delivery?

So, I’ve heard of new car incentives, but this kind of takes the cake, right? 😀  So why does Volvo do it?  My thoughts on the reason involve taxes and shipping.  If Volvo is shipping their car from their plant to their showrooms, then they have to pay all the associated taxes, duties and import fees.  But if YOU buy the car in Sweden, then it’s YOUR car, and you’re just contracting with Volvo (probably actually not the car company but an affiliate company) to ship YOUR car to YOU, which shouldn’t have any taxes or import fees.

(UPDATE: gfb in the comments suggests that the tax savings is NOT the reason – that in fact it’s more likely the marketing aspect of the program that provides the real benefit to Volvo)

How much less?  Well I’m not sure, but one can only assume that it’s enough for Volvo to afford to fly 2 people to Sweden and give you a night in the Radisson, as one would assume Volvo is not a charity :-D.

You do have to be a US citizen at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and passport.  European citizens (even those living in the US) are not eligible for the Volvo overseas delivery program.

Similar programs from other European automakers

Several other European automakers offer similar programs, but none is as lucrative as the Volvo Overseas Delivery program, as far as I could tell

• Audi Overseas Delivery program – you get 5% off your car, free transportation from the Munich airport and a night at a hotel, but no plane tickets.  You also have to pay for your insurance
• BMW European Delivery – 7% off your car (negotiated with the dealer), and discounts on hotel and flights
• Mercedes-Benz European Delivery – 7% discount on your car, 1 night stay at a hotel, and 15 days of car insurance
• Porsche European Delivery – You negotiate the price like a regular sale.  1 night stay at a hotel, and discounts offered on flights.

Is the Volvo Overseas Delivery program worth it?

Well, only you can answer that question.  Generally a new car is not considered to be a great investment, but if you’re on the market for a new car anyway, something like this could make sense.

You DO get a 8% discount off the MSRP, so it seemed like you could get a decent deal on selling a “nearly-new” Volvo with only 1000 miles or so once you returned to the US.  You might not break even, but considering the other benefits you got while doing the Volvo Overseas Delivery program, it might make sense.

What do you think?  Ever done something like Volvo Overseas Delivery program or would you consider it?

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Might be one of the coolest perks for buying car… I could totally buy a Volvo and take a trip to Sweden. Thanks for the awesome find!

If you do it – totally let me know how it goes!

The taxes reason is an urban myth and the math does not work out. Import duty on vehicles is 2.5%. A pair of cheap airline tickets to Sweden could arguably be gotten for $500 each, plus say $150 for the hotel & transfers. The insurance and car registration in Europe is at least $150 ($50 for registration, low estimate of $100 for 6 mo insurance.) This adds up to $1300 on the very low end.

The cheapest Volvo that you can do Euro Delivery on (from what I can tell) is the S60 at ~$33k including the discount. With taxes at 2.5% they are paying $825 total in import duty on that car. The taxes are not high enough for depreciation to make the numbers work.

The current belief amongst Euro Delivery aficionados is that the marketing benefit of these programs is where they are making money, not a tax difference.

sources: http://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car https://www.transportstyrelsen.se/en/road/Vehicles/Export-and-temporary-registration1/Temporary-registration/Temporary-registration-when-exporting-new-vehicles/

Awesome! Thanks so much for the long reply and for correcting me on the reason for why they do this. I guess that explains why all the other European automakers aren’t nearly as generous as Volvo!

One more quick tip (I’ve done 3 Euro Deliveries with BMW) is that the Euro Delivery MSRP is not set in stone, it can be negotiated just like a normal car pickup negotiation and you can save a lot of extra money. I have heard that each manufacturer has different leeway on negotiations, possibly based on the number of additional extras they throw in to the program like flights, hotels, etc. You can easily save enough money negotiating below ED MSRP to pay your own flights and hotel 😉

Check out one of the BMW ED forums for more details: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25

I read that the real saving in these programs (for the car company) is that they save a lot on dealer promotions, incentives, and commission costs.

