Used Volvo XC90 for Sale nearAlbuquerque, NM

How much does the Volvo XC90 cost in today's market?

Used Volvo XC90 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Volvo XC90's current nationwide average price is $35,843, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $34,953 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 XC90 a good car?

Yes — the Volvo XC90 is a strong pick if you want a luxury three-row SUV with broad owner appeal and a polished character.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the XC90 for its spacious, luxurious interior, strong safety reputation, and smooth driving feel. Across the model years, the cabin quality and family-friendly practicality come through as recurring strengths, along with the sense that the XC90 delivers a premium experience without losing everyday usefulness.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on pricing, third-row space, and some tech and convenience details that can feel less polished than the rest of the SUV. For used shoppers, that means the XC90 is especially appealing if you value comfort, safety, and upscale design more than the last word in bargain pricing or maximum cargo flexibility.

35.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Volvo XC90 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the XC90’s comfort, safety, and upscale cabin as core strengths. The model’s reputation is built around a refined driving experience, strong family appeal, and a premium feel that carries across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Volvo XC90 between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on newer examples and verify maintenance history carefully, especially on higher-mileage vehicles.

What should I look for when buying a used Volvo XC90?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 84.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: City Safety, Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, blind-spot information system, intersection auto brake, and large animal detection.
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay connectivity with Google Built-In and a larger touchscreen infotainment system with sharper resolution.
• Fuel efficiency: The XC90 plug-in hybrid offers up to 33 miles of pure-electric range on a full charge, and the T8 also offers the best fuel economy, at an EPA-rated max of 27 mpg.

Which Volvo XC90 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Volvo XC90 offers these trims:

• Core: The entry trim starts with the B5 mild-hybrid powertrain, standard AWD, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and a seven-seat layout, making it the value-focused choice.
• Plus: This mid-level trim adds the Orrefors crystal shift knob and more premium interior material choices, and it suits buyers who want a richer cabin experience.
• Ultra: The top trim adds the head-up display and the 14-speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound system, with the optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system available for shoppers who want the most upscale setup.

What Volvo XC90 do most buyers choose?

The Volvo XC90 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often represent the sweet spot between newer features and broader used-market availability.

What is the Volvo XC90's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the XC90 lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Most model years are posting double-digit declines, so buyers have meaningful room to find value. The smallest drops are still notable, but they suggest the newest years are softening more gradually than the older ones.

The 2024, 2025, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Volvo XC90 safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 6/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2020: 10/10
• 2016: 9/10

The 2025 Volvo XC90 includes standard advanced driver-assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, blind-spot information system, intersection auto brake, and large animal detection.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Volvo XC90 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −9.72% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $45,162. The Volvo XC90 offers a refined, spacious cabin with a strong safety-first character that makes it especially appealing for family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Volvo continues to offer a choice of three powertrains in the XC90, all with standard AWD and an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the XC90 plug-in hybrid offers up to 33 miles of pure-electric range on a full charge.
• Tech: The infotainment system is larger and offers sharper resolution, with Google Built-In, Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a head-up display on the top-end Ultra trim.
• Safety: The standard advanced driver-assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid, lane-departure warning, blind-spot information system, intersection auto brake, and large animal detection.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the least-expensive version sits at $59,745 after destination.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.