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 $21,913, and its year-round low is $16,431.19. That gives you a sense of where this model sits today across the years in the data. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2018, and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo S90 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo S90 is a strong pick if you want a luxury sedan with a refined cabin, smooth handling, and a comfort-first feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.88/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the S90 for its luxurious interior, spacious cabin, and advanced safety features. They also highlight its stylish design, quiet ride, and easy-to-live-with character, with technology that feels upscale and useful.

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 setup’s electric range, along with technology and controls that can take some getting used to.

27.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S90 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the S90 as a comfortable, upscale sedan with strong safety appeal and a smooth driving experience. Expert feedback for the newest reviewed model also points to a quiet cabin, polished ride quality, and straightforward performance delivery.

• Owners rate the Volvo S90 between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, since the strongest ownership feedback clusters around comfort, safety, and overall value.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Volvo Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: Sensus Connect touchscreen 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 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 if you want the richest cabin experience.
• R-Design: This trim sits alongside Inscription in the lineup and gives you a sportier take on the S90’s upscale formula.
• Recharge T8 Inscription: This plug-in hybrid trim adds the electrified T8 powertrain, combining strong output with the ability to drive 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 be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often, which usually reflects a strong balance of value, availability, and appeal.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

The price changes shown here are all negative, which means used buyers are seeing softer pricing across these model years. The largest drops are in the high single digits, so recent shoppers may find better entry points than they did a year ago. The smallest change is still a decline, but it is less pronounced than the others.

The 2017, 2023, 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 Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control is standard on the 2021 model, adding highway driving support that helps with acceleration, braking, and lane centering.

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

Should I buy a used Volvo S90 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −8.35% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −9.69%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 25% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 31.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,446. The Volvo S90 offers a Scandinavian-style cabin with a quiet, upscale feel that makes it especially appealing as a used luxury sedan.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The S90’s T8 package uses a front-mounted 2.0-liter four-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged engine with a rear-mounted electric motor to generate 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque combined.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the instrument panel is a 12.3-inch digital display.
• Safety: Volvo’s Pilot Assist driver-assistance system is standard, too, with adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: Pricing for the 2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription starts at $60,050.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2026 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.