This is has been on my bucket list for many years and I’ve checked into this extensively. Volvo actually has the price listings buried on their website that shows the cost for each package and option. Volvo is one of the best European delivery plans still around. Mercedes used to own this space but Volvo still offers the free flight and extras that the other companies have done away with. One of the best features of the Volvo plan is that you can pick up the car in Sweden and drop it at various ports throughout Europe. You can also select some colors not available in the USA market to make your car really unique and maybe more valuable at resale. Travel in Sweden is very expensive but you also save on the cost of a rental car while your in Europe. With the drop in the Euro this may be the year to do this. If you want a delivery for this Summer though you need to go to the dealer and order now. There is a waiting period and certain delivery dates.

One thing to keep in mind with some of the other companies is that not every model is available for European delivery. For example if you want a BMW X5 that might be tough as they are made in the USA for this market. I guess you could always go pick up your new Mercedes in Alabama but it’s not quite the same experience. It’s also near impossible to buy a non-USA market car like say a Peugeot unless it’s 25 years or older (then it’s easy). Also Asian car companies don’t typically offer this service as there is not VAT tax advantage there like in Europe.

It’s was on a tour of the BMW plant in Spartanburg, SC and asked that question.

ALL of the BMW X-vehicles (x3/x4/x5/x6 SUVs) in their world are built there, then shipped to whatever market they are intended for in Europe, Asia, or the USA.

It is possible to choose an x3, for example at your dealer in the US, specify if for pickup at the factory in Munich (they’ll put it on the boat with rest of the Europe-bound cars), tour Europe, then have it shipped back to the US. In fact, they can even ship it BACK to the Spartanburg plant, where you could go pick it up, take the factory tour, stay overnight at BMWs expense, then have a ‘driving experience’ at their US delivery center.

Just have to allow the extra time for the 2 ocean voyages for the car…….

Incorrect – you cannot do European Deliveries on BMW X1/3/4/5/6 that are built in USA. You can only do ED on BMWs that are built in Germany plants. Same goes for Mercedes – you can only pickup MB cars that are built in Germany.

This is a great idea! I am not really in the market for a new car, but something to put on the back burner if it comes up. Sounds like it would be worth it just for the experience. Anyone who does it should definitely write it up in detail. I can see this as the basis for a European summer adventure. Points for hotels, and your own car as your “rental” throughout Europe.

Slight correction needed. It’s Gothenburg as you point out with the Radisdon Blu hotel not Stockholm. Stockholm is on other side of country. The hotel they provide might be the best location in Gothenburg as a base for visiting the area. Stayed there last year and although quirky it’s well worth the points to stay longer.

No way I woukd make the flight in coach so if you are considering this think about upgrades you will want them.

Thanks for all the posts this past week!

Thanks – I corrected it in one place (from Stockholm to Gothenburg) but missed the other.

Volvo now supplies tickets in Economy Plus on SAS or BA. The hotel they currently use is the Clarion Post in Gothenburg.

OK, so I just came across this old post, and I’m not sure anyone is still interested in more info about this program, but here goes anyway. We bought a Volvo XC90 years ago and took advantage of the Overseas Delivery Program (OSD). We’re now looking at buying again through OSD because of our terrific past experience. The purchase through a local dealer was no hassle, no haggling, and 8% off the cost. On a hot high-demand vehicle (as was when we bought) with dealers offering little or no discount, any cost reduction was appreciated. There also was no destination fee (around $900 savings). A nice benefit is you can build the vehicle to suit your tastes, by adding options that you choose, without the need for the packages sold in the US (altho packages are offered). We also added some options that were not available in the US.

The round trip airfare for 2 was on SAS and included lounge access. The transfers were on time, drivers were gracious, and we were transported in new Volvos. The factory tour was excellent and we enjoyed lunch at the factory. Our vehicle was presented to us, and we drove out and into the Swedish countryside, We also added a 5 day travel package to Barcelona. The Europe trips vary in price, but at the time of this post, a trip to Rome was running $1090 for two people (including a $500 discount). Our trip (and presumably the excursions being offered now) included airfare, all transfers, accommodations, and breakfast; Currently, Volvo is also giving another $1000 off most models for OSD sales.

We’re ready to replace our XC90, and are looking forward to another OSD experience.

RickyLee, Did you have any luck with your new OSD order? I just visited two local Volvo dealers and they categorically told me that the 8% discount was “many years ago” and that I can now only order using the european list price which is only very slightly lower than the MSRP in the USA. It is still OK deal if you need to tickets to Sweden but no longer a great one. If you had better luck with your Volvo dealer I would very much appreciate his contact number or address.

