Used Volvo XC60 for Sale nearSan Rafael, 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 $31,137, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,888 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 crossover with a high owner rating and a long-running reputation for safety, comfort, and upscale design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.69/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC60 for its luxurious interior, comfortable ride, and stylish design. They also value its safety features 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 recent expert reviews are jerky acceleration and braking, tight rear-seat legroom, and pricing that can climb quickly on well-equipped versions.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC60 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the XC60’s comfort, safety, and refined driving experience. The model also earns praise for its upscale cabin, smooth ride, and strong everyday usability.

• 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 most worth watching on older, higher-mileage examples where electronics and engine-related concerns have come up in owner feedback.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.3% — 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: City Safety with steer assist, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, and blind spot monitoring
• Infotainment: a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• 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, giving you the model’s clean Scandinavian design and core luxury feel.
• Plus: A step up for shoppers who want more equipment while staying within the mainstream of the lineup.
• Ultra: The best-value trim, since it keeps the sumptuously outfitted cabin and adds the richer luxury touches that make the XC60 feel especially calm and pampered.
• Black Edition: A distinct appearance-focused trim for buyers who want a more dramatic look.

What Volvo XC60 do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and trim choices. They also usually sit close enough to current-model features to feel modern while still offering meaningful savings versus the newest examples.

What is the Volvo XC60's resale value?

Most XC60 model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle examples, while the newest model years are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests you can often find stronger value in recent used XC60s without paying the newest-model premium.

The 2025, 2024, and 2015 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

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

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.42% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,681. The Volvo XC60 offers a calm, upscale cabin with a polished Scandinavian character 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 Volvo Car UX provides access to Google built-in, 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 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.