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 $22,269, and its year-round low is $16,633.37. That gives you a sense of where the model sits overall and the lowest point seen across the year. 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 clear emphasis on safety. 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 comfortable ride. They also highlight its advanced safety features and high-tech options, while noting that the car’s style and overall value stand out in the luxury sedan class.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert feedback center on the electronic systems feeling complicated and the plug-in hybrid’s electric range being limited.

33.2% 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 premium-feeling cabin. Expert feedback also points to a quiet ride, smooth handling, and a well-executed luxury character.

• 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, the main long-term ownership risk is that some electronic and hybrid-related systems can be more complex than the rest of the car.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 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...

• 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 the Harman Kardon Premium Sound system; it is the best-value trim if you want a richer cabin experience.
• R-Design: This trim sits alongside Inscription in the 2021 lineup and gives you another upscale path in the range.
• Recharge T8 Inscription: This plug-in hybrid trim adds the electrified powertrain, and the available Lounge Package brings 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 usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers return to most often because there are enough listings to find a good match.

What is the Volvo S90's resale value?

The table shows downward movement across every listed year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are on the higher-priced recent model years, while the older entries have moved down by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you a chance to find stronger value without waiting for a broader shift in the market.

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’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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −7.3% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −9.3%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 33.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,426. The Volvo S90 offers a refined, upscale cabin with a calm, comfortable character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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: The starting point for the 2021 S90 is $51,550 for the base (gasoline-only) Momentum trim.

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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.