Hi, I am considering an OSD order of Volvo 2017 XC90 hybrid. The price is slightly lower than the MSRP at local dealers. I’m going to ask about the 8% but what I have been hearing from car brokers and dealers is that the Xc90 is in such high demand they are not generally negotiating below about a $2k discount. The great thing about it is you get EXACTLY the features, colors, etc. you want without stuff you don’t need/don’t want to pay for. Curious if anyone else has negotiated a better discount on Volvo OSD. The dealer rep for the OSD program is extremely professional so far and it’s worth it for the free tickets, factory tour, etc. IMO. Hope that helps.

With this OSD, does the Volvo dealer here in the US allow for a trade in? Thanks for the info

Ricky Can you let us know if you ended up going the OSD route? Did you get any discount?

Any updates with reference to OSD program lately? Looks very interesting and I would like any fed back. Thanks!

Is it eligible for other countries?

Is this offer for Canadians as well ?

Is this offer everywhere? Puerto Rico, maybe?

This sounds freaking great!

I had no idea about these offers, totally worth it to have a trip to Sweden (always wanted to go there), any weird or secret hidden fees that we should be aware of?

The OSD looks really interesting! I just bought so I won’t be looking into getting another for a couple of years but it is something to know. Very useful! Know where I could find some details of anyone who has done this already? Thanks!

I’ve opted for European Delivery! I have tickets to travel to Sweden and tour the factory this Christmas. Volvo said the reason they are offering this is to promote tourism to Sweden. That isn’t to say the only benefit, but that is the “official dealership” stance.

Interested in Volvo V90 cross country

Question: If we purchase the car (from inside the US) and will be the owners but someone in our family travels to Sweden, picks it up and drives it, do the rules/benefits change? To put it another way, if we buy the car and will be the owners of record, but are not the ones to travel to Sweden, drive it and then have it shipped home, do the same rules apply? Or, does the purchaser/owner have to be the same one who travels to Sweden and drives the new car?

I just met a guy at a body shop who did this. He was thrilled with the offer and enjoyed Europe! Sadly, three days after the car arrived in the US someone rear-ended him, thus why I ran into him at a body shop. Good news, the Volvo withstood the impact quite well, the guy who hit him though? His car was totaled! Wish I could post a picture of it! It was unbelievable! Volvo’s are incredibly safe vehicles. This gentlemen I met made a believer out of me. Think I’ll need to get my kids through college first though. Hopefully they sill offer the plan when I’m ready to buy…and fly!

I would like to get more information on your program. I am based in South Africa. Where does it leave me. Is there a program activated in South Africa with the same benefits mentioned in the US program.

I did the Overseas Delivery on an XC60 and was impressed how Volvo handled all the logistics of the trip, Air, Hotel, Meals and a driver to take you from and to the Airport and to the Factory. You get the car well below what you could at a dealership and get to enjoy it while in Sweden with insurance provided for up to 15 days. No tricks, no hidden fees, it was all good and beyond my expectations

Does this program exist in 2023?

I don’t have any first-hand knowledge of the program, but a quick Google search makes it seem that it does

https://tourist.volvoprograms.com/

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Overseas Quick Guide

Welcome to your Factory Delivery Experience.

We wish you a safe and smooth journey. Here are some tips before you start your Swedish adventure in your new Volvo.

Tip #1: Vehicle preparedness

The car’s front seats have a range of setting options in order to enhance comfort. Set your desired sitting position using the control on the front seat’s seating section.

•In cars with four-way lumbar support*, turn the multifunction knob up / down to set the various comfort functions •In cars with two-way lumbar support*, use the round button to adjust the lumbar support forwards / backwards* •Raise / lower the front seat cushion by adjusting the up / down control ‎•Raise / lower the rear end of the seat by adjusting the up / down control ‎‎•Move the seat forward / backward by adjusting the forward / backward slider •Change the tilt of the backrest by adjusting the forward / reverse control

Warning! Adjust the position of the driver’s seat before setting off, never while driving. Make sure that the seat is in locked position in order to avoid personal injury in the event of heavy braking or an accident. Only one movement (forward / back / up / down) can be done at a time. The backrest in the front seats cannot be fully folded forward.

*If equipped

Connect a phone using Bluetooth so that you can make calls, send / receive messages, play media wirelessly and connect to the internet.

