Used Volvo XC60 for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $30,887, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,836 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only.

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 pick if you want a luxury SUV with a well-established reputation for comfort, safety, and premium design. 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 the model’s 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 show up in the form of sluggish performance, poor fuel economy, and unimpressive driver assistance tech on recent years. Even so, the XC60’s blend of comfort, quality, and safety makes it a compelling used luxury SUV.

36.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC60 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the XC60 for its comfort, premium cabin, and safety-first character. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong marks for smooth driving manners and a polished overall feel.

• 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 best managed by checking history carefully, especially on older examples where accident rates are higher and electronics can be a concern.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.4% — 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:

• Infotainment: 2026 Volvo Car UX with an 11.2-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, and Google Play.
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA rating is 26 mpg in combined driving, but on a sunny 88-degree day, the XC60 T5 returned 24.7 mpg on our Southern California fuel-economy loop. On the extended mountainous vehicle evaluation route, we saw 21.7 mpg.

Which Volvo XC60 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Volvo XC60 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim in the 2026 XC60 lineup, with the model’s clean Scandinavian design and premium cabin character.
• Plus: A step up in the 2026 XC60 lineup for shoppers who want more equipment while staying close to the core XC60 formula.
• Ultra: The best-value trim, since it keeps the XC60’s sumptuously outfitted cabin and adds the upscale feel that stands out most in this SUV.
• Black Edition: A style-focused trim with distinctive blacked-out details and a more dramatic 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 the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection and the easiest shopping experience. They also sit close to the newest model years, which helps keep features and pricing attractive.

What is the Volvo XC60's resale value?

Most XC60 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest years are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests recent XC60s are still holding closer to their prior pricing than older examples.

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

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 −1.07% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.33%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $42,463. The Volvo XC60 offers a calm, upscale cabin with a premium feel 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, flowing to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: A larger, high-resolution 11.2-inch touchscreen display debuts for 2026, 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.

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 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.