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 $30,682, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,915. 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 used pick if you want a premium compact crossover with a safety-first identity and a refined cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.69/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC60 for its luxurious comfort, stylish design, and smooth driving experience. Many also highlight the high-quality interior and advanced technology, which help make it feel polished and easy to live with.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are jerky acceleration and braking, tight rear-seat legroom, and pricing that can climb quickly on better-equipped versions.

33.8% 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 upscale feel. Across the model years, the strongest feedback centers on a smooth ride, a high-quality interior, and a confident driving experience.

• Owners rate the Volvo XC60 between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully on older, higher-mileage examples, especially when you want the most dependable experience over time.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Pilot Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist, along with forward-collision warning, oncoming collision mitigation braking, and intersection braking assist.
• Infotainment: 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 starts the lineup and gives you the XC60’s core luxury-safety formula.
• Plus: This trim adds more equipment and is a sensible step up if you want extra comfort and convenience.
• Ultra: This is the best-value trim, pairing the XC60’s upscale cabin with the strongest mix of features.
• Black Edition: This trim adds a distinctive appearance package for shoppers who want a more dramatic look.

What Volvo XC60 do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and equipment levels. They also sit close enough to the current model to feel modern while still offering meaningful used-car savings.

What is the Volvo XC60's resale value?

The table shows broad year-over-year price declines across the XC60 lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Most model years are down by double digits, so you can often find meaningful savings compared with a year ago. The newest model years have the smallest drops, which suggests stronger value retention at the top of the range.

The 2025, 2023, 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 XC60 includes Pilot Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist, along with forward-collision warning, oncoming collision mitigation braking, and intersection braking assist.

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 −5.33% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.62%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,941. 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, 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, and intersection braking assist is also standard.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.