•Make your phone discoverable via the Bluetooth settings on the phone

•In the center display of your Volvo, press Connect your phone and then press Connect ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •If no phone has previously been connected to the car, press Pair a new device ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •If a phone has previously been connected to the car, press Edit devices to select a difference device to ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ connect to

•Touch the name of the phone that shall be connected

•Check that the specified digits in the display match the ones on the phone ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •If so, choose to accept in both places

•In the center display, choose to accept or reject any selections for the phone’s contacts, messages, media and internet source

Once you are in your vehicle and have your center display on: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Go to settings ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Select Profiles ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Select Accounts ‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎•Select Google ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •There will be three ways to sign into your Google Account ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •For any of the selected options, follow the prompts on the display and on your mobile device ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •A confirmation message will appear on the display when successfully signed in

** Pair the Volvo Cars app to your Google built in vehicle: https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10426/year/2023/model/XC90

You can ask Google to send text messages, play music, add an appointment to your calendar and more.

There are three different ways to activate Google Assistant: ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •by saying the “Hey Google” or “OK Google” ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •by pressing briefly on the steering wheel button for voice control ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •by tapping on the microphone in the center display

Tip #2: Driving in Sweden

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Minimum legal driving age in Europe is 18 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •In order to be eligible to drive in Sweden, you need a valid driver’s license ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •All drivers and passengers are required by law to use their dedicated seat belt ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •All children up to 5 years old are required to sit in a child’s safety seat ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •It is prohibited by law to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving

This sign indicates a dedicated parking area. In most areas in Sweden you are required to pay for parking, by credit card or cash payment. Make sure you are able to pay the fee and do not violate any parking restrictions or you risk being towed at your own expense.

One-way traffic

This sign indicates one-way traffic. You will not encounter oncoming traffic on this road.

Speed camera

This sign indicates an automated speed camera along your route. In the event of speeding, the camera will capture your license plate, and a fine will be imposed on the owner of the vehicle.

This sign indicates the mandatory direction in the upcoming roundabout. Make sure to yield right of way to vehicles already in the roundabout before you enter.

Gas station

All gas stations in Sweden are self-service stations. Note: there is more than one fuel type available, marked by colors and signs. For regular petrol (gas), choose “Bensin 95” (this applies to all US cars). For diesel engines, choose “Diesel” (D).

Toll station

Cameras will automatically capture your license plate and send the bill to the vehicle owner, who is responsible with knowing country-specific requirements and paying toll bills. Note: in Scandinavia, it’s possible to register with your details online, in other countries you will mostly pay at physical toll stations. Not all countries charge tolls.

No turn on red

In case of a red light, do not turn right. Exceptions apply when there is a traffic light indicating driving directions with arrows.

This sign indicates that entry is prohibited.

Speed signs

This sign indicates the speed limit that applies to the respective stretch of road. Note that speed limits are stated in kilometers per hour.

No standing or parking

This sign indicates that it is not permitted to stop or park in the restricted zone ahead. The same type of sign with only one diagonal line indicates that parking is not permitted.

Slow down and yield right of way.

Cars and motorcycles prohibited

This sign indicates that no cars or motorcycles can enter the road.

Tip #3: European practicalities

Because road-tripping is more fun when you know what you’re doing, we collected some good-to-know facts for peace of mind on the road..

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Scandinavia loves credit cards! ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Many places accept card payments only ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •The opposite applies in other countries; in Germany for example, cash is king ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Tipping in Sweden is optional

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Never drive in the bus lane; it is prohibited for good reasons ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Whenever possible, also avoid the tram lane ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •When in Europe, drive on the right-hand side (the only exceptions are the UK, Malta and Cyprus) ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Theft-proof your car – store your valuables in the trunk and leave no tourist information lying around ‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎•Empty out your glove compartment and leave it open for any potential thief to see it’s empty. ‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎•If you plan to drive through countries outside of Sweden, it may be required to obtain an international drivers license. ‎‎Please click here to find out more about the countries you plan to visit.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ •Tap water is usually safe and drinkable in western Europe, unless indicated otherwise

Tip #4: Swedish vokabulär 

Learn common swedish translations..

