Used Volvo S90 for Sale nearMesa, AZ

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 $20,116, and over the past year it reached a low of $16,389. 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 choice for shoppers who want a luxury sedan with a refined cabin, smooth handling, and strong safety appeal. 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, quiet cabin, and comfortable ride, along with its stylish design and easy-to-use technology. The recurring trade-offs center on the electronic systems feeling complicated at times and some versions emphasizing efficiency over outright range.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews include the 2021 model's electric range and the 2017 model's roomier-feeling cabin priorities versus its overall packaging.

36.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo S90 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the S90 for its comfort, upscale feel, and safety-focused character. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a polished luxury sedan that many shoppers find satisfying to live with.

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

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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-only trim starts the lineup and gives you the S90's core luxury-sedan character at the lowest entry point.
• R-Design: This trim adds a sportier presentation and sits above Momentum for shoppers who want a more expressive look.
• Inscription: This is the best-value trim for buyers who want the richest cabin experience, with Nappa leather, power adjustment, position memory, heating, ventilation, and available backrest massage.

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 give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. In the S90's case, the most common years also pair strong listing counts with solid deal shares, which helps explain their popularity.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

Both model years show price declines, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop points to stronger near-term value movement, while the smaller decline suggests a bit more price stability. Together, they show a market that has softened for these older S90s.

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 −8.15% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −5.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 40.4% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 39.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,021. The Volvo S90 offers a calm, upscale cabin that makes it especially appealing if you want a refined daily driver.

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, quietness, and user-friendly tech, while the Audi counters with more power, standard all-wheel drive, and a roomier feel. If you value a calmer luxury experience, 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 October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.