Used Volvo S90 for Sale near Illinois

How much does the Volvo S90 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo S90 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo S90's current nationwide average price is $19,595, and over the past year it reached a low of $16,522. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017 and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo S90 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo S90 is a well-regarded used luxury sedan with strong owner approval across its model years. The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S90 for its luxurious interior, smooth handling, spacious cabin, and advanced safety features. They also highlight its stylish design and comfortable, high-tech feel, while some note that the electronic systems can take time to learn.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews center on the plug-in hybrid's electric range and the complexity that can come with the S90's technology-rich cabin.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S90 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Volvo S90 as a comfortable, upscale sedan with strong safety appeal, smooth handling, and a refined driving experience. Expert feedback also points to a quiet cabin and polished road manners, which reinforce its premium character.

• Owners rate the Volvo S90 between 4.6 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you prioritize a well-kept example and verify its history carefully.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo S90?

Across all model years, at 74.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Sensus Connect infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 60 MPGe combined on electricity, and a 30 mpg combined fuel-economy rating in gasoline-only mode

Which Volvo S90 trim should I buy?

The 2021 Volvo S90 offers these trims:

• Momentum: The base gasoline-only trim starts the lineup and gives you the S90's core luxury-sedan character at the lowest entry point.
• Inscription: This trim adds Nappa leather, power adjustment, position memory, heating, ventilation, and available backrest massage, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want a richer cabin.
• R-Design: This trim joins the upper part of the lineup alongside Inscription and suits shoppers who want a more distinctive take on the S90's premium feel.
• Recharge T8 Inscription: This plug-in hybrid trim adds electrified performance, 400 horsepower, 472 pound-feet of torque, and the ability to drive up to 21 miles on battery power.

What Volvo S90 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo S90 years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years you see most often on dealer lots and in search results.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

The table shows downward movement for both model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop points to stronger price softening in one year, while the smaller decline suggests the other has moved down more gradually. Either way, both years have become more accessible for buyers watching value closely.

The 2017 and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo S90 safe?

• 2021: 9/10
• 2017: 8/10

Volvo's Pilot Assist driver-assistance system is standard, too, with adaptive cruise control.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo S90 now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −8.49% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 36%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,888. The Volvo S90 offers a quiet, upscale cabin with a refined, comfortable character that makes it appealing for everyday luxury driving.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2021 Volvo S90 compare to the 2026 Audi A6?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Volvo S90:

• Pros: Stylish design, Quiet cabin, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Unimpressive electric range.

2026 Audi A6:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Standard all-wheel drive, Spacious.
• Cons: Unimpressive interior materials, Poorly executed infotainment system, Unrefined driving experience.

Our experts score the 2021 Volvo S90 8/10 and the 2026 Audi A6 7/10. The Volvo leans into style, a quiet cabin, and easier tech, while the Audi counters with more power, standard all-wheel drive, and more space. If you value a calmer, more polished feel, the S90 has the edge; if you want stronger performance and standard AWD, the A6 is the more forceful choice.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.