Hej / Hej då

Infart / Utfart

Tack / Varsågod

Öppen / Stängt

Påfart / Avfart

Fart / Tänk på hastigheten

Sänk farten / Farthinder

Privat väg / Ej genomfart

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Volvo Overseas Delivery: Get a Free Trip to Sweden (My analysis & review)

July 7, 2023

I am a serial entrepreneur and a consumer advocate. When I’m not helping car buyers, I love working on ventures that have a positive impact.

I run a  cause marketing agency  and serve on the board of  Vayu Global Health  where we are disrupting the medical industry and preventing the needless deaths of mothers and babies during childbirth.

Currently, four major European manufacturers offer a European car delivery program . Volvo stands out as the clear leader in terms of value and savings.

Compared to other manufacturers, Volvo offers the highest price discount , and they are the only manufacturer to offer free airfare to their customers.

Our avid car guys could not wait to jump on this one. We’ll break down the Volvo Factory Delivery Experience .

We’ll also dive into the ordering process and delivery, what to expect during your stay in Europe, and the review the cost of the program for different Volvo models.

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How does Volvo Overseas Delivery work?

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Here’s how the process works:

• You order a new Volvo from an authorized U.S. dealer and tell them you want to go through the Overseas Delivery program.
• Once the pick-up date is confirmed, you book your travel.
• Pick-up your car a few weeks later at the factory in Gothenburg, Sweden.
• Spend a night near the manufacturer in Sweden and take a factory tour.
• Travel the country-side in your new wheels for as long as you want (insurance lasts 2 weeks, but can be extended).
• Drop off your car at an approved European drop-off location
• Accept delivery in the U.S. within 6-8 weeks (if you live on the East coast) or 9-11 weeks (if you live on the West Coast)

This promo video from Volvo will give you a taste of the program as you watch Jonathan and Anne design, order, and pick up their new car in Sweden.

You can place an order at your local authorized Volvo retailer to take advantage of the special Overseas Delivery pricing options (details further down below). All retailers should be familiar with the program and can walk you through the purchase.

In addition to generous Volvo cash incentives , Volvo allows you to customize the vehicle with your choice of color, wheels, interior, and even accessories that are only available in the European market. However, vehicle options, powertrains, engines, and wheels are based on the U.S. market.

When you place your order you will need to put down a non-refundable $3,000 deposit that is applied towards the vehicle price.

After placing the order the next step is to fly to Scandinavia with complementary round-trip tickets for two. The flight includes priority boarding through SAS (Scandinavian Airlines Systems) airlines, and passengers flying out of Newark International or Chicago O’Hare airports get access to lounge passes.

Once you arrive in Sweden, a Volvo driver will be waiting to pick you up and drive you to the Clarion Hotel Post, a 4-star luxury hotel located in the city center of Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo pays for accommodations for one night.

The next morning a Volvo driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Volvo Factory Delivery Center where your new, custom Volvo will be waiting for you. Once you are checked-in, you can relax and enjoy refreshments in the state-of-the-art facilities while you wait for your vehicle.

If you’re too excited to relax, an English-speaking factory tour is available or you can enjoy the taste of Sweden at the restaurant located in the Volvo Factory Delivery Center.

Now it’s time for the big moment, the reason why the trip to Europe was planned in the first place: the delivery of your new custom Volvo. A personal delivery specialist will assist you through the whole process starting from the initial review of necessary documentation to a detailed presentation on the exciting new features of your Volvo.

The automaker provides a complimentary 15-day insurance coverage on the vehicle along with temporary Swedish registration.

Volvo offers a wide range of tour packages to suit different interests, families, or even trip lengths. If you would rather have more freedom, the alternatives are the exclusive road trips designed by Volvo to fully experience and explore Sweden.

Tour packages are carefully designed around a theme and all are catered for an upscale experience. Volvo European tour packages include:

• Culture and History – Seven day tour of Swedish history, 4 three-course dinners
• Golf in Sweden and Scotland – Tour of highly rated Scandinavian golf courses or visit St. Andrews
• Family Fun in Sweden and Denmark – 5 or 8 days which include Legoland, a wildlife park, and theme parks; discount passes
• Shorter Trip – 3 day package with hotel accommodations and 2 three-course dinners

The other option to take advantage of with your new Volvo is to experience one of the four road trips around Sweden. These are also designed around a theme and satisfies many different interests like food, nature, culture, or adventure.

You go can go fishing and hunting at The ICEHOTEL , enjoy an award-winning farm-to-table meal, take a trip to the Medieval Old Town Stockholm, and even go sea kayaking.

