Used Volvo XC60 for Sale nearFairfield, IA

How much does the Volvo XC60 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo XC60 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo XC60's current nationwide average price is $30,930, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,788 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Volvo XC60 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo XC60 is a strong choice if you want a premium compact SUV with comfort, safety, and a polished cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC60 for its luxurious interior, comfortable ride, and safety-focused character. They also highlight its stylish design and advanced technology, which help it feel upscale and easy to live with.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert reviews are sluggish performance, poor fuel economy, and unimpressive driver assistance tech.

33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC60 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the XC60 for its comfort, safety, and premium feel. Across the model years, it also earns strong marks for its stylish design and well-appointed cabin.

• Owners rate the Volvo XC60 between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth checking carefully on older examples, especially if you want a well-kept vehicle with a clean history and solid maintenance records.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo XC60?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control and steer assist
• Infotainment: a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg in combined driving, 24.7 mpg on our Southern California fuel-economy loop, and 21.7 mpg on the extended mountainous vehicle evaluation route

Which Volvo XC60 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Volvo XC60 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim starts the lineup and gives you the XC60’s clean Scandinavian design and premium cabin character.
• Plus: This trim adds more comfort and convenience equipment for shoppers who want a stronger value balance.
• Ultra: This is the best-value trim, pairing the XC60’s upscale cabin with the richest feature set and the sumptuously outfitted interior.
• Black Edition: This trim adds a darker visual treatment for shoppers who want a more distinctive appearance.

What Volvo XC60 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo XC60 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. They also sit close enough to the newest models to keep the XC60’s modern safety and comfort appeal intact.

What is the Volvo XC60's resale value?

Most XC60 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The biggest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are changing more slowly. That pattern gives you more room to find value in the used market, especially if you shop beyond the latest model year.

The 2025, 2016, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo XC60 safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2023: 10/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2018: 10/10

The 2026 Volvo XC60 includes Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist, along with intersection braking assist and forward-collision warning that can identify large animals, pedestrians, and cyclists.

For the safest used buy, the 2018 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo XC60 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −1.16% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,499. The Volvo XC60 offers a calm, upscale cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generates 247 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, the powertrain features a 48-volt mild-hybrid system with an integrated starter/generator and regenerative braking, and the official EPA rating is 26 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: A larger, high-resolution 11.2-inch touchscreen display debuts for 2026, Volvo Car UX powers the infotainment system, and the XC60 includes Google built-in with Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, and Google Play.
• Safety: The XC60 has an oncoming collision mitigation braking system, intersection braking assist, and Pilot Assist with adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist.
• Starting price: Prices range from $51,095 to $62,195, including the $1,395 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Volvo XC60 compare to the 2024 Audi Q5?

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.