Volvo gives its customers plenty of opportunities for great experiences with their vehicles while in Sweden or all over Europe.

Once you’re ready to head back home, Volvo makes it extremely easy to ship the vehicle back to your local Volvo retailer. They will do all the necessary paperwork and take care of all fees, including import duties and US tourist customs duty and shipping before transporting the car back to the U.S.

You can drop your vehicle off in Gothenburg, where there is no charge to ship it back home. Other drop-off points offer the same service but require you to pay a transfer fee.

Volvo will provide a Home Shipment voucher that you must keep with you during your trip. You will also receive a customer registration coupon that has to be sent after your arrival back home; this registers your vehicle in the service and warranty program. You must also ensure that the vehicle is cleaned before handing it over for transport or the EPA may steam clean the car at your expense.

Make sure to have necessary documentation like:

• Proof of social security number (copy of SSN card)
• Copy of registration and insurance (provided at delivery)
• Copy of Bill of Sale
• Copy of MSO (provided at delivery)

Make sure to call or send an e-mail 5 days in advance to confirm the use of the Volvo Home Shipment service.

Drop-off locations and fees are:

• Amsterdam, Netherlands ($527)
• Antwerp, Belgium ($779)
• Frankfurt, Germany ($441)
• Hamburg, Germany ($356)
• London, United Kingdom ($865)
• Madrid, Spain ($1,060)
• Munich, Germany ($535)
• Nice, France ($1,459)
• Paris, France ($1,028)

The timeline for your vehicle to arrive is around 6-11 weeks depending on the destination. Generally, East Coast residents can expect their Volvo in 6-8 weeks, while West Coast residents have a longer 9-11 week wait.

Let’s take a look at the cost of the Volvo European Delivery program compared to ordering a Volvo normally from the U.S. The table below details the typical prices for Volvos negotiated in the U.S. (on Edmunds ) versus the Overseas Delivery prices and perks:

*I do not guarantee the accuracy of the prices or promotional details quoted above.

Based on the cost comparison above, the combination of 8-10% car price savings and $1,550 in travel perks translates to a great deal.  If you are buying a new Volvo you should strongly consider flying to Europe.  And if you like to be pampered, Volvo has many travel perks that other manufactures aren't offering with their overseas delivery programs.

I rank Volvo the best compared to all other European Delivery programs .

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Is it cheaper to buy a Volvo overseas?

Yes, Volvo offers overseas discounts that are typically lower than the average negotiated price in the U.S.

Who else offers European delivery?

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.  See the full details for all European Delivery programs.

What’s included in Volvo Overseas Delivery?

Volvo’s program includes a discount on car price, round trip airfare for two, one night in a hotel, a factory tour, international car insurance, and free car shipment to the States.

Is the Volvo Overseas Delivery price negotiable?

It never hurts to try, but the price is not likely to be negotiable.  The average car price is already 8% below MSRP and includes a travel package.

How long does it take?

After you return home from Sweden, your car will be delivered to the U.S. within 6-8 weeks.

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Volvo Will Give You a Premium, Expenses-Paid Trip to Sweden When Buy a Car

T here’s no place quite like Sweden, whether you travel there for Stockholm or all of the gorgeous places outside of Stockholm ). It can, however, be pricey. For those in the market for a new car, you can get that plus a free trip to Sweden when you purchase a Volvo. The car brand has a new buying option called the Overseas Delivery Tourist Program , where you can visit Sweden as a perk of buying one of the vehicles. All you have to do is buy a car and pick it up in Gothenburg.

It’s hard to imagine a more perfect perk to buying a vehicle. To take advantage of it, all that’s needed is to visit your local Volvo dealership to design your custom car or pick out a vehicle. The models that are available for this program are:

• XC60 Recharge
• XC90 Recharge
• XC40 (excluding XC40 Recharge fully electric)
• V60 Recharge
• V60 Cross Country
• V90 Cross Country

Once you have chosen your vehicle, you put down a deposit and pick up your car at the Volvo factory in Gothenburg. Volvo will fly you and another guest there with premium airfare, priority booking, and other flight perks. Volvo will also cover the cost of your hotel accommodations for two nights and dinner and when you arrive in Sweden. Volvo will pick you and your guest up, drive you to your hotel, and give you a ride to the Volvo Factory Delivery Center, where you will have lunch, tour the Volvo factory and visit the Volvo Museum and pick up your brand new car.

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Buy a Volvo and See Sweden for Free

By Jennifer Dombrowski 18 Comments

Have you heard of the Volvo Overseas Delivery Tourist Program ? We hadn’t either until Volvo and Visit Sweden contacted us to help them promote the program. We’re here in Sweden right now, and though we didn’t buy a Volvo, we’re experiencing all of the aspects that a customer who has opted to enjoy the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program would…and more. Though we’re only mid-trip, we think this program is pretty awesome!

What is the Volvo Overseas Delivery Tourist Program?

It’s actually pretty simple. US customers order the Volvo of their choice at their local Volvo dealer and Volvo gives you two round trip airlines tickets to Sweden, plus hotel and transportation to and from Volvo, so that you can pick up your brand new car right from the Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg (or at any official delivery location in Europe). With 15-day European car insurance coverage, including Swedish temporary registration, you can test out your new Volvo on Sweden’s roads with one of their tours like the Explorer tour we’re on right now.

When you’re ready to head back home, just drop your Volvo back off in Gothenburg or any official drop-off location in Europe and Volvo will take care of shipping it to your authorized Volvo dealership back home. They even take care of the paperwork involved when importing a car, from excise taxes to import duties. What’s not to love?

Volvo Museum

One of the perks of the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program is a free visit to the Volvo Museum and if you’re a car lover like us, car museums are always a lot of fun. Like any car museum we’ve been to from Ferrari to Porsche , the museum walks through Volvo’s nearly 90-year history. Volvo began right here in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1927 and the car company calls April 14th its official birthday in honor of the very first road-ready Volvo to roll off the assembly line.

The Volvo Museum is a cool collection of classics from the good ‘ol days, passenger buses with fun stories about the first public buses in Sweden, and even a set of quirky racing 18-wheelers. Of course, you don’t have to be a Volvo customer to visit the Volvo Museum. You can just head on over to check it out; there really is a lot for everyone to experience.

The Volvo Museum is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm and Saturday – Sunday from 11am – 5pm. Closed June 20 and 21. Admission is free to Volvo Overseas Delivery customers.

Volvo Factory Tour

Photographs aren’t allowed in the Volvo Factory for security reasons, even for press like us, so you’ll just have to take our word for it that a visit is definitely interesting! Volvo Overseas Delivery customers hop aboard the Volvo Blue Train and it takes you through a guided tour of the production plant. The plant can produce 52 cars per hour and is highly automated with a number of robots working on various parts of the production process. Of course, the robots are all supervised by humans to make sure everything is always in order.

One of the things we learned and found most interesting is that all of the cars in production in the plant are already sold. So you won’t find any of these cars just sitting on a lot and waiting for an owner. The plant produces the car models in the sequence the car orders were placed, so you could be seeing any number of models on the production line during your tour. It’s pretty cool to see everything from components being made to the body parts being welded together.

A 4-star Stay in Gothenburg

Volvo also puts their customers up in style while you’re in Gothenburg. We’ve experienced both the Radisson Blu Scandinavia , located right in the heart of the city, and the stylish 4-star design hotel Radisson Blu Riverside . Though we loved the location of the Radisson Blu Scandinavia because so much is literally steps away, the Radisson Blu Riverside has a more boutique hotel feel and stunning views of the harbor and city.

Between the Gothenburg’s public transit system and your Volvo, Radisson Blu Riverside’s location isn’t at all an issue. We loved the rooftop spa facilities and definitely took advantage of reviving our weary bones in the sauna and jacuzzi. The rooms are spacious and unique with custom designed wallpaper and a variety of hip furniture created especially for the hotel. And you’ll love the quirky Cuckoo’s Nest restaurant that plays on the hotel’s location in the Lindholmen Science Park with scientific equations scrawled on the glass, vintage apothecary tables, and a Waco bi-plane flying overhead.

What to do on Your Trip to West Sweden

We won’t give it all away just yet – you’ll have to continue following us on Facebook , Instagram , and X formerly Twitter all this week. Of course, as you can always expect here on Luxe Adventure Traveler, we’ll have info-packed posts on what adventurous things to see and do in West Sweden once we’ve experienced it all to give in order to you the best recommendations. So stay tuned!

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About Jennifer Dombrowski

Jennifer Dombrowski is an independent travel publisher and an American expat who has lived in Bordeaux, France since 2016. She previously lived in Northern Italy in a small village near Venice for seven years where she fell in love with wine and wine tourism. She is an award-winning travel writer. She is also a travel correspondent on Traveling on the American Forces Radio Network. Luxe Adventure Traveler was named one of the top travel blogs to watch by the Huffington Post and TripAdvisor, and has been featured by top publications such as National Geographic, CNN, Buzzfeed, and Business Insider. Jennifer's photography has also been featured on publications such as USA Today and Travel + Leisure and on the Travel Channel.

Katherine Belarmino says

June 4, 2014 at 11:21 PM

I have a friend who has talked about wanting to buy a Volvo in Sweden and drive it around. I’m not sure he knows about this program though. This is pretty awesome.

Karlyn says

December 24, 2014 at 10:03 PM

We have done this, and it is wonderful!!! Going to do it again this coming September. The travel part is all mapped out for you, and your itinerary is very well written. Do not go in July when the Volvo plant is shut down for a month for their holiday.

August 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Super cool idea

TRACY Pleet Troain says

October 8, 2018 at 3:58 PM

Hello???from Pennslvania! We pick up our car 11/19/18 at factory Sweden. Not had good luck getting support to plan past airfare. Looking to do some driving, take in fjord boat trip, and train/fly to Lapland for northern lights Would appreciate insight. Thank you

John Rogan says

July 1, 2019 at 3:45 AM

Are there drop off shipment back to the usa in Germany or Polamd…sites they ship to in the usa ..ca smog done in sweden?

Jennifer Dombrowski says

July 3, 2019 at 1:46 PM

Yes, you can drop off your Volvo for shipment to the US from any official Volvo drop-off center in Europe. There is no charge from Gothenburg, Sweden but the other official drop-off centers have a small fee. You can check the full list and associated fees here: http://www.flyvolvo.com/msg8.htm

Jasmine says

October 1, 2019 at 8:26 AM

Hi I’d like to know how to enter or access this program ?

Barry Hutton says

November 9, 2019 at 7:10 AM

Is this program available for Canadian buyers ?

Wilson says

June 14, 2020 at 7:10 AM

I am.interested and want to know if the program is applicable to Nigerian who want to buy Volvo and ship back to Nigeria?

June 18, 2020 at 7:40 PM

I don’t believe so. You could contact your local Volvo dealership to inquire about the program.

Joe Arthur says

January 11, 2021 at 6:50 PM

I am a Volvo fan and have owned 850 wagon and V70XC previously. I am now interested in V60, can I buy it from Sweden and ship to Ghana?

Stacey S says

January 31, 2022 at 8:56 PM

What kind of timeframe would it be on the shipping to the United States?

February 15, 2022 at 7:17 PM

You would need to speak to Volvo to inquire about that as it may vary from location to location.

February 15, 2022 at 9:56 PM

This hasn’t been available in Canada, and was told a while ago that stopped this in the states. I have spent a whole lot of money on my new Volvo and am considering ordering a C40. Why would I not be able to participate? Very unhappy

Martin F Lidgren says

October 9, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Do us Canadadians with Swedish routes whose Grandfather first emigrated to Minnesota before coming to Saskatchewan Qualify??

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Volvo Cars April Sales Rise on Strong EV Demand

Volvo reveals their new Volvo EX30 fully-electric small SUV vehicle during an event in Milan, Italy June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Volvo Cars' sales rose 27% in April from a year earlier to 65,838 cars, boosted by demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, the Sweden-based group said on Monday.

Volvo Cars, majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, said in a statement sales of fully electric cars were up 94% and accounted for 26% of all sales globally in the month.

Sales in Europe, Volvo Cars' biggest market, jumped 65% compared to the same period last year, reaching 34,238 cars, with the company's fully electric small SUV, EX30, driving sales, Volvo Cars added.

In the United States, total sales rose 10%, primarily driven by an 89% increase in plug-in hybrid car sales, Volvo Cars said.

Meanwhile, sales in China were down 3% compared to the same period last year.

Shares in the company rose 0.5% by 0723 GMT, outperforming a 0.3% rise in Stockholm's benchmark stock index.

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